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Japanese man breaks own world record for Super Mario 64 blindfolded speed run
The following video is an example of a speed run, which is an open competition to complete a game as fast as possible. In the case, the game is classic speed run fodder Super Mario 64, but Gorou…
Studio Ghibli releases last set of wallpapers to download and use as backgrounds for video calls
Final set of free backgrounds feature four films from the acclaimed Japanese animation studio. During this time of staying indoors, they’ve come through with free anime, manga and backgrounds fo…
Studio Ghibli releases new set of free wallpapers to download and use as backgrounds for video calls
Now you can spirit yourself away to the world of Kiki’s Delivery Service and My Neighbour Totoro. Thankfully, more and more wallpapers are being made available every day, giving people a wider r…
Japan more likely to completely end virus emergency Monday
The Tokyo metropolitan government reported three new cases in the capital on Friday, the lowest since Abe first declared a monthlong state of emergency for urban areas on April 7. But amid a dow…
Novelist Haruki Murakami cheers up people in "stay home" radio amid virus
"I would like to help a little to blow away some coronavirus-related blues by using the power of music," Murakami said at the start of the program. Murakami serves as a disc jocke…
How to Apply for Self-Employed/Freelancer Subsidies in Japan
You can read our article on how to receive your 100,000 yen check available to every resident in Japan; however, this article explains how to receive up to 1 million yen for those who are self…
FOCUS: Sumo world floored by axed feature, wrestler's death
Around a week before his death, the Japan Sumo Association announced the cancellation of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament following the government's extension of its nationwide state of emergenc…
8 Great Anime Series For People Who Don’t Like Anime
Screenshot : Madhouse ( Kotaku )A lot of people love anime... this article isn’t for them. So while we are all stuck inside, here are some anime series that you can (maybe, hopefully) binge…
Japanese violinist covers Super NES soundtracks AND sound effects in amazing videos【Videos】
Beautiful selections from Super Mario World, The Legend of Zelda, and more stir the heart and the nostalgia too. In particular, there’s a distinct quality to how the system’s sound chip could re…