In this NHK documentary, the history of video games is told as the story of a new kind of empire: the rise of software.
Nintendo's game console 'Nintendo Switch 2' will become 10,000 yen more expensive from May 25th.
The video explores the colorful and immersive food experience at Japan’s Super Nintendo World, highlighting how the park combines Nintendo nostalgia with Japan’s high culinary standards. (More Best Ever Food Review Show)
The Nikkei Stock Average reversed early gains and closed 295.77 points, or 0.4%, lower at 62,417.88 on May 11 after surging more than 1,600 points earlier in the day, as selling spread across AI-related and semiconductor shares despite record highs in the U.S. Nasdaq and Philadelphia Semiconductor Index, while concerns over Middle East tensions and U.S. interest rate policy weighed on investor sentiment.
Nintendo said its consolidated results for the April–December 2025 period showed sales of 1.9058 trillion yen, nearly double the level of a year earlier, as sales of its new home video game console, the Nintendo Switch 2, which went on sale in June 2025, remained strong.
Nintendo has raised its forecast for the upcoming fiscal year ending in March 2026, projecting revenue to exceed 2 trillion yen for the first time.
News no longer ends at the headline. It begins there. A story in Tokyo might start in a newspaper, but before the day is over, it is being reshared on Instagram, dissected in comments and reimagined in memes.
The Cultural Affairs Agency has, for the first time, surveyed how the spread of social media is affecting the Japanese language in its annual survey on public opinion regarding the national language, revealing that nearly 90 percent of respondents believe there is some impact.
In this segment of Mōsate Wakaran—a series that revisits questions and lingering uncertainties from viewers of Mōsate and Mōsate Premium—we take a closer look at the recent meteoric rise of AI stocks.
The video game industry is undergoing a major transformation, moving beyond its traditional image as a pastime for children and enthusiasts to become a vast, multifaceted entertainment business. The global gaming market was estimated at 33 trillion yen in 2023, highlighting its explosive growth.
A Saudi Arabia-backed startup has acquired the Pokémon GO game business, underscoring growing global interest in Japan-origin intellectual property (IP) and its international expansion prospects.
Fraudulent listings posing as sales of the highly popular Nintendo Switch 2 are spreading across flea market sites. Although these posts appear to be selling the Switch 2 console, the description often notes that it is simply a "photo of the Japan-only model." Priced at 53,500 yen, these listings may only deliver the photograph instead of the actual console.
The Nintendo Switch 2 was released on June 5th, drawing large crowds and reigniting concerns over scalping, as demand far outstripped supply and resale prices soared to more than double the retail value.
A pirate-themed game titled "Pirates Anime Quest" has stirred controversy after it appeared on Nintendo’s online store, with users pointing out its uncanny resemblance to characters from the wildly popular anime series One Piece.
Nintendo has announced that it expects a significant boost in revenue for the fiscal year ending March 2026, projecting a 63.1% increase from the previous year to reach 1.9 trillion yen. The strong outlook is driven by the launch of the company’s new home gaming console, the Nintendo Switch 2, set for release in June.
Japan has always played a key part in the gaming industry, thanks to major companies like Sony, Nintendo, and Sega. From early home consoles to advanced systems, these Japanese brands have pushed the industry forward with new technologies and unforgettable games.
Japan’s Nikkei Stock Average plunged by 2,644 yen in a single day, marking the third-largest one-day drop in its history. The sharp downturn, driven by intensifying trade tensions between the United States and China, has been widely labeled the "Trump Shock" by investors and analysts.
Nintendo has announced that its next-generation console, the Nintendo Switch 2, will be released on June 5th, featuring a larger screen, 4K TV output, a built-in game chat function, and new controller capabilities.
In today's video, we cover the Bandai HET - The lost Super Nintendo laptop that has not been seen in years. (Lady Decade)
In today's video, we look back at the history of the Sega Megadrive / Sega Genesis and how this hardware failed in Japan compared to the Super Nintendo/ Super Famicom and PC Engine. (Lady Decade)
A new theme park spearheaded by Takashi Morioka, known for his role in revitalizing Universal Studios Japan (USJ), is set to open in Okinawa this July.
Yoshi’s Adventure ride is an omnimover attraction in Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan. It's a fun attraction that takes you around the Mushroom Kingdom searching for Captain Toad. (Hi Japan)
Universal Studios Japan (USJ) has announced that the new 'Donkey Kong Country' area will open on December 11th, expanding the 'Super Nintendo World' by 1.7 times.
Nintendo unveiled its 'Nintendo Museum,' which will open in Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture, on the 2nd of October, to members of the media. The museum, created by renovating a factory that previously produced Nintendo’s original playing cards (Hanafuda), showcases various historical game consoles and software, starting with the Family Computer.
The third Godzilla official shop in Japan has opened in Daimaru Umeda, Osaka, specializing in merchandise from the popular tokusatsu series.