The mahjong craze has been also been fuelled by a belief that playing can make one smarter. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Japan has produced some incredible zombie games, including spin-offs like Yakuza: Dead Souls. Kuon offers an atmospheric, terrifying experience set in Japan's feudal past with spooky spirits and ...

Earlier this year, Nintendo Co. was under growing pressure. It had been eight long years since the release of the original Switch, and its profit was tumbling more than 40%. When the Switch 2 finally ...

Sengoku Dynasty offers a calm, village-building experience in Feudal Japan, focusing on survival and progress. Rise of the Ronin presents a detailed, interactive setting with moral decisions and ...

Umihara Kawase (1994) was a unique 2D platformer with grappling hook mechanics, staying exclusive to Japan. Torneko's Great Adventure (1993) marked the start of the Mystery Dungeon series but was ...

Nintendo has made it difficult for its games to be featured at a speedrunning event in Japan. One of Japan’s biggest speedrunning events, RTA in Japan Summer 2025, is set to go live without a single ...