The author of the Dragon Quest V novelization is filing a law suit after claims of the recent Square Enix movie using her character’s name without permission.
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Christian Dakin is an editor, designer, and video game director currently based out of Tokyo, Japan. Originally from a small town in Georgia, he studied in Japan for a year in college before returning again for work. Christian enjoys studying Japanese and the outdoors. In his off time, he is most likely to be found adventuring to a castle, belting it out in karaoke with friends, or in a gym somewhere.
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Online Crane Game Company Toreba Faces a Law Suit for Rigging Games
The online crane game company Toreba has admitted to employees tampering with games. The company is facing a law suit from victims.
November 25, 2020
Japan’s Go-To Travel Campaign Suspended Due to Rising Corona Numbers
Japan has suspended the Go-To travel campaign for the cities of Sapporo and Osaka due to a recent rise in Corona infections. The campaign will remain in effect for the rest of Japan.
November 25, 2020
This Week in Japan #33 (November 20th)
This week in Japan, Prime Minister Suga looks to establish a new digital reform section, Princess Mako struggles to get married, Capcom gets hacked, and more big news stories!
November 21, 2020
The Endless Library – Kadokawa Culture Museum
The Kadokawa Museum is a fascinating blend of design, literature, and art. The facility boasts a dazzling light show and over 50,000 books
November 16, 2020
This Week in Japan #32 (November 13th)
This week in Japan, the Crown Prince is officially named as the successor to the throne, SEGA looks to sell a majority of its company, a mayor with the name Biden is soaking up the limelight, and more big news stories!
November 15, 2020
Nintendo Sales Boom while Sega Falls on Hard Times
Sega prepares to sell off nearly all of their arcades in Japan, citing huge losses due to lack of customers and the Corona virus.
November 11, 2020
Crown Prince Akishino Becomes the Official Successor to the Throne
The brother to Emperor Naruhito, Prince Akishino, was officially announced as the successor to the throne along with his wife, Princess Kiko.
November 10, 2020
Japan Searches the Country for Its Own “Joe Biden”
Amongst the buzz of the American election results, Japan has searched for locations and people with the same name as the Joe Biden.
November 9, 2020
This Week In Japan #31 (November 6th, 2020)
This week in Japan, Osaka`s election results interrupt a popular anime broadcast, sales of ramen noodle packs continue to increase, a champion boxer catches Corona, and more big news stories!
November 7, 2020