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Revenge of the snack-food heroes

This week, we play with our food at another game-themed restaurant: the Capcom Bar, or "CapBar," which features drinks and dishes based on Resident Evil, Ace Attorney and other familiar series...

Escape the urban jungle in your own private man cave

Anime and games get extra exposure in Japan’s supermarkets and convenience stores

Japan's massive comic convention isn't for the faint of heart, but we've got tips and observations to keep you sane while still enjoying the spectacle...

Japan's a strange place, but after nearly two years living in a country, the weird becomes commonplace. So here's a question: if you could spend 24 hours in Japan, what would you do?

Japan’s “maid café” frenzy may have largely died down, but the cafes themselves are still very much alive. What can a visitor expect to encounter? Let’s find out…

A last-ditch effort to save Japan’s game centers?

Learning how to do things the Japanese way

Bad intel, mission failure, and an ambush in Akihabara