Pokémon GO's largest-ever real-world event, "GO Fest 2026: Tokyo," centered on Odaiba from May 29 to June 1, 2026. Tokyo Governor Koike made headlines by catching a Pokémon live during the press conference. Discover the world-first "City Exploration Ticket," event details, and what makes this 10th anniversary celebration truly historic.
Toho has acquired UK anime distributor Anime Limited and formed a strategic alliance with Germany's Plaion Pictures, establishing its European headquarters in London. With Europe's anime market projected to reach $9 billion by 2030, discover how Japan's biggest entertainment company plans to bring Godzilla, Jujutsu Kaisen, and more to audiences across the continent — and what this means for anime fans worldwide.
Nintendo Switch has reached 155.37 million units sold, overtaking the DS to become Nintendo's all-time best-selling console. We analyze the key factors behind its 8+ year success—hybrid design, powerful IPs, pandemic boost, and indie game ecosystem—along with its impact on Japan's gaming industry.
The Pokémon Company's licensing division has no sales targets. Decisions rest solely on whether an idea is "interesting," sometimes greenlit regardless of profitability. Discover how this brand-first philosophy, prioritizing 30-year longevity over short-term gains, built the world's highest-grossing media franchise, worth an estimated $90 billion.
Discover why Japanese game centers have shifted from fighting games and rhythm games to crane games (UFO Catchers). Explore the business reasons behind this transformation, including the 364 billion yen prize game market, changing customer demographics, and profitability differences that reshaped Japan's arcade industry.
Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa discusses the company's response to rising memory prices and Switch 2 pricing in a Kyoto Shimbun interview. While short-term profitability remains unaffected due to medium-to-long-term procurement strategies, he acknowledges the delicate balance between passing tariff costs to consumers and promoting new hardware adoption.
Sony Honda Mobility announced PS Remote Play for its AFEELA EV, the first car able to stream PS5 and PS4 games to its own displays. Here are the specs, the pricing, the network requirements, and how the project ended with the AFEELA 1's cancellation in March 2026.
A groundbreaking UK-Japan study reveals that playing Nintendo's Super Mario Bros. and Yoshi games can boost happiness and reduce burnout risk in young adults. Discover how the "childlike wonder" evoked by colorful visuals and cheerful music creates a mental reset that combats modern stress and exhaustion.