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Japan’s First Esports Hotel Set to Open in Osaka in Spring 2020


Posted on  September 19, 2019

Perfect for those who want to game after they sightsee… or just game instead of sightsee. Preparing for a trip overseas can be stressful. Just finding lodging that is both convenient and won’t break the bank can be a long and frustrating process. This task gets even more challenging when you’re picky about certain amenities. For example, if you want …

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Japan Station 22: Discovering Buddhist Sculptures w. Michael VanHartingsveldt


Posted on  September 15, 2019

On This Episode On this episode of the Japan Station podcast we’re digging deep into the world of Japanese Buddhist statues and iconography. About Michael VanHartingsveldt Michael VanHartingsveldt is an expert on Buddhist art and iconography. In 2016, Michael obtained a Master’s degree in East Asian Art Business through a joint program offered by the Sotheby’s Institute of Art and …

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The Troubles of Being a YouTuber: A Chat w. Gaijin Goombah | Japan Station 15


Posted on  June 12, 2019

Gaijin Goombah is the guest today on this episode of the Japan Station podcast. Gaijin Goombah is a YouTuber who has made a successful career out of teaching people about the real world culture and history that is present in many of today’s most popular video games and anime. Gaijin Goombah’s interest in Japan is one that goes quite far …

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Shirtless J-Drummer Pulls Off Incredible Super Mario Bros. Cover Medley [Video]


Posted on  April 5, 2019

Who knew you could play Mario with drums? The soundtracks from the 8-bit Super Mario Bros. games contain within them some of the most iconic and instantly-recognizable video game songs ever. As such, countless people have produced all kinds of covers of these songs, so of course, it takes quite a bit to produce a cover that manages to stand out from …

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Japanese Drummer Does Amazing Medley Of Covers Of Every Street Fighter II Song (Video)


Posted on  July 6, 2017

This guy gives Nyango Star a run for his money The masked Japanese YouTuber/drummer dainashi has released an epic and absolutely amazing video in which he shows off his impressive drumming skills by covering the entire soundtrack of that classic fighting game Street Fighter II. Although he may look like some sort of bizarre scrawny lucha libre wrestler, dainashi is …

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Denpagumi.inc: Nothing But Otaku In This Idol Group [Videos]


Posted on  December 13, 2016

All about the Japanese idol group Denpagumi.inc. With so many idol groups it can be quite difficult to actually get noticed and catch people’s interest. Because of this groups tend to adopt all kinds of interesting and sometimes strange backstories and gimmicks. In the case of the idol group Denpagumi.inc (でんぱ組.inc) they have chosen to market themselves as the otaku …

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