Matt Alt

Matt Alt

@Matt_Alt Tokyo
Co-founder of AltJapan Co., Ltd. We produce English versions of Japanese videogames, manga, & other fun stuff. Co-author of Yokai Attack! & Ninja Attack!
http://www.altjapan.com
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"Bikkuriman," huge '80s sticker-trading-card hit that's kinda like Japan's answer to Garbage Pail Kids, is back!
 
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In-game achievements displace real-life status symbols in Japanese online gaming @ (via @)
 
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@ @ @ It's equally scary that the Economist is running the rant without actually confirming any of it.
 
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for an animal that sleeps 20 hours a day they sure pick the best 4 hours to be awake
 
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@ Keep the recommendations coming! I'd love to do another and more comprehensive article; this one was just a round-up.
 
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Hard to believe, I know. Thanks for the RT. @ There's a non-smoking bar in Shimbash!?
 
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More TV news: digitally remastered edition of legendary Gainax anime "Nadia" to start airing on NHK's ETV, starting April 7... at 5:55 am!?
 
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Ooh, good "Historia" airing tonite on NHK: the original "bishonen!" Yoshitsune at the Battle of Dan-no-Ura!
 
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Japan's sound trucks are getting weirder every day.
 
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@ @ Literally could not hear myself think last time I was seated outside of Dry-Dock. It's a little better indoors.
 
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My picks for Tokyo's best no-smoking bars.
 
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Last year's Tokyo Eye, where I build a robot with Maywa Denki, is up!
 
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Looks like Gundam has returned to Odaiba early:
 
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As if we needed any more proof about how creepy the rest of the world finds Japanese idol singers...
 
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There is no surer sign of an overpriced eBay auction starting price than the keyword "RARE" in the title.
 
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"The only customers who ever buy whale are old people 'who have nostalgic longing for it.' Young people never buy it."
 
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@ Do you think that a totally anonymous, anarchic forum like 2ch will ever really disappear? It's like Japan's collective id.
 
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@ Were Mixi and Gree and 2ch actual substitutes I'd agree, but they are completely different beasts from FB.
 
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hawken king
Japanese high-tech arse recognition system