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Plus Alpha: When Japanese snacks and pop culture collide, part 2
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Revenge of the snack-food heroes
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Plus Alpha: Strawberry brains at Shinjuku's Capcom Bar
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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...
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Plus Alpha: Lets Mangakissa!
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Escape the urban jungle in your own private man cave
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Plus Alpha: When Japanese snacks and pop culture collide
By JarikSikat published
Anime and games get extra exposure in Japan’s supermarkets and convenience stores
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Plus Alpha: Comiket 81
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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...
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Plus Alpha: 24 hours in Japan
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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?
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Plus Alpha: Dreams come true
By JarikSikat published
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…
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Plus Alpha: Silver medalists
By JarikSikat published
A last-ditch effort to save Japan’s game centers?
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Plus Alpha: Playing by the rules
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Learning how to do things the Japanese way
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Plus Alpha: Call of Duty: The Caf
By JarikSikat published
Bad intel, mission failure, and an ambush in Akihabara
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Plus Alpha: Zen and the Art of (Affordable) Gaming
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Walking the path of low-cost gaming in high-cost Japan
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Plus Alpha: Feel it in the one drop
By JarikSikat published
Medal games and the changing landscape of Japanese game centers