Magic: The Gathering has always brought together fantasy worlds, distinctive visual styles, and artists from different creative backgrounds. But among its countless cards, there is a small and particularly fascinating group that deserves special attention from collectors: Japanese Exclusive Planeswalkers…
A journey through five eras of Japanese history, gritty street fights, jazz-inspired music, and a story about finding a place to belong. STRANGER THAN HEAVEN, the upcoming game from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, is shaping up to be one of…
Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Yōtei draw on different aspects of Japanese history and folklore. Discover how Jin Sakai and Atsu become legends, from Shinto-inspired imagery and samurai storytelling to the onryō and Ainu cultural influences.
In Japanese folklore, a ghost is not always a creature to be feared. Sometimes it is the embodiment of an injustice that has never been resolved, a memory that refuses to disappear, or a warning about the consequences of human…
Few video games make the landscape feel as alive as Ghost of Tsushima. A fox disappears into the forest, the wind sweeps across a field of pampas grass, and a solitary shrine stands above the sea, reached only by a…
Japan has a unique relationship with Magic: The Gathering. For more than two decades, Wizards of the Coast has released Japanese-language cards, Japan-exclusive promos, alternate-art treatments, collaborations with Japanese artists, and cards inspired by Japanese mythology, manga and popular culture.…
Japanese video game series have shaped almost every major genre we play today. From role-playing games and survival horror to action titles and experimental open worlds, Japanese studios have spent decades creating ideas that were later adopted by developers around…
You find an old Japanese Pokémon card in a binder, spot a Special Art Rare in a booster pack, or see a Japanese Charizard online for a fraction of the price of the English version. The obvious question is: How…
If you collect Pokémon cards, sooner or later you will encounter the same artwork in both Japanese and English—and wonder which version you should buy. Are Japanese Pokémon cards better quality? Are they rarer? Are English cards worth more? Do…
If you have ever looked at a Japanese Pokémon card and wondered what AR, SAR, SR, UR or MUR means, you are not alone. If you’re completely new to cards from Japan, read our complete guide to Japanese Pokèmon Cards…
