From the man-eating Yamata no Orochi to slithering gods, snakes have been a part of Japan ... Susanoo’s use of sake to mollify Yamata no Orochi before slaying it as paralleling the Hittite myth ...

The urban legends anime mentioned here have successfully mined Japan’s rich heritage of ghost stories, paranormal mysteries, and demonic folklore to craft memorable series. Their riveting and ...

The sequel to the god-powered Smite has been in development behind closed doors for quite some time, but Titan Forge Games is ready to open those doors to the masses. Smite 2 has started a free-to ...

Smite 2, sequel to the popular MOBA from Hi-Rez Studios, is now free-to-play for all PS5 users as it transitions from closed alpha to open beta. The game sees teams of players duking it out to win ...

Black Myth Wukong was a phenomenon. The UE5-powered action epic sold millions of copies when it launched earlier this year, impressing with its fast gameplay and sophisticated visuals. However ...

Japan is staring down a demographic cliff. The population has shrunk for 15 straight years, with births hitting a record low of 730,000 last year and deaths a record high of 1.58 million.

Ginzan Onsen, a popular Japanese hot spring town known for its scenic snowy views, has begun limiting entry to day trippers during winter peak season, becoming another destination to tackle ...

The long, strange saga of why Black Myth: Wukong is still not on Xbox, now four months after its release, continues with a new update this week. Once again, it seems to put Wukong developer Game ...

PS5 version of Black Myth: Wukong doesn't reach 60 fps despite PS5 Pro patch. Quality Mode trades high resolution for improved graphics settings. PS5 Pro feature PSSR enables outputs at higher ...

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Izumo-class multi-functional destroyer JS Kaga (DDH-184) viewed during sea-trials off the coast of Southern California, Nov. 6, 2024. Credit: U.S. Marine ...

This month, Japan’s international tourism industry will close out a remarkable, record-breaking year. “All the (tourism) indicators are set to rise: contribution to the Japanese economy ...