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[ad_1] The Yakuza gangster series has long been seen as a Japanese version of Grand Theft Auto but Masayoshi Yokoyama, one of the main designers of the hugely successful games, dismisses any such comparison."From the start, we decided not to have a game where you can hit people yourself. All fights start with a provocation from the opponent," says Yokoyama, 47, ahead of the release of the latest installment on […]

[ad_1] A new generation of J-pop artists introduced themselves to the world last year. In 2024, they’re heading out to meet fans in person.Duo Yoasobi’s breakthrough hit, “Idol,” coupled with global streaming success for a variety of other Japanese acts revealed fresh opportunities for the nation’s pop industry. Often an afterthought in the 2010s, overseas interest in Japanese music ballooned last year, with music sales companies such as Luminate highlighting […]

[ad_1] A new generation of J-pop artists introduced themselves to the world last year. In 2024, they’re heading out to meet fans in person.Duo Yoasobi’s breakthrough hit, “Idol,” coupled with global streaming success for a variety of other Japanese acts revealed fresh opportunities for the nation’s pop industry. Often an afterthought in the 2010s, overseas interest in Japanese music ballooned last year, with music sales companies such as Luminate highlighting […]