mobile games

Giant Pokémon Go video display at Shinjuku Station brings our reporter to tears

A moving moment…for more reasons than one. 

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The dream of playing smartphone games on packed Tokyo commuter trains comes true thanks to Thanko

Hands-free-holder lets gamers keep gaming even when space is at a premium.

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Anime girls are waiting for you to tell them about your real-life poo for new game’s microtransactions

Unkore gives “shit game” a whole new meaning.

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The top 10 mobile games that Japanese people spent the most money on in 2018

You won’t believe how much money these games are making.

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Japanese students’ eyesight the worst in recent years, smartphones and mobile games are blamed

A potential heavy price to pay for convenience and entertainment?

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Japan finally holds an eSports event for mobile app games: Champions of Fire Japan

Who will dominate Disney’s Tsum Tsum Land? Which YouTuber’s BanG Dreams will come true? Find out at the app game eSports tournament this August!

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Mobile release of Pokémon Quest celebrated with “Real Pokémon Quest” events and Twitter campaign

The Pokémon Company is all about celebrating their releases!

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6 reasons why Pokémon GO might make a comeback, according to P.K. Sanjun

Our Japanese-language reporter thinks the worldwide phenomenon could rise to popularity again soon.

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Japanese smartphone users rank the 10 mobile phone games they play the most

The results come from a mobile survey, in which they also shared how much money they spend on in-game purchases.

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Nintendo announces its next mobile app release: Mario Kart Tour!

The beloved kart racing game will soon be playable even without a Nintendo console.
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Apple still lets video game developers keep their loot box odds a secret in Japan

Recent rule that companies must disclose probabilities not yet added to Japanese App Store, perhaps due to cultural differences.

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McDonald’s unveils upcoming collaboration with Japanese mobile game Granblue Fantasy

Fans are speculating about the campaign offers and freebies they’ll receive during the new burger campaign.

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Pokémon GO now doctor-approved thanks to Tokyo University study

Results of first scientific study into Pokémon GO‘s health benefits reveal game lowers stress levels.

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Man splurges wife’s inheritance from her mother on mobile games

With US$108,000 gone, his wife is now wondering if she should file for divorce.

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Super Mario Run teaser, gameplay videos released, official launch date announced

Super Mario Run will be Mario’s first adventure into the mobile gaming world.

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Slice into a traditional sweet range with some of Japan’s most famous swords

The beautifully designed metal replicas are modelled on real-life weapons that come with amazing historical stories

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Japanese YouTuber travels the world to become Pokémon Go master

The kabuki-faced YouTuber shares the moment he caught his final Pokémon in London.

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Japanese gamer shares images of most realistic Pokémon Go gym battle ever

Okinawan seaside becomes the perfect setting for this Lapras vs Gyarados showdown.

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Japanese Idolmaster anime girls take over Shinjuku Station in Tokyo

Shinjuku Station has been transformed for a limited time with anime girls on pylons and stages and huge animated digital LED displays!

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Is Pokémon Go helping prevent deaths at one of Japan’s most notorious suicide spots?

The intriguing story is making news around the country.

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