General Gaming
Famitsu Publishes Japan Physical Game Software Sales Data
Famitsu has released its estimated physical game software sales data for Japan covering the week of September 21, 2026, through September 27, 2027.
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Nintendo
Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass Coming to Switch 2 on Game-Key Card in Japan
The Pokémon Company confirmed a new packaged release of Pokémon Pokopia with the Expansion Pass arriving in Japan on October 29, 2026, on a single Game-Key Card alongside future DLC.
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Game Releases and Announcements
Dandy's World expands to Japan with InfoLens merchandise deal
BlushCrunch Studio has licensed Dandy's World merchandise rights to InfoLens for the Japanese market. The horror survival game, which has 7 billion lifetime plays on Roblox, will see plush dolls, gacha machine products, and digital merchandise through the
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PlayStation
Sony Limits PS5 Pro Sales in Japan to Players with 60+ Hours Gameplay
Sony is restricting PS5 Pro purchases in Japan to registered PSN users who have played at least 60 hours of PS5 or PS4 games over the past two years, a measure designed to prevent scalpers from acquiring the ¥137,980 console.
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Game Releases and Announcements
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave debuts with 127,131 first-week sales in Japan
The new Fire Emblem title launched on Switch 2 this week and immediately claimed the top spot in Japanese software charts, while Switch 2 hardware sales climbed to 34,341 units.
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Deals and Free Games
Lawson launches AI-generated food line with pickle lemon tarts and yogurt bread
The Japanese convenience store chain is rolling out three experimental products conceived by generative AI, starting September 29 at limited locations in the Kanto and Koushinetsu regions.
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Xbox
Forza Horizon 6 players in Japan report wave of bans for anime-decorated cars
Multiple itasha creators in Japan say they've been banned from Forza Horizon 6, citing what players describe as a new wave of mass reporting targeting anime-decorated vehicles.
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Esports
Asian Games 2026 Marred by Accommodation and Transport Chaos as Athletes Arrive in Japan
Athletes from India, China and South Korea report hours-long waits, inadequate rooms and lengthy journeys to venues ahead of the Aichi-Nagoya Games opening ceremony. The host delegation itself has also faced accommodation problems, forcing organisers to
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Game Releases and Announcements
All Nippon Airways Launches Pokemon-Themed Jet for Franchise's 30th Anniversary
ANA's Green Pokemon Jet features character wraps, themed cabin amenities, and Pokemon in-flight entertainment on routes across Japan.
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Gaming Industry and Business
Background and prop artists face declining demand as generative AI reshapes Japanese game development
A new analysis identifies roles most vulnerable to AI automation in Japan's gaming industry, with entry-level positions bearing the brunt of disruption.
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Game Releases and Announcements
BitSummit returns as Japan's premier indie game conference
BitSummit is back as Japan's leading showcase for independent game developers, offering networking, talks, and exposure for the global indie community.
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General Gaming
Famitsu Sales Chart: August 31 to September 6, 2026
Famitsu has released its estimated physical game software sales data for Japan covering the week of August 31, 2026, to September 6, 2026.
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