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Host clubs are no secret in Japan. Interested parties will find the streets of Kabuki-cho in Shinjuku (Tokyo, Japan) swarming with sharply dressed young gentlemen bombarding women of all ages in hopes of luring them back to their love nest that is one of their host clubs. Last Escort is… Continue Reading »

The Torne, which is one of the most practical PS3 peripherals, is headed to Japan in March, 2010. Heard of it? No? It’s a shame, as it’s pretty much a tiny unit that attaches to your PS3 and TV and turns it into a DVR. The price isn’t too outrageous… Continue Reading »

Valentines Day is a day of love and affection in many places around the world. However, the holiday isn’t handled the same way in Japan as it is in the United States and many other countries. Instead, it’s part of a two-part celebration where women show their affection on one… Continue Reading »

Things are looking good for Capcom’s Ōkamiden: Chiisaki Taiyou. Sure, the Japanese DS sequel to Ōkami still only has a vague 2010 release date. But now, Siliconera has discovered that the name Ōkamiden has been trademarked in Europe. It looks like Capcom wants everyone to know the cuteness that is… Continue Reading »

Since Important Importables reviewed Final Fantasy Vocal Collections Vol. 1: Pray last week, it seems only appropriate that this week Final Fantasy Vocal Collections Vol. 2: Love Will Grow takes center stage. Once again, it is a compilation of instrumentals from Final Fantasy I-VI, only with new adaptations and vocals… Continue Reading »

There’s good news for fans of otome games, dating sims for girls, that don’t speak Japanese. A group of devoted Tokimeki Memorial Girl’s Side: 1st Love Plus fans are working on an English, fan translation of the DS game. Since it seems like Konami will never release the Tokimeki Memorial… Continue Reading »

Usually, if you want an import video game controller or peripheral, you head to a specialty store either online or near you. If you’re looking for a Classic Controller Pro though, that isn’t necessary. Amazon is now carrying both the black and white Japanese Classic Controller Pros for the Wii.… Continue Reading »

A new addition to the Pokemon family of games is looming on the horizon. No, I’m not talking about the forthcoming, worldwide release of Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver. And this isn’t about Pokemon Ranger: Path of Light, which’ll be out in Japan in March, 2010. There’s a whole new entry… Continue Reading »

There have been a number of Final Fantasy compilation albums, featuring music from multiple entries in the series on one album. One such album is Final Fantasy Vocal Collections Vol. 1: Pray, which takes established tracks from Final Fantasy I – VI, offers a new arrangement, has a number of… Continue Reading »

Japanese PSP owners, or people with Japanese PlayStation Store accounts, can get X-Radar Portable, a really neat, free program, courtesy of Sony. As you can probably tell from the radar part of its name, it allows you to see where you are on maps with the help of PetaMap. It’s… Continue Reading »