A lot of times, the simulated situations of a video game are a lot more enjoyable than they would be in real life. For example, a Street Fighter or King of Fighters session is a pretty fun way to kill an hour, but it’d be considerably less entertaining to, in reality, spend 60 minutes brawling with a string of 10 or 20 dudes, one after another.
But what about music and rhythm games? Sure, dropping a few hundred yen into Konami’s DJ simulator Beatmania is cheaper than cover charge at a club, and arcade staff members are much less likely to give you an attitude than a front door bouncer, but the digital version doesn’t give you the same chance to form a connection with potential romantic partners, does it?
Actually, sometimes it does, as seen in this newlywed couple’s Beatmania wedding cake.
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Dom Dom Burger releasing Power-Ranger-themed Super Sentai Burger
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Entry to Tokyo’s Pokémon theme park zone has physical fitness requirement, will cost a lot
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods, drinkware and candles for the 2025 holiday season
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Japanese government considering tripling departure taxes to combat overtourism
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Studio Ghibli unveils new fluffy purses from films like My Neighbour Totoro and Spirited Away
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Amazon Japan’s lowest-rated toy train is the perfect gift for kids who like to be confused
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys to brighten your days
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Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Tokyo bento boxed lunch shop charges different prices depending on how heavy your laptop is
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Totoro fountain figurine recreates the sights and sounds of one of anime’s most memorable scenes
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas Frappuccino and holiday drinks for 2025
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Ghibli Museum clock is now yours to take home with you
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Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
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We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
Many foreign tourists not picking up, paying for their orders at 100-year-old Tokyo sweets shop
10 great autumn Japan travel spots for fall colors and retro atmosphere【Survey】
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Ministop becomes Megastop in our minds by increasing certain food volumes by up to 50 percent
Eight Ways You Really, Really Shouldn’t Use a Japanese Toilet
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We zapped up some tasty hot sandwiches in the microwave with 3COINS’ new gadget from Japan
Shikadamari: The Nara deer summer gathering phenomenon that baffles visitors every year
What would convince Japanese people to live in a home where there’d been a death or “accident?”
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