Culture

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In an era when streaming gives you everything for $10 a month, why are young people buying records? A view from Tokyo's used-vinyl shops.

In a market dominated by digital games, why are TRPGs and board games slowly rising in Japan? Streaming, cafes, and homegrown systems explain it.

From the Famicom to the Saturn, retro gaming has never been hotter. Soaring prices, mini consoles, and a streaming-fueled culture explain why.

Why does the overseas love for Tatsuro Yamashita and Mariya Takeuchi keep growing in 2026? Recommendations, sampling, and vinyl explain it.