Sephiroth's cutscene with Jenova in Final Fantasy 7 was so scary it terrified one of the producers: "I felt like I was going to have a heart attack"

On X/Twitter, some Japanese developers shared the weirdest they've encountered while making games. Among the stories shared ...
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Flexible front cover tested for glass-free CIGS devices

Researchers in Japan have developed an effective encapsulation with a PET front cover for copper indium gallium diselenide mini-modules. The lab devices withstood damp heat tests, retaining ...
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Development of an AI device using ion gel and graphene that dramatically streamlines machine learning computations

A joint research team from NIMS, Tokyo University of Science, and Kobe University has developed a new artificial intelligence ...
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Filmmaker Takashi Miike Says People in Japan Thought Texas Was 'Dangerous' Because of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

Miike said he saw the slasher flick for the first time when he was just 15 years old in the documentary 'Chain Reactions' Dark Sky Films The Texas Chain Saw Massacre had a strong impression worldwide.
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Takashi Nagaoka

Takashi Nagaoka was appointed as Director of the International Monetary Fund’s Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (OAP) on August 20, 2025. Mr. Nagaoka has a long and distinguished career in the ...
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Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow

Explore the world of Japanese artist Takashi Murakami. Explore the world of Japanese artist Takashi Murakami and his new Cleveland Museum of Art exhibit: Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a ...
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‘Sham’ Review: Takashi Miike’s Latest Is A Stylish But Frustrating Courtroom Drama [Fantasia 2025]

Japanese director and all-around genre icon Takashi Miike is known for his epic output that runs the gamut of disturbing horror like Audition and silly yet entertaining video game adaptations like Ace ...
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Style News: Takashi Murakami’s second Casetify collab, in-store pilates at Lululemon’s experiential store

The world cannot get enough of Takashi Murakami and, it seems, neither can Casetify. In its second collaboration with the Japanese artist, global tech accessories brand Casetify spotlights two ...
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‘Sham’ Review: Takashi Miike’s Real-Life Courtroom Thriller Ends Up Shedding Its Complexities

The prolific Japanese filmmaker takes a 'Rashomon' approach to a real abuse case — with mixed results. The film is based on a real 2003 court case — and a subsequent book by journalist Masumi Fukuda — ...
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Sonic's Takashi Iizuka dunks on Mario Kart World as Sonic Racing: Crossworlds unveils Hatsune Miku, Persona 5, and Minecraft Steve

No sign of SpongeBob yet though. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Sega has revealed a new trailer for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds at ...
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The colorful world of Takashi Murakami comes to Cleveland Museum of Art

Renowned Japanese artist Takashi Murakami stands in the atrium at the Cleveland Museum of Art on May 13, 2025, ahead of the opening of his exhibition, "Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow." Bright pinks ...