The Kotoba Interactive journal.

Editorial features on the cultures, history and languages of Asia. Filter by culture, by topic, or search for what inspires you.

All culturesChinoisJaponaisCoréen

All topicsScreens & stories41At the table31Everyday life33Belief & thought28Craft & mastery26Work & money23Festivals & rites21Music & stage17History & power18Beauty & style11Language & script9School & youth5Discover

#japanese-video-games

2 articles Reset

Japan

Pop Culture8 min

Walking sims and auteur games: what Kojima made of them

From the mocking nickname given to Dear Esther to the strand game of Death Stranding: the history of the walking simulator, the auteur game and walking as a mechanic.

August 6, 2026Read

Japan

Arts14 min

Pokémon: The Story of Japan's Greatest Pop Phenomenon

From Satoshi Tajiri's insect-hunting childhood to a planetary empire: the Pokémon saga, the highest-grossing franchise ever and icon of Japanese culture.

February 27, 2026Read