Japan

Art from the cover of the Sword World 2.5 boxed set, a manga illustrations of adventurers on the attack.

tabletop

Sword World may no longer be revolutionary, but Japan’s dominant fantasy RPG is still more than a historical curiosity

Down the tabbit hole.

Caelyn Ellis Mar 24, 2026

culture

Solving secret puzzles at the Japanese mystery school

Alanna Yeo talks nazo, design cultures, and her unique ARG-style experience at Nazogaku.

Thomas Manuel Nov 10, 2025

A wooden table scattered with Ojisama TCG cards featuring old men in different colors. Japanese text overlays.

culture

Ojisan TCG is the pinnacle of card games

Cardboard never should have left the school yard.

Chase Carter Apr 1, 2025

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