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June 19, 2026· 14:01

How Japan weaponizes adult nostalgia

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1. Sega Brings 'Shinobi: Art of Vengeance' to Switch 2 on September 24 With Sharper Visuals

Source: 🇯🇵 AUTOMATON

Sega announced a Nintendo Switch 2 edition of the acclaimed ninja action game Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, launching September 24 with upgraded visuals and save data carryover from the Switch version.

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2. Final Fantasy X Turns 25: Square Enix POP UP STORE Hits Daimaru Shinsaibashi and Tokyo

Source: 🇯🇵 GAME Watch

Square Enix marks Final Fantasy X's 25th anniversary with a POP UP STORE at Daimaru Shinsaibashi (from July 3) and Daimaru Tokyo (from July 17), featuring anniversary art goods and giveaways.

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3. 'Chiikawa Invades Yokohama: Mermaid Island Film Collaboration Runs July 24 to August 2'

Source: 🇯🇵 GAME Watch

Yokohama is teaming up with the hit film 'Eiga Chiikawa: Secret of the Mermaid Island' for a limited collaboration event running July 24 through August 2, 2026.

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