20 Best Japan Gaming Blogs to Follow in 2026

1. Gematsu

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Description Gematsu is the premier source for video game news and information with a focus on Japan. It was founded in May 2008 and is run entirely by Gematsu editor-in-chief Sal Romano.
Email ****@gematsu.com
Location New York City, New York, United States
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2. 4Gamer.net

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Description 4Gamer.net is bringing you the latest news about the game. In addition, solicitation/posting of user reviews of game titles, release schedules, etc. are also available.
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3. AUTOMATON

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Description AUTOMATON is a website that covers the Japanese gaming world. We bring you the news on video games from Osaka and Tokyo.
Email ****@automaton.am
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4. 8-4 Blog

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Description Every other week, tune into 8-4 Play for talk about Japan, video games, and Japanese video games, straight from the 8-4 offices in beautiful downtown Tokyo.
Email ****@8-4.jp
Location Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
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5. JRPG Junkie

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Description Japanese Role-Playing Game coverage with JRPG news, reviews and more!
Email ****@jrpg.moe
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6. EVO Japan News

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Description 『EVO Japan 2025』@TOKYO BIG SIGHT 2025.5.9-5.11 | 『さぁ、熱狂の中心地へ』日本最大の格闘ゲームの祭典、開催情報、観戦やエントリー応募の情報を掲載しています。MORE Email ****@evojapan.gg
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7. SEGA Corporation News

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Description News release for SEGA's Corporate Website can be found here.
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8. Cygames

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Description Cygames strives to bring you the best in gaming, animation, manga, and more.
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9. Tookyo Games

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Description A sense of Fiction wiping out Reality. With the mission to change the perception of reality for all those that come in contact, Too Kyo Games is born.
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10. Xbox Wire Japan

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Description Xbox Wire Japan is Xbox's official website. Here get the latest Xbox news and updates about everything and anything Xbox.
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11. Japan, Arcades & Gaming

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Description I am Jase and I love all things arcade, ever since my trips to the seaside in the eighties. Explore my blog I update as I check out arcades and build upon my gaming collection.
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12. Frontline Gaming Japan

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Description Frontline Gaming Japan is a gaming news platform based in Tokyo dedicated to bringing you high-quality in-depth news, info, and reviews on Japanese video games, direct from Japan. Our team has native-level fluency in English and Japanese and includes members with experience in professional translation and interpretation, allowing us to bring you information swiftly and accurately.MORE Facebook 104 Domain Authority 38 Get Email Contact Read Now

13. NVIDIA Japan Blog » Gaming

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Description AI is transforming every industry and solving real-world problems. At NVIDIA learn about the researchers, startups, and business leaders shaping the future. The gaming section is dedicated to bringing you high-quality in-depth gaming information direct from Japan!MORE Facebook 197.7K Domain Authority 58 Get Email Contact Read Now

14. Game Gengo Blog

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Description The official Game Gengo website for all things Game Gengo! (Merchandise, tier lists, community content, watch guides, etc)
Email ****@game-gengo.com
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15. Japan Nakama » Gaming

https://www.japannakama.co.uk/gaming/ + Follow Blog
Description Japan Nakama is an online lifestyle and culture magazine. We explore our love for Japan by writing about food, art, fashion and style, and anime. We also champion and promote small businesses inspired by Japan. In gaming blog get to know how Japan produced some of the best games around, and if they haven't made them, they have damn well influenced them.MORE Email ****@japannakama.co.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
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16. Five-Star Workshop Devlog Blog

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Description This is a development blog where we share updates about the game's progress.
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17. Japan Gaming Guild Blog

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Description JGG ( Japan Gaming Guild ) is a community of big game enthusiasts and cryptocurrency enthusiasts . Many of us grew up with games from childhood and adolescence. We know that games expand your circle of friends. Games continue to evolve and are finally moving beyond entertainment to the next level. It is a lively community that enjoys seeing the future of such games.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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18. Indie Gamer Chick

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Description This Blog features reviews of indie games based around actual opinions instead of a reviewer trying to sell you games.
Email ****@yahoo.com
Location California, United States
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19. Apartment 507 Blog

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Description Here at Apartment 507 we review stuff and eat stuff from Japan. Our blog is dedicated to reviewing and covering Japanese gaming. We are a bunch of Otakus that love to play the latest mobile iOS/Andriod, PS4, and PC games.MORE Email ****@apartment507.com
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20. 8-4 Play

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Description Every other week, tune into 8-4 Play for talk about Japan, video games, and Japanese video games, straight from the 8-4 offices in beautiful downtown Tokyo.
Email ****@kantangames.com
Location Tokyo, Japan
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