One of Japan’s most spectacular winter light festivals, Osaka Castle Illuminage's theme this year is "Toyotomi’s Legacy: A Dream to Unite Japan," transforming the castle into a dreamscape where ...

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The Crimson Warriors will launch for Switch in March 2026 in the west, publisher Idea Factory International announced.

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