The Story of the Japanese Games Website
Japanese Games is a website based around free entertainment and educational games. Games that were previously only available to Japanese speakers are now accessible to you. I live in Japan and wanted to share my love of Japanese games with you. My father is a huge fan of the traditional Japanese game called "Go". He has the skill level of a well seasoned samurai. As a result, I lost my first hundred "Go" matches by a dramatic margin. This motivated me to learn everything I could about Japanese games. Books, videos, and online examples helped me immensely. A number of Japanese website's had flash games for me to practice on. My improvement has made the game more satisfying. The goal for this site is simple. Play Japanese games and have fun.
The Innovative Gaming Culture of Japan
Game in Japan all night. It is possible. Their are plenty of Japanese people who play games all the time. Sometimes this can lead to exhaustion and even dehydration. The best game players are usually physically fit and workout when they are not playing. Games have a rich history in Japan. Learning should start with traditional Japanese games like Shogi or Go. Shogi is similar to chess whereas Go is extremely unique. Japanese people have been fascinated by games for hundreds of years. Tournaments are on Japanese TV all of the time while game insights are listed in Japanese newspapers. The culture embraced video games which lead to the rise of Nintendo. Technology and innovation have made Japan video games what they are today.
Tips on How To Play Games in a Foreign Language
The best way to start is by playing our Japanese learning games. This will get you acquainted with the language. The Japanese flash games are not region coded so you can play them in any country. We have listed the instructions for the online games in English. This way you will have some knowledge as to what is going on before jumping in. I have listed the most important Japanese words you need to know below. All of the Japanese games should have writing similar to these. They may also be posted in the instructions.
Japanese Game Companies
Japan has some of the biggest companies in the video game industry. Nintendo is the most notable of the bunch. They were originally a playing cards company. In 1977, Nintendo started producing video game consoles. This turned out to be a fantastic move for the company. The release of the NES game console and Super Mario Bros. in 1985 took them to number one. Did you know that Mario was loosely based on the Italian owner of the Nintendo America property? The other Japanese game company I will mention is Sony. Sony is the creator of PlayStation. PlayStation was the first video game console to ship 100 million units. PlayStation was actually a joint project between Nintendo and Sony. When Nintendo pulled out because of gaming rights Sony decided to produce the console own their own. Sony was able to overtake Nintendo with the number one selling console. The Wii and DS entertainment systems have since reclaimed Nintendo's dominance in this market.
Instructions for the Japanese Games on Featured on This Web Page
Same Crash Japanese Game
The layout of this free Japanese game reminds me of Tetris. Gameplay is very similar. The object of the game is to avoid blocks from accumulating. The game is over when blocks reach the ceiling. Your job is to erase three or more blocks that are next to each other. These blocks will have the same color. High scores can be achieved by erasing many blocks at once. There will be 20 levels in total with a shorter time limit and more blocks each time the level goes up. This premise has been done before in other flash games but the fun factor is better in this version. Press the Japanese word for start to begin the game.
Under The Sea Flash Game
A water setting is typical for a game in Japan. This is probably because it is an island country. The object of this flash game is to rescue the princess in the level five. Play will begin once you press the Japanese word for start. Point the cursor at the characters to make them jump. The level will increase every time you rescue friends. If the characters touch jellyfish or pirates, the time gage will go down. There are total of 5 levels in this free Japanese game.
Whac A Mole Online Game
This online game resembles the original boardwalk version. Japan has added new characters making Whac A Mole fresh. The object of the game is to whack the bad guy in pirate outfit. You receive ten points every time you whack him. There are two additional characters. A girl who could be a part of our Japanese dress up games section and a man. The man is holding a pair of percussion instruments in his hands. Click the words "game start" to begin playing.
Japanese Baseball Game
Offense is the key to this free Japanese flash game. You start by selecting the level you would like to play. There is beginner, amateur, and professional. The player you will be controlling is the hitter. He also happens to be a cat. They do love their cats in Japan. Click play and then position your baseball player with your mouse. The Japanese pitcher will throw the baseball. You need to swing your bat by clicking the mouse button. Points will be scored if you get a hit. Distance will be a factor in determining how many points you will receive. The further the ball is hit, the more points you will earn. The object of this online game is to score as many points as possible.
Kendo Japanese Game
Kendo is one of the Japanese martial arts. This free flash game begins when you click the word play. Using your mouse, move your Kendo player left or right to better position yourself for the fight. Click on the mouse to move the sword when you are in position to strike. The object of the game is to push your opponent into the water. A point will be scored by winner of each match. Playing this game is a wonderful way to learn more about Japanese culture.
Age of Japan Online Game
Age of Japan is one of our Japanese puzzle games. The object of this game is to switch the puzzle pieces in order to align the same ones together. Play starts after you have entered your name. Click submit and then choose the arcade mode. Line up three of the same puzzle pieces to score points. If you don't act quickly, the game will time out. Moves need to happen at a rapid pace. Strategy is an integral part of this free game.
Frog Tetris Japanese Game
The traditional Tetris game has been invaded by frogs. Japanese frog Tetris is unlike any Tetris you have ever played. There are a numerous amount of options during gameplay. Clicking the Japanese word for start will get the Tetris pieces falling. Controls of the flash game are basic. Use your up key to change the combination of the frogs and the left and right keys for the placement of the frogs. If more than three of the same color frogs are placed together, the frogs will cancel out. Up, down, and diagonal same colored frogs will do the trick. The object of this free game is to score as many points as you can without hitting the ceiling.
Free Swim Bubi
Swim Bubi is a funny Japanese game. The main character has an enormous head of hair. The object of this free game is to get his hair as big as possible. Click on the the Japanese word for start to begin swimming. Use the keypad arrow keys to move Bubi. If Bubi eats fishes smaller than Bubi, you will score points and his head will become bigger. You have never seen sushi like this before. If he picks up an hour glass, additional time will be added. If he runs into a bigger fish, his power will decrease.
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