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Saturday, February 7, 2026

Poll Result: Patrons' Choice Topic for February 2026

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Every month Phantom River Stone holds a poll among our patrons to choose a topic for the blog in the coming month. After tallying the votes ...
Monday, January 26, 2026

Masaya Matsukaze on Shenmue the Animation - Mini Interview [May 2022]

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In this post, we translate a short 2022 interview that was held with Masaya Matsukaze, who voiced the protagonist Ryo Hazuki in Japanese in ...
Tuesday, January 13, 2026

New Year’s Greetings for 2026 from Yu Suzuki and YS Net | Cultural Notes

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Yu Suzuki and YS Net have once again marked the arrival of the New Year with a charming Shenmue-themed greeting illustration and message, pu...
Saturday, January 10, 2026

Poll Result: Patrons' Choice Topic for January 2026

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Every month Phantom River Stone holds a poll among our patrons to choose a topic for the blog in the coming month. After tallying the votes ...
Monday, December 29, 2025

Yu Suzuki’s Keyword for 2026: “Maru” — Reflections on 2025 (Famitsu.com)

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  "171 Game Creators' New Year's Resolutions" from Famitsu (the Chinese Zodiac animal sign for 2026 is the Horse) Famitsu....
Sunday, December 28, 2025

What's on the Menu in Dobuita: Yamaji Soba Noodles Restaurant

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In Shenmue, Dobuita's many restaurants have been crafted in realistic detail, offering a variety of different cuisine and dishes, even i...
Saturday, December 13, 2025

Shenmue Development Timeline (May 1998 - Dec 1999)

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Most Shenmue fans already know the broad story of the game’s development: the early demos, the ever-extending release date, and the rumors i...
Monday, December 8, 2025

Poll Result: Patrons' Choice Topic for December 2025

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Every month Phantom River Stone holds a poll among our patrons to choose a topic for the blog in the coming month. After tallying the votes ...