Phantom River Stone Articles [Updated Regularly]

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New posts up:

The Bus to Amihama | Shenmue Realism

The Road to Amihama | Shenmue Realism

Ryo spotted joy-riding through Dobuita

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Some exciting events recently!

Where is Amihama in Real Life? (Part 1/2)

Shenmue "Sacred Spot" Guide Map Announced

Download the Shenmue "Sacred Spot" Guide Map (Japanese)

Cédric Plays Shenmue III: "So Cool"

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Where is Amihama in Real Life? (Part 2/2) | Route Information Signs

"Temple Maiden" Model & Lakshya Digital | Kickstarter Update #77

Announcing: the Phantom River Stone Translation Service

"Sacred Spot" Guide Map Translation: Road to Amihama

"Sacred Spot" Guide Map: Official English Version

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Interview with Yokosuka City | The Story Behind the Shenmue Guide Map

Shenmue Master's Interview with Yu Suzuki | Gamescom 2017

Merry Christmas 2017 from PhantomRiverStone.com

Commentary on Kickstarter Update #78: "Then, Now and Tomorrow"

Yu Suzuki's End-Of-Year Comments to 4Gamer | Romance in Shenmue 3

Yu Suzuki's Keyword for 2018: "Immersion" [Famitsu.com]

Ancient Game of “Go” Spotted in Shenmue

IGN Japan Interview with Cédric Biscay

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Great stuff as always. Thank you for all the work!

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Great stuff as always. Thank you for all the work!

Thanks sand4fish - here's the latest batch!

Sightings Near Dobuita That Made a Shenmue Fan Look Twice

Sakuragaoka Park in Real Life

Examining the 3 New Shenmue III Screenshots | MAGIC Press Conference

Kickstarter Update #79: Shenmue III Conference at MAGIC 2018

Showcasing the Shenmue Guide Map | Video

1999 Shenmue Promo Leaflet

A Visit to Yokosuka After Snow | Photo Gallery

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New articles!

Shenmue Guide Map Giveaway on Twitter | Closes Feb 19th (JST)

Hong Kong Diner | Translated Shenmue II Design Document

Help Ryo Hazuki Appear in SEGA's Mobile Game "Kotodaman"

The Old Red TV | Chinese Restaurants in Shenmue

"Shenmue Gaiden: A Christmas Story" | Fanmade Visual Novel

Ryo Hazuki Cameo Confirmed for SEGA's New Mobile Game

Interview with Shenmue 2 Designer: Norikazu Hirai | Translation

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Draw Result: Shenmue Guide Map Giveaway on Twitter

Shenmue 3 at MAGIC 2018: Schedule Summary

Recap: Yu Suzuki at MAGIC 2018

4 New Screenshots from MAGIC 2018 | Kickstarter Update #80

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Promotional VMU Sticker Sheet | Shenmue Merchandise

Be Credited in SEGA's Upcoming Mobile Game "Kotodaman"

Announcement: Phantom River Stone is on Patreon!

Yu Suzuki's MAGIC Conference in English | Transcript & Video

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It's been a few weeks since the last update, and now we have the HUGE news of the Shenmue I & II announcement so what better time than to update with the latest articles!

Erhu Concert by Ryuji Iuchi & Hiroko Suzuki

A Survey of Red TVs in Shenmue | Guest Post

Diorama of the You Arcade: Interview with its Creator

New Series: Learning Japanese through Shenmue

Shenmue 1 Start of Game Flowchart | Early Design Document Translation

SEGA Fes 2018 English Schedule & Information | 14-15 April 2018

"HUGE announcement" to be made at SEGA FES

It's Really Happening! Shenmue I & II Coming to Modern Platforms in 2018

Masaya Matsukaze Prepares to Reprise Role as Ryo Hazuki

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We have a load of new articles on the blog in the past month. Have you missed any of them?

The Announcement of Shenmue I & II | On-the-Ground Report

iPhone/iPad: Guide to Downloading Kotodaman Outside Japan | Guest Post

Android: Guide to Downloading Kotodaman Outside Japan

Toshihiro Nagoshi on Yu Suzuki | Sega Fes Livestream

Shenmue I & II Announcement Video (with English Subtitles)

Shenmue Premiere Poster (1998) | Shenmue Merchandise

Mystery Posters on Dobuita Street | Shenmue I

Phantom River Stone Gets Soupy

Trailer: Learn Japanese through Shenmue

"Sukajan" Jackets on Dobuita Street | Tax-free for Shenmue Fans

Tour of Dobuita Street in Under One Minute | Hyperlapse Video

Kickstarter Update #81: Shenmue III Release Window Moved to 2019

Examining the New Shenmue 3 Images in the THQ Nordic Presentation

Commentary: Shenhua's new voice actress | Kickstarter Update #82

Image of a Day's Worth of Shenmue 3 Script

Shenmue Premiere Bag (1998) | Shenmue Merchandise

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Some new posts to Switch's blog including a guest post from yours truely - thanks for inviting me back Switch!


Japanese Lesson #1 (Video) | Learn Japanese Through Shenmue

Patron's Choice Blog Topic for June

Brief New Shenmue I & II footage from E3 2018

"Soft Launch" of Backer Survey Emails | Kickstarter Update #83

[Part 1/2] "15 Secrets of Shenmue" 1999 interview with Yu Suzuki | Translation

A Visit to the Forbidden City - my guest blog post

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As these old forums are about to be locked down with the new Shenmue Dojo, here's on last update to this thread of the latest articles from Phantom River Stone. See you on the new forums!

Examining the Warehouse Battle Scene

Shenmue Documentary Kickstarter Launched!

SEGA's "Return to Dobuita Street" Video

The Changing Face of the Abe Store: Beta vs Release

Yu Suzuki Selected as CEDEC 2018 Special Award Winner

Clouds, Smoke & Street Lights

Cédric Biscay Visits Yu Suzuki in Tokyo

The "AI Battling" Stretch Goal

Leaving the Cave?

Shenmue I & II Release Date + Latest Details

Shenmue I & II Rated by the ESRB

Choubu Inn Floor Plans | Translation & Commentary

Shenmue III Backer Survey Information: Distilled

[Part 2/2] "15 Secrets of Shenmue" 1999 interview

Shenmue Premiere Blue Tri-fold Pamphlet (1998) | Shenmue Merchandise