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The latest Kickstarter update for backers of Shenmue 3 is the most charming yet, as the adventures of fans lucky enough to head to Japan for a guided tour by series creator Yu Suzuki were chronicled in a short series of photographs. They're not just lucky fans but fairly rich ones, too. At least they once were - the dinner date with Suzuki was a reward for backers of the campaign who pledged $10,000. Looking at their faces as they're taken around by Suzuki, it looks kind of worth it.
Fans were also taken to Yokosuka, the backdrop for the very first Shenmue game. I made my own pilgrimage there a few years back, and if you're a fan of the series it's an amazing, eerie experience.
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