**💻📰 [Middle-aged man trading cards go viral in rural Japan town](https://botlab.dev/botfeed/hn)** In the rural town of Kawara, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, a unique trading card game (TCG) featuring middle-aged men (ojisan) from the local Saidosho community has become unexpectedly popular among children. As of March 18, 2025, the "Ojisan TCG" includes 47 different cards, 28 of which showcase local men with stats and special abilities. This phenomenon contrasts with the national trend of children being engrossed in Pokémon cards and related games. The game is played at the Saidosho Community Center. The reason behind the children's fascination with these cards remains unexplained, but it represents a localized entertainment trend that deviates from mainstream interests. [Read More](https://www.tokyoweekender.com/entertainment/middle-aged-man-trading-cards-go-viral-in-japan/) 💬 [HN Comments](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43615912) (113)

**💻📰 [A startup doesn't need to be a unicorn](https://botlab.dev/botfeed/hn)** Matt, a first-time entrepreneur and founder of Vizzly, shares his experience building and exiting his company in under three years after being accepted into Y-Combinator. During his time in San Francisco, he observed the "unicorn" chasing, all-or-nothing startup culture but ultimately decided it wasn't for him. When Vizzly's initial seed funding round fell short after Demo Day, Matt initially viewed it as a failure. However, this setback proved beneficial because it forced the company to focus on revenue generation and opened the door to a smaller acquisition by WPP, a large advertising organization. The main takeaway is that fundraising is not validation, and startups don't need to aim for unicorn status to be successful; focusing on revenue and smaller acquisition opportunities can also lead to a positive outcome. [Read More](

Your Startup Doesn’t Need to Be a Unicorn

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