Microsoft Discovers Japan, Says Mario is "Pretty Neat"

In an effort to court Asian gamers to look west for their gamey goodness, Microsoft is donning their ring leader's suit and top hat and heading to the Orient. September 15, the day before the Tokyo Games Show, they're holding a special Xbox 360 event, more than likely talking release dates and revealing a few features that may not have leaked to the internet. But did the first XBox seal Microsoft's fate in Japan?