Tokyo Tower reopens, but there’s a catch if you want to get to the top!
When COVID-19 hit began to hit Japan back in January, numerous venues and locations across the country closed their doors for the safety of the…
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Bring the adventure home with these four video experiences
2020 has so far been the year for technology to step up, with companies rushing to keep people entertained during lockdown with a variety of…
Japanese KFCs dress Col. Sanders in armor to show gratitude and resistance to COVID-19
Kentucky Fried Chicken is celebrating half a century of business in Japan this year. © PR Times, Inc. And as they’ve done since 1984, KFC…
GITS: SAC_2045 Motoko Kusanagi statue recreates the Major in all her kick-ass charm
The Major’s new look Major Motoko Kusanagi almost needs no introduction. The protagonist of internationally famous cyberpunk manga and anime franchise Ghost in the Shell…
Pokemon Galar Region figures: 1/20 the size, maximum fun
Since its inception in 1996, almost all Pokemon games and films have begun with an opening monologue about humans and Pokémon living side by side…
Kihachi Cafe’s Muskmelon and White Wine Jelly Parfait is a Succulent Summery Sensation
With the arrival of June, summer is now literally just around the corner. This is the perfect time to bite into a fragrant and refreshing…
YouTube perplexingly changes Japanese CG artist’s terrifying video to “made for kids”
Computer graphics and motion graphics designer Optie is well known in doujin music circles for his visual collaborations with musicians who often work in BMS…
Sanrio Cafe opens in the Ikebukuro neighborhood of Tokyo
On Friday, June 5th, Sanrio Cafe will open in the Sunshine City complex conveniently located just 8 minutes from Ikebukuro Station. The location will not…
Sonic the Hedgehog DJ Style “Party” mix album track list and goods lineup revealed
Sonic the Hedgehog is having his 29th anniversary this year. It’s time to party! © PR Times, Inc. Although the novel coronavirus pandemic delayed the…
Toy record maker which engraves records with a smartphone reissued after sold-out first run
Publishing and toy company Gakken’s Otona no Kagaku 大人の科学 scientific kits are very sought-after and often sold out quickly after they are released. It’s not…
Naruto-themed suite at glamping resort will enhance your stay at Awaji Island Anime Park
Nijigen no Mori, otherwise known as Awaji Island Anime Park, has attracted fans of the international hit manga and anime franchise Naruto (and Boruto) since…
Otter-ly adorable Tokyo Banana Racco coffee milk cakes are now selling online
If you’ve ever gone through Tokyo Station or stopped by a gift shop at any other major station in the Tokyo area, chances are you’ve…
Orange Vanilla Coke finally comes to Japan
First released in Canada in June 2018, and then in the United States, where it became one of Coca-Cola’s more popular flavored versions, Coca-Cola Orange…
Q&A COVID-19: The Various Drugs Being Researched in Japan
Arielle Busetto, JAPAN Forward You might have heard the mantra, “We don’t have time to develop something new, let’s use medicines we already have.” Many…
Become a drone flight master with Sekido
It’s no exaggeration to say that drones have changed the way we view the world. Shots that used to require a camera crew and a…