Yokohama’s SEASIDE CINEMA 2022 screening Evangelion, Spider-Man and more this Golden Week
With Golden Week fast approaching, now is the time to begin planning activities that will keep you occupied during the week-long holiday. Whilst many of…
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“Winnie-the-Pooh and the Blustery Day” pop-up cafe aligns perfectly with the breezy spring season we’re having
This summer, enjoy a relaxing time alongside Pooh Bear and friends at the “Winnie-the-Pooh” pop-up cafe which is scheduled to appear sequentially in Tokyo and…
Thrilling video of Japanese police car chasing drifter goes viral
Racing tracks for radio-controlled cars are located throughout Japan. One of them, Cascade RC Drift Circuit (@_MATA_OMAEKA) in Iwata City, Shizuoka Prefecture, is known for…
Fire Pokémon come to life with incredible life-sized Cyndaquil fireworks stand
Nendoyorishin (Twitter, YouTube) is what you would call a Pokémon clay artist. That may be putting it a bit too modestly however. The talented artist…
Anno Hideaki’s “Shin Ultraman” tag teams with McDonald’s on “Shin Tatsuta” chicken burger
McDonald’s Japan Corporation has teamed up with one of Japan’s most famous heroes, Ultraman, in conjunction with the highly anticipated reimagining of the series by…
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“Maid cafes are just the beginning”: Maid robot creator reveals his master plan [Interview]
Ever since Rosie in The Jetsons, the concept of the maid robot has become synonymous with a fictionalized version of the near future. In Japanese…
Mimicry in style! Transforming Ditto nail art will play with your perception
It sure would be nice to be able to admire Pokémon in the real world. NAIL STUDIO STELLAR (@NAIL_STELLAR), a nail salon in Osaka, has…
Princess Mononoke cosplayer’s gear is so amazing she can actually ride Yakul
Directed by the legendary Hayao Miyazaki, Studio Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke is a certified anime classic filled with beloved characters. So it’s no wonder cosplayers are…
Celebrate 20 years of Cinnamoroll with a sleep over at one of these themed hotel rooms in Tokyo
Born on a cloud in the distant sky on the 6th of March 2002, Cinnamoroll is that lovable white puppy-boy from Sanrio that you’ve probably…
A gigantic “HELLO KITTY APPLE HOUSE” appears on Awaji Island this April
It doesn’t matter who you are, or where you’re based, the chances are you’ve heard of Japan’s most popular mascot – Hello Kitty.The cat-girl is…
How much does it really cost to cross Japan by cab?
Toyama Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture. Two prefectures on opposite coasts of Japan. On the one hand, Toyama Prefecture is “located at the center of Japan…
One-Punch Man artist stretches believability with godly “practice drawing”
Yusuke Murata, the celebrated artist behind hit manga and anime series One-Punch Man and Eyeshield 21, is known for his exceptionally high level of illustrative…
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Have a look at Tokyo Disney Resort’s stunning new Toy Story Hotel [Video Tour]
Tokyo Disney Resort Toy Story Hotel is now open! The “Tokyo Disney Resort Toy Story Hotel,” inspired by the Disney & Pixar movie series “Toy…
hololive English Vtuber Mori Calliope to make major debut from Universal Music EMI Records
Overview On April 4th, 2022, Cover Co., Ltd. announced the major music label debut of Mori Calliope from hololive Productions’ hololive English, a Vtuber group…
Magical abandoned Japanese train station has people seeing anime brought to life
Photographer Yukari (@mitsuyuka_lp) is known for her stellar photography showing off natural beauty around the many prefectures of Japan. In particular, however, she has a…