New Look At Super Nintendo World At Universal Studios Japan Teases Attractions
While Osaka’s Universal Studios Japan has been providing plenty of entertainment up until now with its numerous anime-themed attractions, but for video game fans all…
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Shibuya Parco Reborn: Nintendo’s First Store in Japan, A Unique Pokemon Center and More
Shibuya Parco reborn On Friday, November 22nd, the reborn Shibuya Parco will finally open its doors to the public. Featuring 180 unique stores, organized around…
The Super Genki Disney Obaachan: Yoshiko-san
Recently, while changing the TV channels and searching for something interesting, I stumbled upon “Uwasa no Okyaksama”(ウワサのお客さま/The rumored customer), a show that you can watch…
teamLab to Take on Christmas Trees with Their Signature Interactive Digital Art Style in Tokyo
The ever popular teamLab’s permanent museum Borderless, filled with wondrous digital art installations, is located in the waterside area of Odaiba in Tokyo. While art…
Interview with Mantra, A Manga Translation System and Reading Site Poised to Become “The Netflix of Manga”
A breath of fresh air in the world of manga publishing On September 2, 2019, Mantra, a new manga reading service unlike any other was…
Step into a Magical ‘Ice Village’ Resort in Northern Japan and Enjoy an Icy Afternoon Tea
So we all know that Elsa’s ice palace and the permanently snowing kingdom in Frozen was supposed to be a metaphor for Elsa’s anguish and…
Renowned Traditional Japanese Doll Maker Crafts Gorgeous Fabric-lined Wooden Pikachu
Hina-ningyo are perhaps the most well known when it comes to the display of traditional ornamental dolls to pray for and celebrate the healthy growth…
First Cat Cafe with Kitty Latte Art and View of Mount Fuji Opening in Tokyo
Mount Fuji or Cat Cafe?… Mount Fuji or Cat Cafe? Both are a must-experience during a trip to Tokyo. But then again, Mount Fuji is…
Moomin Valley Park Winter Wonderland Illuminations Bring Northern Lights to Japan’s Sky
The Moomins, cute, round Finnish trolls that they are, have had a dedicated following in Japan ever since a Moomin-based animation was first shown in…
Japanese Stores and Social Media Users Celebrate A Singularly Special Pocky and Pretz Day
Chances are you’ve heard of the Japanese stick-shaped snack Pocky, and its (usually) more salty and un-coated cousin Pretz. Made by Glico, the snacks are…
Put Your Sweet Tooth In The Corner With New Sumikko Gurashi Traditional Japanese Sweets
Thanks to Bandai’s “sweets division”, a series of wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) called “Tabemasu” has made almost too-cute-to-eat desserts modeled after popular Japanese characters such…
Warm Yourself This Winter With A Hand-knit Premium My Neighbor Totoro Jacket
Studio Ghibli fans can always count on Japanese retailer Donguri Kyowakoku for regular fashion releases inspired by the beloved animation giant, including vintage Princess Mononoke…
Square Enix Cafe Osaka Reopening for Dragon Quest 11 S Menu and Interior Takeover
A must-visit for JRPG-lovers visiting Japan, the Square Enix cafe is reopening in Osaka. So far it has been announced that the cafe will be…
Beastars x Animate Collaboration Cafe Details Revealed
Although viewers in the US and other countries will have to wait until early 2020 to watch the anime version on Netflix, many manga fans…
Japanese Housing Firm’s Open House Includes Rent-a-Family Simulation for Single Men
November 17th is known in Japan as Family Day. Recognizing a golden opportunity, Regard Co., Ltd., a Tokyo-based housing and architecture firm specializing in custom-built…