Kawaii Meets Cyberpunk At Maid Cafe Akiba Zettai Ryoiki A.D. 2045
Akiba Zettai Ryoiki’s absolutely kawaii maid cafe zones Akiba Zettai Ryoiki has made a name for itself with its super kawaii mood, its foreigner-friendly attitude,…
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Tresspassing And Littering Instagrammers Recreating Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away Scene Disrupt Local Business
Shimonada Station in Ehime prefecture is viewed as one of Japan’s most scenic train stations. The unmanned seaside station and its benches overlooking the ocean…
9 Classic Studio Ghibli Movies Will Be Returning To U.S. And Canadian Theaters For Ghibli Fest 2019
Fans of beloved anime film giant Studio Ghibli in the United States have been delighted in the past few years by a collaborative effort between…
Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa Welcomes Sakura Season — Underwater
Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa is welcoming the cherry blossom season this year by bringing sakura to the depths of the sea. The venue, which has…
My Melody To Debut As Radio DJ On Listener Advice Show “My Melo Therapy”
Not to be outdone by her best friend Hello Kitty who has been exploring new ways of reaching out to her fans such as DJing…
Japanese Voices: @17 no Gokitaku Shimasenka? #44: “A visit from i☆Ris!” (Part 2)
Japanese Voices 日本語のままクールジャパン is a regular series designed for learners of Japanese to enjoy real Japanese language programming from Nippon Broadcasting System, one of the…
A First Look at Japan’s New Moomin Valley Theme Park Set to Open This Month
The date of Moomin Valley in Japan’s grand opening is approaching and there’s only a week’s wait until we can be transported to the idyllic,…
Famous Tokyo Street Market’s 12-Year-Old Idol to Debut First Song Produced by a Major Artist
Ameya Yokocho アメヤ横丁, or Ameyoko, as it is more commonly called, is a famous open-air street market in Tokyo’s Ueno district which is very popular…
VR Ninja Training Dojo Opens Up In Tokyo
Whether it be through an appeal to fandom of popular anime or simply a love of old school films, Japan boasts quite a few ninja-themed…
Sample Japan’s Tastiest Seafood at the 2019 Sakana & Japan Festival
As an island nation, Japan prides itself on its fresh and delicious seafood with an astonishing variety of regional specialties just waiting for you to…
Tokyo’s Pokemon Cafe Reveals One Year Anniversary Menu Complete with Cherry Blossom Pikachu Dessert
Japan’s favourite season is coming. The sakura will be Bellossom-ing and all you will hear from hay fever sufferers is Pik-achoo! The cherry blossom craze…
Japanese Voices: @17 no Gokitaku Shimasenka? #43: “A visit from i☆Ris!” (Part 1)
Japanese Voices 日本語のままクールジャパン is a regular series designed for learners of Japanese to enjoy real Japanese language programming from Nippon Broadcasting System, one of the…
teamLab’s Digital Art Wonderland ‘Borderless’ Gets Ephemeral Cherry Blossom Makeover for Spring
Japanese art collective, teamLab, use a mix of digital technology and physical 3D spaces to create an interactive experience like no other. Their fantastical exhibitions,…
Japanese Illustrator Asteroid: Wandering Through The Ruins of the Future
Whether they are set in the past or in an imagined future, ruins are a favorite subject of illustrators working in the fantasy and science-fiction…
Japanese Voices: @17 no Gokitaku Shimasenka? #40
Japanese Voices 日本語のままクールジャパン is a regular series designed for learners of Japanese to enjoy real Japanese language programming from Nippon Broadcasting System, one of the…