Inside the First Ever Official Wizarding World of Harry Potter Cafe in Japan
Grab your robes and wands because the first ever official Wizarding World of Harry Potter Cafes have appeared, as if by magic, in Japan! To…
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Japanese Video Game Onesie For Lazy Gamers Is Equipped For Every Situation
As many gamers know, the holiday season mostly consists of a steady diet of curling up with a blanket and rendering yourself immobile with the…
Professional Anime Artist Continues Transforming His Sons’ Sketches Into Amazing Characters
In the past we’ve had the pleasure of introducing Tokyo-based French anime artist Thomas Romain (Symphogear, Space Dandy, Aria, Macross Delta, and Basquash!) and the…
Final Fantasy Illustrator Yoshitaka Amano Designs Awesome Original Ninja Character For Beautiful Shamisen
Highlights of the prolific career of revered illustrator Yoshitaka Amano include lending his beautiful combination of Art Noveau inspiration and traditional Japanese brushwork to iconic…
Pokemon Tamagotchi Featuring Eevee is the Ultimate Crossover for Nostalgic 90s Kids
For those who don’t remember Tamagotchis, the original was a small, round handheld device on a keychain. The simple game involved raising your own virtual…
Miss Universe Japan Will Transform into Sailor Moon for National Costume Segment (Video)
Miss Universe is an annual international pageant that brings together the most beautiful and accomplished women from all over the world (not the universe, don’t…
A Guide to Shiba Inu Dog Cafes in Japan
Japan is known for their animal cafes housing various different species. From cats to owls, to hedgehogs and beyond. You can sit down and have…
Tokyo’s Pokemon Cafe Unveils Eevee and Pikachu Menu Plus 151 Pokemon Latte Art
Japan’s one and only official, permanent Pokemon Cafe is celebrating the release of Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee! with a special, limited…
Creepy Abandoned Underground Train Station in Tokyo Now Open to the Public
If you’re interested in ‘haikyo’ (the exploration of abandoned areas for creepy thrills and cool photos), but less excited about the ‘tresspassing’ aspect of the…
Japanese Pro Wrestling Legend Chigusa Nagayo Stops Assault On Woman In Parking Lot
Japanese women’s wrestling legend Chigusa Nagayo saves woman from assault in a parking lot On November 19th in the early morning, former professional women’s wrestler…
Tokyo’s Disney Princess Themed Illuminations Feature Frozen and Tangled This Christmas
For Tokyo’s various districts, Christmas isn’t about presents or goodwill to all men. It’s a full-on battle to put on the most elaborate LED light…
grape Japan and Japan Shopping Now in Content Sharing Partnership
Introducing our new content sharing partner: Japan Shopping Now Operated by the Japan Shopping Tourism Organization, Japan Shopping Now is a site offering the best,…
Tokyo Winter Illuminations Guide 2018: For a Sparkling Japanese Christmas
Although Japan doesn’t strictly celebrate Christmas, come winter it’s become a steadfast tradition for various districts of Tokyo to furiously attempt to outdo each other,…
s**t kingz: This Japanese Dance Crew Wants the World to Sit Up and Watch
(by Arielle Busetto, JAPAN Forward) You might imagine my slight amazement when I found out that a comedy dance crew by the name of s**t…
Anime Fans Will Love The New Toei Animation Museum
Introduction to the Toei Animation Museum On July 28th, the new Toei Animation Museum opened its doors to the public. Located in the Oizumi area…