It’s not easy to find a relaxing, comfortable environment to enjoy good food and live music in the busy district of Shibuya. Eplus Living Room…

Today, April 4th, as Tokyo experienced its first natsubi (夏日 literally “summer day”) when temperatures reach 25 degrees Celsius, many people began entertaining thoughts of…

One of Japan’s most popular film properties, Godzilla continues to inspire interesting merchandise such as a Godzilla vs. Neon Genesis Evangelion figure designed by the…

If you want the convenience of sake dispensed on demand but also seek to enjoy numerous varieties of sake, there is a paradise waiting for…

We have recently had the opportunity to introduce the art of some remarkable painters currently working in Japan, thanks to a recent hashtag on Twitter…

If you look outside the realm of “common” instruments, you might just find yourself floored by what seems like out-of-this world sounds, as can be…

In the historical sumo area of Ryogoku, there’s an odd piece of architecture. Although it might look like something out of Star Wars, this building…

The largest Pokemon Center in Japan yet, dubbed Pokemon Center Tokyo DX (the DX stands for deluxe), recently opened in the Takashimaya department store in…

Now that the cherry blossoms are in full bloom in many parts of Japan, sakura enthusiasts are everywhere trying to enjoy the beautiful pink blossoms….

Visiting Naohiro Yako (@yako_flpr3)’s Instagram, you will be struck by his arresting urban photography taken in major Japanese cities. Armed with his camera, he’s managed…

My meal was interrupted by the staff heralding his coming. ‘Everyone, we have just received some great news!’ I ceased cutting into the Pikachu omlette…

For fans of Japanese TV Dramas, Fuji Television’s　Monday 9 pm time slot, affectionately known as Getsuku, is the most important time of the week. Since…

If you’ve ever thought the mid-air sword fights in video games and anime were pushing the boundaries of plausability, you’ve obviously never seen this ‘future…

Jewellers U-Treasure are the purveyors of fine jewellery for the more sophisticated otaku. Despite being Pokemon or Star Wars themed, their items don’t look childish…

Most tourists who come to the glitzy shopping district of Ginza in Tokyo, and many of those who work there don’t realize that honey is…