New Studio Ghibli Short Animation by Hayao Miyazaki to be Screened at Ghibli Museum
A new short animation entitled Boro the Caterpillar will be shown exclusively at the Studio Ghibli museum in Mitaka. The screening will begin from 21st…
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Kyoto Night Club LAB.TRIBE : An Entertainment Space Transcending All Genres
There are a few good night clubs in Kyoto, such as World Peace Love which we saw in our coverage of the Pontocho area last…
Offer Your Valentine A Taste of Japan With Chocolates Featuring Uniquely Japanese Ingredients
With Valentine’s Day just a little over a month away, Japan’s chocolate makers and chocolate shops have gone into full swing, announcing their lineups for…
Japanese Comedian’s Blackface Met With Both Indignation and Indifference Online
During a popular year-end comedy show on national broadcaster Nippon Television, Masatoshi Hamada of the famous Japanese comic duo Downtown appeared in a brief segment…
Party With Geishas Or Apply For A Job: Geisha House’s New Global Strategy
Located at about two hours from Kyoto, the city of Obama and its Sanchomachi district in particular is one of several places in Japan that…
Kyoto Gatten’s Succulent Wagyu Tempura Joined By Wagyu Shabu & Sukiyaki This Winter
In Fall 2017, a new star emerged in the Kyoto dining scene, Kyoto Gatten Tempura Pub. Combining the fine art of tempura with the trendy…
Japan’s Self-Defence Force Scale Castle for a Different Kind of Mission
Japan’s Self-Defence Forces usually occupy themselves with training to protect their country, but they’re not shy about pitching in to help their local community. The…
Hokuto no Gotoku Trailers Confirm: The Competition Is Already Dead
When the first long trailer aired last week, gaming fans finally got a real look at the highly anticipated Hokuto ga Gotoku, the latest game…
Police Detain and Interrogate Man For Warning Elementary Schoolers Blocking His Apartment
When we’re faced with an adult causing trouble or making a scene in public, finding the right words to warn them or persuade them to…
Savor the Scent of Japanese Spring With Lipton’s Sakura Tea
Although the beautiful blooms of sakura and the picnics that go with them won’t happen for another few months, Japanese people usually think of Spring…
Renting an Official Anime Car Made Our Love Live! Sunshine!! Pilgrimage Sensational!!!
Most anime fans have seen pictures of cars decorated in full or partial wrap-around stickers or paintwork featuring anime characters. A common sight in otaku-friendly…
Every Year Has A Character: Japan Chooses Its “Kanji of the Year” 2017
For the last 23 years, people in Japan have turned on the evening news on December 12 (Kanji Day) to learn which “kanji of the…
Sumo Wrestler Turns Into Flabby Bird In Indoor Skydiving Center’s Promotional Video
Ever since the first recreational vertical wind tunnel opened in Las Vegas in 1982, it has been possible to enjoy the thrill of “flying” without…
Japanese Stew Fused With Cheese Fondue Is The Highlight Of Gastropub’s Hearty Holiday Menu
Somewhat removed from the hustle and bustle of Shibuya station, the area known as “Okushibu” continues to gain popularity for its more laid-back atmosphere, galleries…
Scenic Kyoto Restaurant Bus Tour Puts Traditional Kyoto Restaurant On Wheels
Food on the go is nothing new in Japan. Japanese train passengers, for example, have enjoyed delicious bento boxed lunches in trains from the earliest…