4 Tokyo Ninja Hideouts Wannabe Shinobi Need to Experience
Ninjas continue to capture the imagination of overseas visitors as one of the most badass aspects of Japanese history. There are certain prefectures of historical…
Akihabara
Get Mileage on Your Anime T-Shirt At New Anime Song DJ Party in Akihabara
Do you have plans to visit Akihabara this weekend? If so, you may want to check out a completely new DJ party concept having its…
The Best Pet Cafes in Tokyo for Animal Lovers
Living in Tokyo, it’s hard to get a fix of the fluffy stuff. Pets are usually not allowed in apartments and hectic work schedules hold…
“Otaku House” Promises Cheap Lodging and Fun Experiences For Otaku Tourists
Updated on 08/27/2018 Whether or not you identify yourself as an “otaku,” if you’re a fan of anime, gaming, cosplay and other aspects of Japanese…
We Visited The Cowboy Bebop Cafe in Akihabara And It Was Amazing!
Ever since it was announced, as we reported earlier this year, Cowboy Bebop fans have been eagerly waiting for the Cowboy Bebop Good Smile x…
CYCLE:HOLIC Offers Both Cycling Gym Training & Bar Time With Jersey-Clad Staff
The growing popularity of cycling in Japan, and perhaps the popularity of cycling-themed manga and anime such as Yowamushi Pedal and Long Riders!, has inspired…
Cheese Fondue Barbeque Gyoza at Best Gyoza Restaurant in Tokyo
A Japanese variant on Chinese dumplings, gyoza become the go-to comfort food for many an ex-pat. Often called pan-stickers in the U.S., these stuffed pockets…
Guns, Food and Booze at Akiba Base Shooting Cafe & Bar
The wonderfully colorful and chaotic neighborhood of Akihabara is high on the list of must-see destinations for many Tokyo-bound tourists. Just as popular with shoppers…
Cowboy Bebop Themed Cafe is Opening Up in Japan, Complete with Anime Inspired Decor and Menu
Cowboy Bebop is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a Cowboy Bebop-themed cafe in Tokyo and Osaka next month! As fans of mega-popular anime series Cowboy…
Gachapon Heaven at Gachapon Kaikan, the Akihabara Store That is Floor to Ceiling Capsule Toy Machines
Akihabara is a paradise for collectors of anime, manga and video game merchandise. Although trawling through second hand shops looking for rare items and deals…
“World’s First” Anime Eyeglasses Shop Opens In Akihabara
Akihabara is often lauded as Tokyo’s Mecca of tech and otaku subculture, so the district is not exactly a stranger to innovation. The district boasts…
Popular #FollowMeTo Couple Takes A Beautiful Trip Through Iconic Japanese Travel Spots
Murad Osmann, the photographer behind the hit #followmeto project featuring his wife Natalia Zakharova leading him by the hand to some of the world’s most…
Attempting The Monster Ramen Challenge In Akihabara, Tokyo!
Chris Broad of Abroad in Japan took on the ultimate Japanese food challenge, which is none other than attempting to devour an entire bowl of…
Pokémon Rowlet’s First Time Visiting Friends At Akihabara’s Owl Forest
One of the many must-visit spots in Tokyo is the Owl Forest, where visitors can interact with owls of different species, sizes, and origins. And…
Get Your Training On At Japan’s First “Maid Gym” In Akihabara
We’ve all vowed to regularly hit the gym at one point in our lives, but for a lot of us, it takes so much more…