World Cosplay Summit celebrates 20th anniversary this summer in Nagoya
The World Cosplay Summit executive committee has announced a milestone in the form of one of the world’s largest cosplay events. “World’s Cosplay Summit 2022-20th…
Events
Learn Ainu culture through digital art and projection mapping at the KAMUY LUMINA event
Of all the indigenous people of Japan, the Ainu are arguably the most well recognised throughout both the Japanese and international communities, and yet despite…
Kobe’s Luminarie 2021 cancelled with alternative smaller event shining on its place
For over 20 years, during December the streets of Kobe city have been lit up as a symbol of hope at the Luminarie festival. What…
Lantern illumination displays turns Kyoto shrine pond into palace of light in stunning photos
Japanese photographer Usadanu (@usalica) has gained quite a following for his stunning photography of Kyoto and its surrounding areas. In the past, the talented photographer…
Ensuring a future for traditional culture and arts – Art & Culture Studio Kotonoha
One of the biggest effects of COVID-19 is the impact that it has had on the entertainment industry. More than 70% of jobs in the…
Try The “World’s Stinkiest Hamburger” And “Rotting Fish Lasagna” At Tokyo’s Stinky Good Restaurant
Special limited-time rare food events in Tokyo have come to be expected, but standout dishes such as the world’s first piranha ramen help them from…
Hello Kitty VS. Gundam Project Debuts With Awesome Anime Short In Surprise Crossover
Many crossovers we see consisting of Japanese entertainment giants seem like they would be a natural fit, as seen with the merchandise and events that…
Try The Most Delicious Of All Japan’s Seafood At The 2018 Japan Fisherman Festival
While Japan is home to so many delicious cuisine, perhaps its seafood is the main attraction for so many who visit to enjoy a food-themed…
Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbor Totoro Returns To Theaters This Fall For 30th Anniversary
Fans of Studio Ghibli in the U.S. will have a chance to board the Cat Bus and ride to the theater once more, as the…
Tokyo’s Fisherman’s Festival Impresses With Awesome Seafood
It’s not secret that Japan boasts incredibly delicious seafood delicacies, but tracking them all down in one trip can require a Herculean effort for even…
Free Entry Cheese Festival in Tokyo
Japan’s strengths when it comes to food are numerous. Their traditional cuisine is world famous and many of their eccentric innovations become viral hits. But…
To Revitalize A Small Mountain Village, Japan Is Filling It With Zombies
Promotional efforts for Japanese towns, particularly rural ones, often depend on some outside-the-box thinking–like making a pop idol unit out of 60 miner mannequins or…
Tokyo Mask Festival Has Some Of The Coolest And Creepiest Masks You’ll Ever See
As we’ve seen in the past with enormous wearable felt cat heads, Japan is no stranger to some of the more quirkier types of headgear…
Are You Down With Strawberry and Balsamic Vinegar Sushi? This Department Store Is!
We’ve observed before that there’s nothing about sushi that dictates raw fish be a topping, with Japan dishing out Kit Kat sushi as the most…
This Monster Large Fan Event In Kanazawa’s Tatemachi Street Is A Cultural Treat For Lucky Travelers
The city of Kanazawa’s Tatemachi Street is already a renowned shopping district and sightseeing area for travelers both foreign and domestic, but it’s now set…