Black Lives Matter March in Osaka Draws Crowd of Over 1,000
The death of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis on May 25, 2020, was captured on video and circulated widely, sparking protests…
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The rockenest most Osakanest granny idol group in town
Every generation has its heroes: John Wayne, The Beatles, Steve McQueen, Bruce Springsteen, Doogie Howser. Yet, these days in Japan, you’re more likely to see…
Osaka hotel’s samurai helmet inspired cake gives you a sweet taste of feudal Japan
The feudal era of Japan might be long gone, but the influence of samurais is still visible in modern day Japan. From traditional armor fitted…
Sylvanian Families Theme Park to Open in Osaka!
A new theme park recreating the village of Sylvania will open at Osaka’s Agricultural park, Sakai Green Museum Harvest Hill on March 20, 2020. The…
Easy Kansaiben To Sound Like a Native
I visited Yokohama last month in November for an interview and caught up with some friends while I was in the area. Two are Japanese…
Japan’s New Kitty Hotel And Cafe Hybrid Gives Guests Constant View Of Cats
Japanese cat cafe and animal rescue company Neco Republic is always looking for creative ways to find forever homes for rescue cats. In the past…
New Look At Super Nintendo World At Universal Studios Japan Teases Attractions
While Osaka’s Universal Studios Japan has been providing plenty of entertainment up until now with its numerous anime-themed attractions, but for video game fans all…
Smash Your Stress Away With Cloud’s Sword And Thor’s Hammer At Osaka’s New Rage Room
While we’ve seen popular events where shirtless macho men will rip up items that remind you of bad times, Japan hasn’t done much in terms…
Wild Japanese Macaque Sighted in Downtown Osaka / Monkey Do’s and Dont’s in Japan
Japanese macaque sightings in Osaka Since September 24th, several reports have been received of a wild Japanese macaque monkey sighted in downtown Osaka. At the…
Fans Will Be On Cloud Nine at This Wonderful “Weathering with You” Cafe
More than two months since its July 19th release, Makoto Shinkai’s hit film “Weathering with You” continues to bring fans to movie theaters in Japan….
Cute Plus Size Yukatas from Kimonomachi Available At Hankyu Summer Fes & Online Store
Wearing a yukata 浴衣, a casual unlined kimono made of cotton or synthetic fabric, is one of the joys of summer for many Japanese people….
MGM Resorts Japan LLC’s Jason P. Hyland Explains His Vision For Integrated Resorts
IR in Japan Just about a year ago, Japan’s IR Implementation Bill was passed into law, opening the door to legalized casino gambling in Japan…
“Osaka Power” Video Showcases The Loud and Carefree Spirit of Osaka
As Osaka readies itself for the G20 Summit this weekend, international attention is once again focused on the third largest city in Japan. For those…
When Train Cultures Collide: Tatami Kanzaki’s One-Frame Manga Depicts A Traveler’s Woes
Osaka vs. Tokyo: Differences in Culture and Etiquette The cultural differences between Kanto (the region centered around Tokyo), and Kansai (the region where you’ll find…
Gudetama Green Tea Tiramisu and Other Lazy Egg Treats at Maccha House Collab Cafe
Gudetama, a very relatable character, is an egg who likes to laze around. His creators, Sanrio, are famously responsible for Hello Kitty among other cute…