In autumn 2024, the day that gaming fans had been waiting for finally arrived — the new Nintendo Museum opened…
Yvonne TanakaOctober 16, 2024
Here is the list of all the real-life Tokyo locations of Wim Wenders's cult indie film Perfect Days, including the…
Cherise FongMay 16, 2024
Sailor Moon celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2022 with the Sailor Moon Museum held at the Roppongi Museum in Tokyo,…
Claudia MitsuboriDecember 9, 2022
It's not rare for Japanese subcultures to expand overseas and then explode in the West. Manga, anime, and video games…
Anna ToccoliAugust 9, 2022
It was 2014 when a young pop star with long, turquoise twintails opened U.S. artist Lady Gaga's ArtRave: The Artpop…
Anna ToccoliJuly 29, 2022
The year is 1952. The revolution that will radically transform Japanese animation into what we know today is taking place…
Toshiko SakuraiMarch 28, 2022
When planning a trip to Japan, people often build their itinerary around tourist spots, museums, and other famous attractions. However,…
Anna ToccoliOctober 20, 2021
A creative partnership between Universal Studios Japan and The Pokémon Company was announced at the beginning of this month “to…
Toshiko SakuraiOctober 19, 2021
Japan is the country of origin of Pokémon and has been part of Japanese culture for me since I was…
Claudia MitsuboriAugust 10, 2021
How many video game franchises have worldwide International Championships to their credit? How many hold annual parades starring their most…
Toshiko SakuraiAugust 10, 2021
You'd have to have been hiding under a rock in 2016 not to have heard of Your Name (君の名は, Kimi…
Toshiko SakuraiJuly 1, 2021
It is undeniable that manga is one of the most popular Japanese cultural phenomena inside and outside the country. Throughout…
Lucia TsujiguchiMay 13, 2021
If Japan is not the world's mecca of themed cafés and restaurants, it has to be missing very little. Any…
Toshiko SakuraiFebruary 17, 2021
Universal Studios Japan in Osaka is one of Japan's most popular theme parks next to the Tokyo Disney Resort. Since…
Claudia MitsuboriFebruary 5, 2021
What does Hello Kitty have to do with the US-Japan bilateral Treaty of Cooperation and Security and the May 68…
Toshiko SakuraiJanuary 23, 2021
Improving your Japanese level or delving into different areas of Japanese culture from your own country can be easier than…
Maria PeñascalJanuary 13, 2021
We are the latest victims of Mr. Choppy, a voracious monster obsessed with swallowing the latest and craziest aesthetic trends.…
Toshiko SakuraiNovember 14, 2020
In many cultures, the deceased have great relevance. And Japan is no exception: death is almost as important as life.…
Maria PeñascalOctober 13, 2020
Studio Ghibli, the renowned Japanese animation studio responsible for landmark films such as My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, and Spirited…
Joseph WentzSeptember 19, 2020
The Japanese seasonal change isn't just noticeable in the change in temperature or the number of clothing layers you have…
Toshiko SakuraiSeptember 15, 2020
As the Halloween season approaches in Japan, cities transform: Shopping malls play eerie tunes over speakers while people shop. Soft…
Jonathan ReeveAugust 25, 2020
If you grew up in the 80s or 90s, you are more than likely familiar with the Sega Genesis, or…
Joseph WentzJuly 31, 2020
If you’re a fan of Japanese video games, manga, cosplay or comics, you will be naturally drawn to the Akihabara…
Roméo ArnaultJuly 18, 2020
We've already discussed in a previous article how easy and inexpensive it is to reach Matsue by bus from Hiroshima;…
Todd FongJanuary 23, 2020
Sponsored by Nakaumi Shinjiko Daisen DMO Let's suppose you came to the San'in Chuo Region of Shimane and Tottori Prefectures to…
Clémentine CintréJanuary 11, 2019
Sponsored by Tourism Oita Who hasn't dreamed of traveling back in time? Whilst the machine that would allow for such…
NoémieNovember 11, 2017
Fans of ONE PIECE from all over the world, thank you for waiting! After a long wait of 3 and…
VoyaponJuly 6, 2016
