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After two and half years Japan is considering opening its borders to independent tourists, but as of now, no concrete plans have been made. Currently, the daily cap remains at 50,000 and tourists need to visit in a group or individual tour package. Allegedly, Prime …Read more »
Everyone loves well-drawn anime food. (Like, we can kind of understand why Chihiro’s parents went for that buffet in Spirited Away. Did you see it?) But if you’re a long-time anime viewer, you’ll have seen some basic Japanese snacks making the rounds. And after seeing how …Read more »
The combination of the long-esteemed pedigree of anime Studio Pierrot and Too Kyo Games (its founders created the Danganronpa series) resulted in exactly what I want anime to be. For as Cyber City Oedo 808 established decades ago, the absolute highest form of narrative is …Read more »
Cardcaptor Sakura is back, and a cafe celebrating the series is coming to Tokyo. The limited-time Cardcaptor Sakura cafe, themed around the series’ adorable Kero-chan, will be hosted in Tokyo Soramichi, which located in Tokyo Skytree Town, from April 27 to July 8. There are several Kero-chan-themed …Read more »
Comedy is all about premise. Whether we’re talking stand-up, sitcoms, or anything else along the side-splitting spectrum, every joke starts with the backbone of a good setup. A particularly solid one can serve as fuel for a series of jokes depending on how agile a …Read more »
Despite the conveniences New York City does offer its otaku – Japantown groceries, fresh imports at Kinokuniya, cheap manga and old games at Book-Off, a wide selection of quality ramen – we have longed for an anime convention. Though there are a lot of us, …Read more »
Like it, hate it, or don’t really get it, you’re probably aware of the concept of the “pop-up” store. Whether in restaurant, cafe or retail form, it’s a limited-time establishment for selling seasonal goods, testing out the waters before opening a permanent shop, or basically …Read more »
Years ago, some clever entrepreneur opened two copyright-skirting bars in Tokyo: Zeon Bar and Federation Bar. Located on different floors of the same building on an Akihabara side street, these saloons offered patrons a Gundam -inspired drinking experience, with decor draped in a sort of …Read more »
I had always hoped and dreamed that North America would receive a Starfy game if we wished on enough…stars. This was because I wasn't really sure what it was, other than a cute 2-D "marine platformer" where, yes, every level is at least part water …Read more »
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