A lot of otaku are also interested in Japan in general, which can include visiting Japan or even living there. But where’s the best prefecture to live in the county if you’re not a native? A new study decided to find an answer. For the …Read more »
A new tour kicked off in Tokyo this month in which sightseers are shuttled around to… public restrooms. To be fair, these aren’t any ol’ toilets. These restrooms are all part of THE TOKYO TOILET project, which invited leading architects to put an artistic spin …Read more »
Believe it or not, Shaman King is 20 years old. The manga-turned-anime by Hiroyuki Takei about the adventures of Yoh Asakura is celebrating its 20th with an exhibition that’ll hit Tokyo, Osaka and Aomori over the course of the next few months. The exhibition will feature original illustrations by …Read more »
Oh boy! A shop and cafe based on the works of Osamu Tezuka, he of Astro Boy/Tetsuwan Atom, Phoenix and Black Jack, just opened up in Asakusa, Tokyo. We’re not sure we quite believe this, but apparently it’s one of only two shops in the world (the other is …Read more »
Two hundred thousand. That’s roughly how many people crowded into the Tokyo Big Sight each day for three days late last year for the largest fan convention in the world, Comic Market, a.k.a. Comiket. It’s a number that’s hard to really visualize. By comparison, the …Read more »
Here in Japan, the era of buying adult magazines in convenience stores seems to be coming to an end. 7-Eleven, one of the largest convenience stores chains in the country, began pulling adult-oriented magazines from its racks January 21. By August, the new policy is …Read more »
Tokyo is known for its variety of theme hotels, from hostels that reuse the pieces of an old sleeper train to ultra-kawaii Airbnbs run by Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s talent agency to rooms occupied by the Big G. The latest addition to the scene is the …Read more »
There’s a new Made in Abyss film on the way, and one Tokyo bakery is celebrating by giving itself a makeover. The bakery, Usagiza Lepus, will go Abyss-y from January 18 to March 17, when it will offer up treats based on the manga-turned-anime series. …Read more »
Soon, Tokyo commuters will be saying hello to Hello Kitty every morning. That’s because trains on the Keio and Toei Shinjuku Lines will be soon be getting trains decked out in Hello Kitty stylings. The trains, which are set to debut November 1, are part …Read more »
Big news for Prince of Tennis fans: the franchise is getting its first-ever official store. The store, which will open in Shinjuku, Tokyo October 26, is called “Tenipurisuto,” an abbreviation of “Tennis Prince Store.” A new visual, featuring iconic characters from the franchise, was unveiled …Read more »
Do you like Katsuhiro Otomo’s classic Akira, often forget what day it is and have a lot of wall space? If so, this giant calendar may be for you. Modeled after the Akira mural on display in Shibuya, Tokyo (which we showcased in a video …Read more »
Last year we reported on MariCar, a Go-kart tour service in Japan which rents Mario Kart-themed cosplay to customers as they are lead on a driving tour around Tokyo. In characteristic fashion, Nintendo felt the need to protect their IP from damage and began a …Read more »
Those who watched JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable will remember the convenience store in Morioh called Owson—and Japan fans will recognize it as the JoJo’s take on Lawson, a real life convenience store chain. Now Owson is set to appear in real life. From …Read more »
Popular manga Shaman King turns 20 this year, and in celebration, Japanese karaoke parlor chain Karaoke no Tetsujin is offering up some King-ly stuff. First up, original drinks based on the various teams that participate in the Shaman Fight in the manga, such as Funbari …Read more »
If you love cosplay so much you’re considering moving to Japan and entering into a fake marriage in order to obtain residency, well, you might want to think again. Canadian cosplayer Shannon Daniel Wong, who did just that, was just busted by the Tokyo Metropolitan …Read more »
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