Kaiju No. 8 DJ Event in Tokyo: Hearing the Soundtrack Differently
Explore Kaiju No. 8’s December 5 DJ event through its composer’s ideas, artist comments and practical ticket, ID and viewing questions for Tokyo visitors.
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2.5D Theatre in Japan and the Character on Stage
What is Japanese 2.5D theatre? Explore manga, anime and game adaptations through actors’ voices and gestures, contrasting Japanese fan accounts and first-visit questions.
MUTTONI Box Theatres in Hachioji
Discover MUTTONI’s mechanical box theatres at Hachioji Yume Art Museum, November 14, 2026–January 11, 2027, with visitor details and Japanese perspectives.
SANUKI X GAME 2026 in Takamatsu Shopping Streets
SANUKI X GAME brings games into Takamatsu’s shopping streets on November 15, 2026. Explore the programme, shop hours and Japanese exhibitors’ perspectives.
Garage Kits Explained: Why a Figure Arrives Unfinished
What is a Japanese garage kit? Understand the parts, the builder’s creative role, coloured-resin options and two Japanese hobbyists’ accounts of finishing one.
Design Festa 64: Meeting the Makers Behind Original Art
Visit Design Festa 64 in Tokyo on November 14–15, 2026: tickets, a current artist preview and Japanese makers’ perspectives on looking, talking and discovering.
Ita-Bags Explained: Fan Display, Friendship and Comparison
What is an ita-bag, and why repeat the same badge? Explore Japanese fan perspectives, display choices and a practical way to plan your first arrangement.
Code Geass Exhibition in Osaka: What to Know Before Visiting
Plan a visit to the Code Geass 20th anniversary exhibition in Osaka: story spoilers, Japanese visitor perspectives and November–December 2026 admission rules.
Digi Game Expo 2026: Games, Tools and Makers in Akihabara
Digi Game Expo 2026’s public hours have ended. Explore its announced indie games and tools, Japanese maker perspectives and the work behind a playable demonstration.
Tsukumo Robot Kingdom: What Happened to Akihabara’s Robot Shop?
Tsukumo Robot Kingdom closed in May 2020. Discover the Akihabara shop’s history, its hands-on appeal and Japanese accounts of making hobby robots work today.
Amusement Expo 2026: Tokyo’s Arcade Public Day
Amusement Expo 2026’s public day has ended. Explore its arcade machines, concert distinction and Japanese accounts of making and visiting the show.
BEYOND THE STRAND 2026: Kojima’s Creative Process in Tokyo
A guide to Kojima Productions’ Tokyo exhibition: standard admission from November 4, Death Stranding production materials and Japanese creators’ design decisions.
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Arduino in Japan and Akihabara?
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Samurai Nicknames, Monikers, Aliases, and Pseudonyms
When I studied abroad in Japan I was not the only Adam in my program, so in an effort to differentiate my friends dubbed me “Megane,” due to my spectacular specs. Nicknames are quite common in Engli…
Japan's First Specialist Robot Store! The Original Akihabara Robot Shop "Tsukumo Robot Kingdom"
"Tsukumo Robot Kingdom" is Japan's first specialist robot store. As a robot specialist, they've obviously got robots, and there are also other attractions such…
Shopping for a "plus size" in Japan
Living in Japan is an everyday challenge for me. As a 180 cm tall girl I probably have average size in my home country Germany, but in Japan I am considered as chubby, very tall and “meda…
7 Interesting Facts About Akashi Kaikyo Bridge in Japan
The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge in Japan is an engineering marvel and record-breaker. Akashi Kaikyo Bridge also called the Akashi Strait bridge or Pearl Bridge is one of the world's longest s…
Are there any onsens (natural hot springs) located close to Akihabara?
If I go to akihabara in the afternoon or an evening, is there any onsen that I can access easily?