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.
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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
Plan a November 8 visit to Digi Game Expo at Akihabara UDX: playable indie games, development tools, Japanese maker perspectives and current admission rules.
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
Plan Amusement Expo’s November 7 public day: ticket choices, arcade machines versus the music concert, and Japanese perspectives on what makes the show worthwhile.
BEYOND THE STRAND 2026: Kojima’s Creative Process in Tokyo
A guide to Kojima Productions’ Tokyo exhibition: preview versus standard tickets, Death Stranding production materials and Japanese creators’ design decisions.
Kanda Myojin IT Charms Explained
Why does a Tokyo shrine offer an IT charm? Explore Kanda Myojin’s history, Japanese workplace rituals, the ¥1,000 offering and how to visit respectfully.
Animate Girls Festival 2026 First Visit Guide
Plan AGF in Ikebukuro on November 7–8: main-hall tickets versus stage viewing, face-photo requirements, prices and a Japanese fan’s experience.
2k540 Crafts Beneath the Railway in Akihabara
Explore 2k540 through its makers, materials and workshops, with Japanese perspectives, current shop examples and practical access from Akihabara.
Art Week Tokyo 2026: From Zines to Sculpture
Explore Art Week Tokyo through zines and sculpture: two contrasting galleries, November 4–8 dates, November 6–8 free buses and verified venue hours.
Tokyo Game Dungeon 14: What a Demo Can Teach Its Maker
Visit Tokyo Game Dungeon 14 on October 31, 2026: admission choices, regular versus early-entry tickets and Japanese creators’ lessons from playtesting.
Nuikatsu Explained: Why Fans Take Plushies Out
What is nuikatsu? Explore Japan’s plush-companion hobby through Japanese fan experiences, creative choices and practical tips for a first outing.
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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?