Muji to open hotel in Ginza in spring 2019
There is a major shortage in hotel rooms as Tokyo continues to experience a tourism boom. This has led to all sorts of novelties, from Airbnb’s advance in the local market to even love hotels convert…
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Surveillance cameras introduced on JR Yamanote Line trains in Tokyo
Although Japan has a prominent number of police substations around communities, locals often take pride in how their cities generally have less surveillance and security cameras than other major deve…
Piko Taro and Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike team up to perform PPAP, promote low-energy LED light bulbs
The unlikely partnership between 2016’s one-hit wonder and Japan’s most powerful directly elected politician is meant to be promoting LED light bulbs and energy conservation. Governor Koike with…
Credit card company forms music idol group, Higashi-Ikebukuro 52
Since AKB has claimed Akihabara, Credit Saison has opted for the somewhat less iconic East Ikebukuro for its group, which comprises actual female employees of the credit card provider. Despite the na…
Enjoy the creepiest menu at the Tokyo Ghoul cafe
This summer fans of the manga and anime Tokyo Ghoul will want to head to The Guest Cafe and Diner in Ikebukuro, Tokyo for another themed pop-up. The cafe with art from the franchise as well…
Sacred island of Okinoshima recommended for UNESCO World Heritage site status
Japan and its tourism industry is obsessed with UNESCO World Heritage sites, a fascination driven by a highly successful TV show. While other countries boast many more registered sites, locals are ra…
Bridgestone announces airless tires for bicycles
Bridgestone has announced the latest in its line of “airless tires” that do not require inflation, this time adapting the technology for bicycles. The second generation of the Air Free Concept w…
Thanko’s Smaneck is hanging phone holder for keeping hands free while filming
This is certainly not a fashion accessory even by the slightly outlandish standards of Tokyo. Instead, the Smaneck (“smartphone neck”) is a simple yet ingenious way to hold your phone while keeping y…
Sony Global Education KOOV creative programming kits for children now available
In March 2016, Sony Global Education unveiled KOOV, a brilliant coding kit for young programmers. Now they are available at Japan Trend Shop but they are not cheap. The sets start from almost $500...
9 Hours opens new designer capsule hotel in North Shinjuku
9 Hours is hoping to cash in on the massive influx of tourists to Tokyo in recent times, leading to a number of new hotels in the Shinjuku area to cover the shortfall in accommodation. While most of …