Tokyo Boogie-Woogie
Photo: Hiromu Nagahara and his new book, “Tokyo Boogie-Woogie: Japan’s Pop Era and Its Discontents,” published by Harvard University Press. The book explores pop music and the transformatio…
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5 ferry routes to operate in Tokyo waters
The Tokyo metropolitan government will begin offering ferry cruises on rivers, canals and in the bay area later this month, as a pilot program to promote Tokyo’s waterfront areas.
Tokyo Ghoul Live Action Movie Reveals New Visuals
With only a few months to go until its premiere, the Tokyo Ghoul live action film has released a new teaser visual and a number of character shots featuring Kubota Masataka as Kaneki Ken, reflected …
Non-gaming apps start making serious money: Line, Spotify are top grossers
People love to splurge on games in app stores, even as other apps struggle to make money. But this is starting to change as companies figure out ways to monetize their non-game apps, says a new …
7 Places in Tokyo to Check Out If You’re a Gamer
Japan is like nirvana for gamers. Not only has it been responsible for trendsetting hardware — did anyone try the Nintendo Switch yet? — it’s also the home of some of the most famous video games to d…
The 3 Million Yen MUJI Hut, Coming this Fall
A year and a half ago, MUJI revealed plans to begin selling huts: small, humble abodes that would allow users to enjoy the simple pleasures of life, anywhere they wanted. They commissioned 3 notable …
The Joy of Watching Miniature Japanese Meals Being Prepared
There are books on the wall, a table in the middle of the room, a plant, maybe a floor lamp or two. But something doesn’t feel right in this room, like it’s a set. Suddenly, a gigantic hand reaches i…
Map of Tokyo trains in real time
Take a look at this interactive map of Tokyo transportation that displays positions of all the trains in real time. It looks like the website is quite old (2012) and it is in Japanese. So I am not 10…
Japan’s Top Restrooms
“Toilet hunter” Maritomo has been seeking out Japan’s most fun and unusual restrooms for over a decade. Here she presents 12 of her favorites, which demonstrate how creativity can transform the most …
“Insect Tsukemen,” the bug-filled ramen dish gaining popularity in Tokyo
Insects, which have long been a part of traditional meals in rural Japan, are now becoming popular among urban diners. Bugs are being served in all sorts of cocktails and desserts. There are even ins…