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And last weekend, it’s where you could find the Pokémon Shirts shop. An even bigger treat for fans, though, was waiting upstairs……where Original Stitch had set up a gallery of all 151 shirt patt…
Aichi PrefectureKorankei GorgeKorankei is one of the most popular autumn foliage viewing spots in Aichi Prefecture with the red Taigetsukyo Bridge being the place to capture the best photo. At n…
So what are your options to transfer money out of Japan? If you want to transfer money to Japan, see our article on transferring money to Japan. They allow you to transfer your funds to a l…
Image copyright Getty ImagesWearing glasses at work has become an emotive topic in Japan following reports that some firms have told female employees to remove them. That has sparked heated disc…
The bottom of the receipt reads:“Following the custom in Japan, [this restaurant]’s service staff are fully compensated by their salary. So let’s take a look at how Japanese restaurants amanage …
Following in the footsteps of Alan Booth, which is no mean feat, Peter Orosz has managed to produce one of the most intriguing and beautifully produced psychogeographical books about Japan in recent …
In Yamagata, these monks worship Dewa Sanzan, a trio of sacred mountain ranges representing birth, death, and rebirth. Photo: Randiah Camille Green The Honma Museum of Art’s garden. Photo: …
It appears, though, that fancy restaurants specializing in Japanese cuisine aren’t the only workplaces in Japan that don’t allow glasses. Broadcaster Nippon Television’s morning talk show Sukkir…
Sony Interactive Entertainment is putting Guerrilla Games managing director Hermen Hulst in charge of PlayStation’s Worldwide Studios. Hulst oversaw Guerrilla’s production of the Killzone games …
Super Nintendo World won’t open at Universal Studios Japan until next spring. AdvertisementIt also looks like Super Nintendo World might be visible from Hogwarts, which might ruin the ambiance.…
