Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms is a film I wish I’d seen in the cinema.
But no - Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms steadfastly refuses to conform to such predictable expectations.
They…

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If you are visiting Kyoto, you probably want to take lots and lots of photos.
In Kyoto, that has lead to disheartening scenes like this:Groups of tourists chasing after geisha and maiko (geisha appre…

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Some people might try to outdo others with elaborate and showy costumes.
This event is called “Jimi Halloween” (地味ハロウィン), with jimi (地味) meaning “mundane,” “plain,” or “subdued.” As Spoon & Tamag…

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The iconic neighbourhood boasts beautiful streets, traditional tea houses and is home to geishas, so it's no surprise that it's become a visitor hotspot.
While photos in popular areas such as Hanamik…

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Game Details Developer: NintendoPublisher: NintendoPlatform: SwitchRelease Date: Oct. 31, 2019Price: $60ESRB Rating: E for EveryoneLinks: Amazon | Official website Nintendo: Nintendo: SwitchOct.
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Planning your trip, but not sure of the best time to visit Tokyo?
Cherry blossom season is, of course, peak visiting season for many travelers, and for good reason.
Not to worry if this is the only t…

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Here are a few cheapo tips for a day trip from Tokyo to Kawaguchiko.
With direct transport from Tokyo to Kawaguchiko, it’s an unsurprisingly popular spot, and well worth a day trip.
If you are planni…

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This large airport was built on reclaimed land in Osaka Bay and opened in 1994 to service cities like Osaka, Kyoto, Nara and Kobe.
KIX to KyotoThe joke goes that the only reason tourists visit Osaka …

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The signs begin with the title; Godzilla had just fought his robotic foe in the previous year’s Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla.
Godzilla Raids Again (1955)Quickly produced to capitalize on the global suc…

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Nissan has built an all-wheel-drive Leaf EV with power figures that'd put it head and shoulders above the hot hatchback competition...if it planned to put the thing into production.
Last week, Nissan…

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