TRUNK: Tokyo’s Newest Boutique Hotel
Wrapped in a cool monotone facade and balanced out by natural touches of wood is a new boutique hotel that recently emerged in the heart of Tokyo’s Shibuya district. For those looking to take in…
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Tokyo Game Show 9/14～9/15
Today is the first press day for this year’s Tokyo Game Show (the four-day expo won’t be open to the public until Saturday).
Japanese Conveyor Belt Sushi Menu ー Cheese Burgers, Steak, Ramen?
Japan's conveyor Belt Sushi restaurants called kaitenzushi 回転寿司 in Japanese are a favorite with everybody. Yes, I said everybody! From babies and young kids, pregnant mothers and people who can…
Launch pad fire grounds Japanese rocket and station cargo capsule
A fire broke out at the base of a Japanese H-2B rocket Tuesday during final preparations for launch of an HTV cargo ship to the International Space Station (ISS). The HTV cargo ship, carryi…
Final Fantasy VII Remake Continues To Look Like A Brand New Game
Blink and you’ll miss some of the brand new additions to Final Fantasy VII for the remake, as showcased in this new trailer that Square Enix put out in honor of the Tokyo Game Show this week. Am…
Pop-up pavilions for kissing and "dangerous play" draw attention to rules of privately-owned public spaces
Tato Architects and Dot Architects are among six studios that created pop-up pavilions at the Kyoto Art Center to examine the various prohibitions that apply to privately-owned public space…
How the October Consumption Tax Hike Will Affect You
Worried about the upcoming increase in consumption tax in Japan? As a Mainichi editorial pointed out, the tax hike is intended to offset increasing government spending and debt. But big que…
Osaka City
Japan’s third-largest city of Osaka, the capital of Osaka Prefecture, lies in the very center of the country. Hanazono Rugby StadiumHanazono Rugby Stadium is Japan’s oldest rugby-dedic…
Kenji Ishikawa Travels the World Taking Photographs Using Only Moonlight
And if there’s anyone who understands the importance of light it’s Kenji Ishikawa. The 74-year old Japanese photographer has been travelling the world for the last 35 years taking photograp…
Nissan CEO Saikawa to quit Sept. 16 in face of overpaid compensation
The new CEO will face daunting challenges including rebuilding governance shaken by the arrest of Ghosn over alleged financial misconduct and restoring earnings after falling to a record low on falte…