This survey starts off entertaining, but towards the end it gets a bit odd, perhaps due to my poor translation of some of the terms… I hope that doesn’t spoil this look at what things Japanese people…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 7 years, 11 months ago | 1 comment

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 as costum…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 7 years, 11 months ago | 0 comments

Japan's Meteorological Agency says it appears the annual rainy season has begun in Okinawa and the Amami islands in the southwest.

The agency made the announcement on Saturday morning.

Officials at t…

posted by  Tanuki | 7 years, 11 months ago | 1 comment

Toyota Motor and its group companies will invest in a project set up by volunteers to develop a flying car.

Project members are volunteer engineers from Toyota and other firms. They are trying to pro…

posted by  Tanuki | 7 years, 11 months ago | 2 comments

Japan’s government has released a list of more than 300 companies that have breached labour laws, in a move designed to crack down on firms that are putting employees at risk of literally working the…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 7 years, 11 months ago | 0 comments

From alternative gallery Espace Louis Vuitton to the retro views from Tokyo Towers, Tadashi Abé reveals his favourite spots in Tokyo

posted by  banzaitokyo | 7 years, 11 months ago | 0 comments

Waking up early can be tough, especially if you’re a recent graduate who is new to the 9-to-5 shift. Sometimes you just keep hitting that snooze button over and over. But if you live in Japan, you’re…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 7 years, 11 months ago | 0 comments

National universities are seeing a restructuring boom for the first time in decades, with many faculties being newly launched and others being reorganized. Two key concepts behind many of these moves…

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Japanese makers of models are showing their latest products at a trade fair in Shizuoka City.

Seventy-eight makers from across the country have set up booths at the 56th annual Shizuoka Hobby Show. T…

posted by  Yubi | 7 years, 11 months ago | 0 comments

Aimer will perform the theme song to Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel Part 1 Presage Flower, the first part of the upcoming film trilogy, set to premiere on Oct. 14!

posted by  banzaitokyo | 7 years, 11 months ago | 0 comments