Major travel agency H.I.S. Co. on Wednesday celebrated the opening of its second robot-staffed Henn na Hotel. The new location is near the Tokyo Disney Resort in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture.

The name i…

posted by  Yubi | 8 years, 8 months ago | 2 comments

Surveillance cameras will be installed on each of the roughly 3,800 subway cars in Tokyo, their operators said Tuesday, part of an effort to improve public safety ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 8 years, 8 months ago | 2 comments

Japanese pop-metal sensation BABYMETAL will release "Live At Tokyo Dome", on April 1. The 2 Blu-ray + 4 CD set captures the band's two September 2016 concerts at Tokyo Dome which saw BABYMETAL perfor…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 8 years, 8 months ago | 1 comment

Whether you’re keen to try out the dodgier side of nightlife that Tokyo has to offer or just want to explore the streets, there are plenty of things to do in Kabukicho. The entertainment district is …

posted by  banzaitokyo | 8 years, 8 months ago | 3 comments

Konstella is a new brand of stylish carrying cases made by Japanese steel company Toyo Steel. The Osaka-based manufacturer specializes in utilitarian lightweight steel products like tool boxes and ca…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 8 years, 8 months ago | 3 comments

Adorable "kawaii" food is uniquely ascendant in Japan.
In eateries across the country, diners feast on dishes made to resemble Snoopy, Moomin, and Peter Rabbit. Bakeries sculpt sweet and savory treat…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 8 years, 8 months ago | 4 comments

The iconic giant Gundam that has protected citizens in Tokyo, Japan since 2009 is officially no more.

After its last show on March 5, the 59-foot (18-meter) tall RX-78 Gundam replica was officially d…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 8 years, 8 months ago | 1 comment

This survey from goo Ranking looked at romantic situations people find unrealistic; many of those below are from corny manga comics or Hollywood movies. Number 16 in particular features in far too ma…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 8 years, 8 months ago | 1 comment

It is probably not worth a separate article but this apartment listing got lots of attention on social media yesterday. Personally I am not a huge fan of photos that show "weird" side of Japan - most…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 8 years, 8 months ago | 2 comments

9 Hours is hoping to cash in on the massive influx of tourists to Tokyo in recent times, leading to a number of new hotels in the Shinjuku area to cover the shortfall in accommodation. While most of …

posted by  banzaitokyo | 8 years, 8 months ago | 1 comment