Halfway between winter and spring equinox, the plum flowers will start to blossom across Japan. The 88th day of spring marks the first day of tea leaf picking for a new season, and the leaves of this…

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

For many travelers, getting to live like a local and having the opportunity to connect with new people is a big priority. In Japan, this can be challenging due to the language barrier. Since half of …

posted by  banzaitokyo | 8 years, 2 months ago | 1 comment

Here is some great news for all of you Studio Ghibli Anime fans.

Oscar-winning Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki has come out of retirement to work on a new animated feature film, a producer at Studio…

posted by  Yubi | 8 years, 2 months ago | 4 comments

The Japanese government issued its first licence for a self-driving car to Nissan, and the car has the number plate '20 20' to mark the year the company hopes to sell such vehicles to customers.

Alth…

posted by  Yubi | 8 years, 2 months ago | 1 comment

Evidence is mounting that Tokyo’s housing boom is nearing an end.

In the Kachidoki area facing Tokyo Bay, home to the city’s hottest market given its proximity to venues for the 2020 Olympic Games, r…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 8 years, 2 months ago | 1 comment

The much anticipated Fullmetal Alchemist live action movie will open on December 1, 2017. First visual from the movie featuring protagonist Edward's brother Alphonse Elric has also been unveiled.

posted by  banzaitokyo | 8 years, 2 months ago | 1 comment

In a country where novelty is the norm and cuteness is king, these places stand out in more ways than one. Among the numerous themed cafés scattered all over Japan, we’ve rounded up our top picks.

No…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 8 years, 2 months ago | 1 comment

According to this year’s forecast, Japan still has a month or two until the cherry blossoms turn the country into a beautiful pink-tinged wonderland. But while it’s too early to see the sakura, you c…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 8 years, 2 months ago | 1 comment

When the bell rings after 4th period, it’s time for lunch.

I need to bring my brimming tray from the staffroom to the class I’m eating with today. A whirlwind of activity threatens my careful ascent …

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

Travelling to Tokyo can be a daunting experience. For one, there are so many places to visit, it is difficult to know where to start.

But what if you have been there so many times that you long for n…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 8 years, 2 months ago | 1 comment