BABYMETAL To Release 'Live At Tokyo Dome' In April
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 w…
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10 Things to Do in Kabukicho
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 …
A Japanese Steel Company’s Beautiful Briefcase
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 a…
The ultimate act of love? The truth behind Japan's charaben culture
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 a…
Japan's iconic giant Gundam fires its last shot in Tokyo
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 repl…
Unrealistic Japanese romantic situations
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 t…
Toilet apartment
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 Ja…
9 Hours opens new designer capsule hotel in North Shinjuku
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 …
How to deal with being a foreign chick in a Japanese office
You have successfully jumped through all the hoops and got yourself a job in Japan — congratulations! While you should celebrate with a nice glass of bubbly and start brushing up on your keigo (honor…
Japan takes a big step toward widespread drone delivery service
Japan, perhaps more than any nation on Earth, has a deep history with autonomous drones. Its companies have been using them for decades to assist with agriculture, infrastructure inspection, and cons…