Is this a good thing? I should have seen it coming. After the huge success of the last two Dragon Ball Z films, and the waves of merchandise that was tied in, I guess the thought of a new Dragon Ball…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 10 years, 2 months ago | 1 comment

This is an outstanding natural history museum, with beautiful, curiosity-inspiring exhibits exploring the animal and plant kingdoms and the prehistoric world. It's also a real bargain - general admis…

posted by  Yubi | 10 years, 2 months ago | 2 comments

The world may be fascinated by the anime and manga "otaku" (geek) culture that has transformed Tokyo's Akihabara "Electric Town" district. But Takeo Oka wants to keep it from encr…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 10 years, 2 months ago | 1 comment

"Increasing Services!" - Japanese Vending Machines If you walk around a town in Japan, you will notice that there are vending machines everywhere. That isn't surprising considering that the…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 10 years, 2 months ago | 2 comments

Let's take a look at one of the popular shops in Akihabara, the center of anime and manga culture. Creator's Cafe Akihabara Seisakujo is a cafe set up to be the perfect working environment for creato…

posted by  Yubi | 10 years, 2 months ago | 3 comments

Are you familiar with the word "Rojo-kansatsu (????, literally meaning observation on the road)"? Rojo-kansatsu is an act of watching and appreciating something too common that you wouldn't…

posted by  Yubi | 10 years, 2 months ago | 0 comments

The race is down to its final laps regarding Tokyo's new national stadium, with Japan's sports minister Hakubun Shimomura saying a final decision on its design will be made in a week. The current des…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 10 years, 2 months ago | 0 comments

Prior to 1609, Ryukyu (modern day Okinawa prefecture) was an independent kingdom, but in that year the Shimazu clan of Satsuma (in southern Kyushu) successfully invaded. The Shimazu left the Ryukyuan…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 10 years, 2 months ago | 0 comments

The Tokyo Jazz Festival is the largest jazz event in Japan. This authentic jazz festival captivates the audience with traditional and sophisticated performances. Moving its event location to Marunouc…

posted by  Yubi | 10 years, 2 months ago | 0 comments

During my eight years in Japan, I’ve been to my share of conferences and they’ve covered all sorts of topics. Some are repeated every year – like “Successful Team Teaching” and “Fostering Student Com…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 10 years, 2 months ago | 0 comments