I had to go outside for shopping on Wednesday, and one of the things I needed was bread for breakfast the next morning. Generally, I have a hard-boiled egg, and two breakfast rolls, plus orange juice…

posted by  Yubi | 9 years, 3 months ago | 0 comments

KYOTO--Researchers here said they have converted skin tissue into nerve cells using commercially available chemicals. The scientists from the Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine said May 1 they …

posted by  banzaitokyo | 9 years, 3 months ago | 0 comments

photos by InDigital courtesy Vogue Japan

Kimono-sleeved coats, embroidered koi fish, sheered mink applique of Mt. Fuji and wooden get_a sandals. I’m not describing a night of _kaiseki cuisine in …

posted by  RamenRyan | 9 years, 3 months ago | 1 comment

Its that time of the month again where we take a lookie around the holy land - Akihabara - the one stop for all your electronic and anime/manga needs. Today's post includes photos taken at Super Pota…

posted by  Yubi | 9 years, 3 months ago | 0 comments

The days may be getting shorter and colder, but even so, Tokyo doesn't turn into a dark and desolate place at this less than cheery time of year. In fact, the city transforms into a sparkling winter …

posted by  Yubi | 9 years, 3 months ago | 0 comments

Suika-wari, watermelon crushing, is a national favorite seasonal game in summer. There even exits the Japan Suika-Wari Association (JSWA), and they state official rules for Suikawari! Forget about th…

posted by  Yubi | 9 years, 3 months ago | 4 comments

Confession: I am an emoji hipster. Before your mom was sending you grinning emoji or that cute boy was texting you heart-eyes emoji, my study abroad friends and I were using our 2009-era SoftBank pho…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 9 years, 3 months ago | 0 comments

Although currently the center of a national debate and overall debacle, there is one nice story that’s come out of Tokyo’s National Stadium. When the iconic arena which hosted the 1964 Tokyo Olympi…

posted by  RamenRyan | 9 years, 3 months ago | 1 comment

A cat cafe is a god place to have a break if you are a cat lover

Rent prices in central Tokyo are so high that the vast majority of people don’t have space to own a cat (let alone swing one) and eve…

posted by  Yubi | 9 years, 3 months ago | 1 comment

Akihabara - its like its own small planet where you can get lost exploring electronics, figures, dolls and a load of other anime related merchandise. If you are planning on visiting Akihabara then gi…

posted by  Yubi | 9 years, 3 months ago | 0 comments