Hi-yah! A stoic martial arts hero dramatically works his way through a series of deadly techniques handed down from generation to generation, punctuated by a fearsome shout. It’s a familiar scene t…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 8 years, 10 months ago | 2 comments

A trip to Japan would not be complete without a little sake tasting! But unless you are an avid sake drinker, it can be hard to know where to begin. To help you navigate the world of sake, we've done…

posted by  Yubi | 8 years, 10 months ago | 3 comments

Last spring, I had the opportunity to study abroad in Tokyo, Japan. My study abroad program started in April, just in time for beautiful weather and cherry blossoms to greet us American college kids.…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 8 years, 10 months ago | 0 comments

First Avenue Tokyo Station is connected directly to the Yaesu exits of Tokyo Station in the basement, first and second floor. It is a specialized three story mall with 100 shops. There is Okashi La…

posted by  Yubi | 8 years, 10 months ago | 1 comment

Tokujin Yoshioka’s glass teahouse that opened in April 2015 in front of the Shorenin Temple in Kyoto

The teahouse plays a central role in the Japanese tea ceremony. It is to cha-no-yu, as it is r…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 8 years, 10 months ago | 1 comment

On Friday night, illustrious RocketNews24 reporters Mr. Sato and P.K. Sanjun ventured out into the streets of Shibuya, Tokyo's hub of youth culture. Both dressed as Marge Simpson, they were there to …

posted by  Yubi | 8 years, 10 months ago | 0 comments

Here is a living art field, that you can go and visit if you want a break in rural Japan.

As our civilization reaches a critical juncture, the rich nature of the satoyama existence in Echigo-Tsumari…

posted by  Yubi | 8 years, 10 months ago | 4 comments

The wristwatch is an indispensable part of your trip, as it lets you check flight and train departure times as well as the estimated time of arrival for your next sightseeing destination. There are m…

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This game is a strange phenomenon - it is only available in Japanese (at least for now) but it is hugely popular in the West. The gameplay is also quite strange - you place food and toys for cats to …

posted by  banzaitokyo | 8 years, 10 months ago | 2 comments

all photos by Naohiro Tsukada

Seijyun Nishihata is a plant hunter. He travels around Japan and the world collecting exotic, magical plants. That doesn’t sound like a real job but actually it very…

posted by  RamenRyan | 8 years, 10 months ago | 0 comments