How did fishermen record their trophy catches before the invention of photography? In 19th century Japan, fishing boats were equipped with rice paper, sumi-e ink, and brushes in order to create gyota…

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

This will definitely be a fest for fans – from April 16th until June 19th you will be able to visit the Sailor Moon exhibition at Roppongi Hills in Tokyo.

The exhibition will be held at the Tokyo Ci…

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

Japanese the Game is a card game idea that began on Kickstarter in early 2014 with a goal of $5700. By the end of the campaign, it raised $128,808. Obviously, a lot of people thought this was a great…

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

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 | 10 years, 2 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 | 10 years, 2 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 | 10 years, 2 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 | 10 years, 2 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 | 10 years, 2 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 …

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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 | 10 years, 2 months ago | 4 comments