QUIKSILVER - TRUE WETSUITS | TBWA\HAKUHODO

QUIKSILVER JAPAN launched a revolutionary new product that enables Japan's over-working businessmen to regain their work/surf balance. 'TRUE WETSUITS' are

read the original article

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


Tokyo HackerSpace

One thing that most foreigners do not know about Akihabara is that it is a great place for hackers and gadget makers. This is a great site for those who build their own gadgets.

read the original a…

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


“Let’s Play” Gamers In Japanese, With Anijya and Otojya… desu.

Myself (and many others) have always recommended you study Japanese together with the things you enjoy. I enjoy video games, but I also enjoy watching people play video games. A little under a year a…

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


Eating Skewers of Yakitori at Tokyo's Memory Lane (or Piss Alley)

Having wandered around, and walked probably the distance of a marathon that day in Tokyo, I needed to sit down for an evening snack. We were in the always bustling business and shopping district of S…

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


7 Tips for Low Budget Filming in Tokyo - Tokyo Times

Tokyo is an expensive city. However, many films we work on are not big budget monsters. Instead, they are run and gun favors for friends. As such, we end up doing a lot of low-budget shooting on the …

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


Kabukicho, Shinjuku: The Do's and Don'ts of Visiting Shinjuku's Red Light District | Meetrip

Discover authentic local culture with Meetrip locals who can show you the wonders of their hometown, far beyond what any guidebook or tour package can show you.

read the original article

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


Death Note (Hollywood version) making progress, gets Adam Wingard as new director

Followers of Japanese manga and anime will no doubt be aware that Death Note has been a highly successful franchise. The story has been made into a series of movies that were big hits here in Japan a…

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


Huge Gundam Model in Odaiba

This is the world's largest robot model. First displayed in Odaiba Seaside Park in 2009, it is now (hopefully permanently) mounted close to the Palette Town Shopping Mall.

read the original article

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


10 Must-see spots in Kamakura once you are in town!

Kamakura-shi in Kanagawa prefecture is needless to say a well-known tourist attraction.Let us introduce you the must-see places, restaurants and leisure activities in this popular Kamakura. We're sur…

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


Japanese Surveillance Camera System Can Check 36 Million Faces Per Second

There were several news stories late last week about a new surveillance system by Hitachi Kokusai Electric that the company claims is able to capture a person's face and, in one second, scan some 36 …

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

About

Find links to the most interesting articles about contemporary Japanese culture and technology and get your questions about Japan answered directly from Akihabara, Tokyo! If you have any questions about the website, get in touch: http.akihabara.tokyo@gmail.com


Our categories:

Science & Technology Art & Culture Gadgets Auto & Transportation Anime & Manga Gaijin Lifestyle


Recently registered users: