Japanese company's 3-D printed. disembodied faces and hands are both amazing and disturbing

Relax, no tiny people were dismembered in the making of this article. As Japan's premiere model and figure exhibition, you can find all sorts of creative wares on display at Wonder Festival. Some of …

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teamLab offers digital installation wedding ceremonies in Tokyo

The award-winning "ultra-technologists" teamLab have carved out a successful niche in digital art installations, working with the likes of Gucci and even Narita Airport. Their signature app…

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Anime’s Great Deception – The Difference Between Anime and Cartoons

Even as a child, I sensed something different about cartoons like Robotech and Voltron. Compared to other shows, they struck me as serious, dramatic and stylish. Each episode contributed to a longer …

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


Shopping: what and where

There are not only lots of shops in Tokyo, but there are so many shops, that often there are districts for certain types of shopping.Akihabara covers about 6 city blocks with shops selling all sorts …

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Tokyo's coolest kakigori

Summer is in full swing, time for kakigori!

Japan's traditional summer treat, kakigori (shaved ice with syrup), made a strong comeback last year: specialist shops started popping up all over town, r…

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Katsuobushi, The Dried Fish You Didn’t Know You Loved

This probably doesn’t look tasty to you. After all, it looks like a chunk of dirty wood:

Photo by Andy King50

With the above pic in mind, try not to freak out when I have to tell you, if you love…

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The official site of Ghibli Museum, Mitaka in Japan

If you are a fan of Hayao Miyazaki Anime, this place is a must-visit!

When you walk along Kichijoji Avenue, in the shade of the tall green trees of Mitaka's Inokashira Park, you come upon a colorful…

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Shiba Inu stuck in a bush is so cute you'll soil yourself!

Adorable and fluffy Shiba Inu got stuck in a fence. This is silly and cute :) After all it's not every day that dogs grow from shrubberies! Japanese Twitter user @Yamamochi223 stumbled upon this cute…

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


Top 10 Anime Phone Cases for iPhone

Admit it: you're obsessed with your iPhone. And why shouldn't you be? It's an all-in-one gadget that keeps you current with your friends and family, the latest trends, and newest releases. It's your …

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Tracking Down the Elusive R4 in Akihabara

It seemed like a scene from a spy movie -- wandering around back streets, nonchalantly surveying stores and faces, ducking into a small shop, and a swift exchange of cash. The entire transaction took…

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

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