Are you a master of the Pokéverse? Looking for the latest in Japan-exclusive, limited-edition merchandise to add to your shrine of Pokémerch? Whether you're a Pokémaster who wants to "catch 'em …

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Oki Sato, founder and lead designer at Nendo

As we noted in our round-up of Japanese design at this year’s Milano Salone, Nendo is showcasing all the products they designed in the last 1 year. As…

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I wrote about the difficulty of getting Arduino parts from Switch Science (unless you order online), and Bunny came through with a couple suggestions for other shops to pick from. Marutsu is one of t…

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Kids react when they are presented with NATTO!

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A signature summer event in Japan is fireworks displays. There is a fireworks show somewhere in Japan every weekend during July and August. Enjoying fireworks or summer festivals with local people we…

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In exactly 5 years – on July 24, 2020 – the Tokyo Olympics will open. So today the committee unveiled the official Tokyo 2020 emblems for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. We were happy to see that…

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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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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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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 | 9 years, 3 months ago | 0 comments

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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