Thom Browne’s 2015 Menswear Inspired by Japaneses Textile and Geishas
photos by InDigital courtesy Vogue Japan Kimono-sleeved coats, embroidered koi fish, sheered mink applique of Mt. Fuji and wooden get_a sandals. I’m not describing a…
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Akihabara Shops 15
Its that time of the month again where we take a lookie around the holy land - Akihabara - the one stop for all your electronic and anime/manga needs. Today's post includes photos take…
Tokyo illuminations 2015-16
The days may be getting shorter and colder, but even so, Tokyo doesn't turn into a dark and desolate place at this less than cheery time of year. In fact, the city transforms into a sparkling wi…
Suikawari
Suika-wari, watermelon crushing, is a national favorite seasonal game in summer. There even exits the Japan Suika-Wari Association (JSWA), and they state official rules for Suikawari! Forge…
An Akihabara Cat Cafe
A cat cafe is a god place to have a break if you are a cat lover Rent prices in central Tokyo are so high that the vast majority of people don’t have space to own a cat (let alone swing on…
Own a Piece of History With Recycled Seating From the Tokyo National Stadium
Although currently the center of a national debate and overall debacle, there is one nice story that’s come out of Tokyo’s National Stadium. When the iconic arena which hosted the 1964 To…
Emoji – Japan’s Talking Pictures
Confession: I am an emoji hipster. Before your mom was sending you grinning emoji or that cute boy was texting you heart-eyes emoji, my study abroad friends and I were using our 2009-era So…
Toyota's "i-Road" is World's Most Convenient Terrifying Deathtrap
This is Toyota's i-Road, an electric vehicle the company hopes to soon make ubiquitously available for rental throughout Tokyo and Japan's other major cities. The only problem is, look…
Japanese regional jet emerges as new Bombardier competitor
The first passenger plane developed in Japan in more than half a century made its debut flight Wednesday, a key step toward the country's goal of competing globally as an aircraft manufacturer. …
History of Akihabara
Akihabara - its like its own small planet where you can get lost exploring electronics, figures, dolls and a load of other anime related merchandise. If you are planning on visiting Akihabara th…