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A male idol group so famous in Japan
In Japan, there are many groups or bands made up of artists who dance, sing, perform, and appear on television in various programs. These artists are called ‘Idols’ and they are a large part of the Japanese music industry.
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Nakano Broadway, Tokyo | a Town Full of Japanese Subcultures
Nakano Broadway is an amazing retro shopping center that is regarded as a sanctuary for ‘otaku’, the Japanese version of nerds. Learn more about this interesting hidden spot in Tokyo!
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Two J-Pop Legends Everyone Should Know
Within the music world of Japan, there are two acts that have gone down in history as legends and continue to inspire new generations. Learn more about these artists!
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Sakaiminato, Tottori | The city where Shigeru Mizuki was born
Sakaiminato is a small fishing town in Tottori Prefecture, but it attracts a lot of visitors from all over Japan. That is because famous cartoonist Shigeru Mizuki was born in this city.
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Ikebukuro | The best commercial and cultural city in Japan
Ikebukuro is one of Tokyo’s grittier neighborhoods. If you’re looking for subcultures and interesting bars, this is the place to go. But there’s also family-friendly entertainment. See what Ikebukuro is about!
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Akihabara | Big electronics district and a mecca for geek culture
Akihabara is a place where people from all over the world come to see the new subcultures of Japan. It is a must-see area if you are traveling to Tokyo. Learn more about his intriguing area!
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Akihabara Super Potato | A heaven of interesting retro games
Super Potato specializes in those nostalgic games that meant the childhood of today’s adults. Find out why you should hit up this store when you go to Tokyo!
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Harajuku, Tokyo | The city that leads Japanese fashion and great art
Harajuku is home to some of the city’s best art galleries, museums, and design book stores, but let’s start with the area’s most famous highlight, Takeshita Street.
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Namba | Osaka’s culture and charm are concentrated in this city
Namba is a known entertainment district in Osaka full of colors, restaurants, neon screens, shops, and other places to enjoy yourself, and it becomes especially fun at night.
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Tokyo One Piece Tower -closed-
At the foot of Tokyo Tower, you could find the indoor theme park One Piece Tower. This indoor theme park was built in 2015, but it was closed permanently in 2020.
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Powerful and Cool Unicorn Gundam Statue
On the futuristic island of Tokyo, Odaiba, in front of the modern DiverCity shopping center, is the life-size statue of one of the most iconic characters in Japanese animation, the giant robot Gundam.