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Anime | the One and Only Genre Produced in Japan

The history of the anime goes back to 1907 when many Japanese artists were influenced by Western animation and decided…

5 years ago

Two of Japan’s Most Famous Anime

Anime is one of the most important modern cultural facets of Japan. The word 'anime' comes from the English word…

5 years ago

Tapioca & Crepes in Harajuku | A town full of cute

Harajuku doesn't just offer fashion, but it's also the place to go to satisfy your sweet cravings. You can find…

5 years ago

Artists Expressing Japanese Culture in an Avant-Garde Manner

Within the wide musical variety within the Japanese industry, there are many artists that don't fit the J-pop genre. Let…

5 years ago

5 Especially Great Places to Visit in Tokyo

While planning a trip to Japan, it can be difficult to make a choice of where to go, due to…

5 years ago

Manga | the Wonderful Culture of Japan

In the late 1940's, Tezuka Osamu, the father of modern Manga, began working cinematic effects learnt from European movies in…

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Village Owl Cafe in Harajuku | The cutest animal cafe!

In the Harajuku area near Takeshita Street, there is a special store that allows the visitor to be in direct…

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Henn Na Hotel | Near-future hotel with robots at work

Henn Na Hotel, meaning 'Strange Hotel', is one of the most innovative franchises in the hotel industry in the world.…

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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…

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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…

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Ghibli Museum Mitaka | Experience a Spiritual and Fantastic World

Japan's leading animation producer is without a doubt Studio Ghibli, having produced 6 of the 10 highest-grossing films in Japan.…

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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…

5 years ago

A slightly niche but popular boy idol group in Japan

We would like to let you know about two slightly less mainstream J-pop powerhouses: let us introduce you to Chōtokkyū…

5 years ago

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…

5 years ago

3 TV Shows to Watch Before Your Japan Trip

These 3 TV shows have helped spur the interest of many to visit Japan because of the mystery that surrounds…

4 years ago

Kimetsu no Yaiba (Demon Slayer) | Very Popular with People of All Ages

Learn all about 2020's record-breaking anime movie Kimetsu no Yaiba, from the manga author's road to success to the general…

4 years ago

Your Name (Kimi No Na Wa) One of Japan’s Most Popular Animated Films | Japan Anime Guide

Learn more about one of Japan's largest anime movie hits of all time Your Name (Kimi No Na Wa) and…

4 years ago

Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin)| Japan Anime Guide

Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin) is a popular comic in Japan. The total sales of the books topped 100…

4 years ago

Neon Genesis EVANGELION One of Japan’s Most Popular Animations

While Neon Genesis EVANGELION wasn't very popular when it just came out, it slowly grew into one of the most…

4 years ago

The Story of Doraemon | Very popular anime in Japan

Doraemon is one of the most popular manga and anime series among kids in Japan. It is the story of…

4 years ago