For a large and modern city, it might come as a surprise to find that Tokyo is actually blessed with some wonderfully natural parks. Of course, people often visit Ueno park with its zoo, museums and sakura trees, yet beyond this well-healed park, are some beautifully structured and calming gardens that can rival even those…

by Zoria Petkoska At the beginning of 2019, Tokyoites were surprised and delighted by art from the cult classic Akira appearing on construction fences in Shibuya. The art seemed deliberate, and it was not graffiti, which made otakus even more curious as to who was behind this. This is because graffiti is illegal and very…

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anime vs. Reality (@animes_vs_reality) on Sep 13, 2019 at 8:15am PDT Without any doubt, anime also contributes to the tourist boom in Japan, in addition to helping the overall Japanese economy. Some otaku fans visit Japan and embark on anime pilgrimages. Want to go to an…

You have recently heard a lot about “K-Pop” or “J-Pop” but those words sound extraterrestrial to you? Or you are simply a curious fan willing to always know more about your favorite musical genres? Then follow us, you are at the right place! In this article, we will start from the roots of both genres…

by Zoria Petkoska In Tokyo, some of the best areas that offer many splendid displays of Edo culture are Nihonbashi, Ginza and Marunouchi. All in close proximity to the Imperial Palace and the Edo Castle (now non-existent), they keep traditions alive. Read on to find out how to see a kabuki play in the National…

http://srilankafestival.jp/jp/gallery In Japan, you have numerous opportunities to discover other cultures with various festivals. Especially in Tokyo where some of them are almost held on a weekly basis. After the Caribbean festival in Shinjuku and the Taiwanese one in Ueno park, let me introduce to you the 15th edition of Sri Lanka Festival which will…

by Zoria Petkoska Binge watching anime as if there’s no tomorrow? Many of us do, loving the distinctive aesthetics and storytelling of Japanese anime. But have you ever wondered how much work goes into a single minute of video material? And who is behind your favourite anime? We have seen many documentaries and behind the…

Donuts have become a staple in people’s lives as an easy to go-to dessert and meal in one. Due to the dessert’s popularity, there has been a flux of donut specialty shops flooding the streets of every major city worldwide. However, many of these are casual shops focused on convenience and the donut’s image as…

Japanese culture is widely known for introducing the world to various interesting things like manga, geishas, and famous foods such as ramen. But one of the most infamous things in Japanese culture are the advertisements you’ll encounter in the country. Japanese advertisements are well-known for their manic pace, bizarre subject matter, and impressive productions. But…

There is no shortage of museums in the Tokyo area. There is practically a museum for every interest. Being someone who studied journalism and strategic communications, I am really interested in advertising and its history. So, the Ad Museum Tokyo was exactly the museum I have been wanting to see. While it is not the…