Whichever generation you are from, video games have played a large part in the lives of many peopel. While some of us who have reached adulthood may have lessened our gaming times, getting back to them is still surely a nostalgic feeling. Here in Japan, a game called Monster Hunter is extremely popular. Not only…
I feel like one of the most soothing and relaxing things to do in the summer is to listen to the sounds of water. I used to have a large fish tank at home and I would sit in front of it just to listen to the sounds of water trickling and the fish swimming…
During summer in Japan, one of the signature events happening would have to be the fireworks festivals which are held at various locations nationwide. Ever wondered why the fireworks festivals tend to be held in summer? Unsure which fireworks festival to attend because there are too many to choose from in this season? No worries,…
The International Tokyo Toy Show is only held once every two years here in Japan. Situated in beautiful futuristic Odaiba, the event showcases the latest and greatest in toy innovations and is in the perfect setting for it. Held free of charge during the June 11th and 12th weekend of 2016 at Tokyo Big Sight,…
If you are visiting Japan during the summer, be sure to check out this really cool art installation which will be a major attraction at Tokyo Bay. DMM.PLANETS Art by teamLab is the result of the collaboration between Fuji TV and DMM which is an online retailer. View this post on Instagram When you catch…
Studio Ghibli needs no introduction as it is famous worldwide for churning out many hit anime films such as Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, Grave of the Fireflies, Princess Mononoke, and Howl’s Moving Castle. To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the founding of Studio Ghibli, there will be a large-scale retrospective exhibition opening in Roppongi…
Kyoto-born contemporary author Haruki Murakami is one of Japan’s most well-known novelists. His books blend both Japanese sensibilities with heavy influences using his fellow writers as muses specifically Kurt Vonnegut, Jack Kerouac and Franz Kafka. Despite the Western impact on his writing, he is beloved by audiences in Japan where his books have changed the…
There are many girls all over the world that are familiar with the girl with long, pig-tailed, blonde hair sporting a skimpy sailor-like uniform that loves to pose along with her equally-coordinated friends by her side. But really, who hasn’t heard of the amazing, wonderfully talented Sailor Moon?! Sailor Moon’s popularity In my home country…
There are many magical girl anime shows that have aired in both Japan and around the world. However, when there is any mention of magical girls, one thing that pops to mind first is none other than the popular, Sailor Moon. Created by Takeuchi Naoko, the magical girl franchise is now reaching its 24th year.…
If you’re interested in contemporary art exhibits by popular artists like Ai Weiwei, Tokujin Yoshioka and Bill Viola, then you may as well take your artistic mind to the Mori Art Museum in Roppongi. The museum was founded by Minoru Mori, one of Japan’s most powerful and influential building tycoons. The Exhibits Mori Art Museum…
