Odaiba is a large artificial island in Tokyo Bay, separated from central Tokyo by the famous Rainbow Bridge and accessible by monorail, subway and even boat. It is home to various small theme parks, museums, shopping malls, and boasts beautiful views of the sea and the city. It also has a futuristic vibe, being the…

It’s not yet Halloween but Japan has already started organizing scary yet fun events. One of these is a two-kilometer run based on the popular horror game, Biohazard (バイオハザード). This fun run event will allow participants to choose between becoming a survivor or a zombie. There will also be a cosplay competition, a talk show,…

If there’s one thing that Japan is known for overseas aside from sushi, it’s the otaku culture. Not familiar with the word otaku? Think manga, anime, cosplay, and themed cafés. While Tokyo is most certainly not short of any of this, the number one spot for getting your geek on is hands down Akihabara. In…