Not just about video games. Not just about anime. This is where it bleeds out into the people, the “vibes” of our world. It’s just a culture thang.
For folks who are love Japanese food and culture, Japan Matsuri has been a mainstay of the calendar for over a decade. Bringing together some of the best traditional music, food, and art to the streets of London, Japan Matsuri is a great way to get stuck into a side of Japan that isn’t anime […]Read More
There are a lot of gigs that have been cancelled this year, but the one I was most looking forward to was Scandal performing in London the first weekend in September. With fourteen years in the industry and a large enough catalogue to fill multiple concerts, they are one of the biggest groups in JRock […]Read More
With so many events cancelled this year because of the Covid-19 pandemic, conventions have had to be more creative than ever to run. Most have shifted online, with big shows like New York Comic Con hosting a series of events to help stay relevant and recover some of their costs. But few have been as […]Read More
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe has, for the first time in its seventy-year history, been cancelled due to Covid-19, which is yet another reminder of how much this year sucks. A highlight of the calendar for live performance fans across Europe, this institution has also played host to some of Japan’s top comedic talents over the […]Read More
Although it’s not a great idea to go to an actual theme park right now, there IS an alternative if you’re in Japan, it’s a new virtual Pokemon theme park, named Pokemon Virtual Fest. Pokemon Virtual Fest is coming on Cluster, and will allow you to complete missions with your buddies as you explore the […]Read More
Ever wanted to get married in the name of the Moon? Well now’s your chance with these Sailor Moon wedding dresses! Mariarose have teamed up with Sailor Moon to reveal a collection of both dresses and suits (although the suits are slightly more on the wild side) inspired by characters from the incredibly popular shojo […]Read More
May was an interesting month in the world of JRock. Golden Week gave us the #stayhome event, with several acts putting some of their past performances online to help encourage people to keep to the new lockdown requirements that hit Japan. With so many concerts and shows cancelled, it became more and more important for […]Read More
This Naruto hotel suite, aptly named Hokage’s Villa, is now open for business in the GRAND CHARIOT Hokutoshichisei 135° Hotel. The hotel has opened other character themed rooms in the past, including Hello Kitty – but this one is definitely our favourite. The Naruto suite is basically a glamping destination for weebs. You even get […]Read More
Izu Shaboten Zoo in Shizuoka, Japan, has a novel way of enforcing social distancing guidelines in their restaurants – it uses fluffy capybara plushies. Japan is out of its state of emergency, but social distancing is still in place in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and while this means venues can re-open, it […]Read More
In this period of lockdown, it’s only normal to order more takeaway food and binge anime, right? At least, that’s what I’ve been telling myself. Luckily, if you’re in Japan, a new competitor has arrived sporting Japanese macho men. Vber Macho. Vber Macho is a delivery service staffed entirely by buff guys. That’s their USP. […]Read More
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