Anime

Nipponbashi Otaroad

Where Are Japan’s Anime Pilgrimage Sites? Nipponbashi Ota Road: Osaka’s Akihabara

Located not far from Namba, Osaka, Nipponbashi Ota Road is a must-visit spot for anime, manga, and video game enthusiasts. Nippombashi Ota Road is a must-visit spot for anime, manga, and video game enthusiasts. Nipponbashi Ota Road has made a name for itself as a mecca of otaku culture to the extent that it is also referred to as the “Akihabara of Osaka”. It is a must-visit place for those who want to learn more...
Pokemon Cafe

Your Guide to Reserving a Spot at the Pokémon Café: Tips and Timing

Pokémon is popular among children and adults, Japanese and foreign tourists alike. The official Pokémon Cafés are permanently set up at the Pokémon Centers in Nihonbashi, Tokyo and Shinsaibashi, Osaka. Pikachu Curry Plate, Pikachu Pancake, Sprigatito Melon Soda, Pokémon Latte, and many other menu items that Pokémon lovers can’t get enough of! If you’re lucky, you may even see Pikachu hanging around! Please note that you cannot enter the super-popular Pokémon Café without a prior...
Rurouni Kenshin

Exploring Rurouni Kenshin Pilgrimage Spots in Kyoto

Since the manga series began in 1994, Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story has gained popularity in a variety of forms, including anime and live-action film adaptations. Known as “Ruroken” in Japan, it is also called Samurai X in some foreign countries such as the U.S., because of the cross-shaped scar on the cheek of the main character, Kenshin. This work is loved by people all over the world. This article, we will introduce some...
Shimokitazawa

The “Sacred Places” of Bocchi the Rock! are Located Here＜Shimokitazawa, Tokyo＞

Bocchi the Rock! is a popular Japanese anime about a girl, ‘Goto Hitori (a.k.a. Bocchi),’ who is always alone and dreams of being in a band. It is a popular Japanese anime. It is available on video distribution services such as Amazon prime and Netflix, and has a growing fan base not only among Japanese but also around the world. The popular anime Bocchi the Rock! is set in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo, a fashionable area popular...
Mitaka Ghibli Museum

How To Buy Tickets for the Ghibli Museum, Mitaka? (Tokyo’s Famous Anime Museum)

The Ghibli Museum, located in Mitaka city, Tokyo, operated by Studio Ghibli themselves, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Tokyo for foreign visitors. The museum is known for recreating classics like Castle in the Sky in a museum setting, and is frequently listed in bucket lists for many Ghibli fans & weebs in general. However, the place is also notoriously known for its difficulty in acquiring its tickets. In this article, we...

What is “The Prince of Tennis The Game of Saying ‘Ahn’”? What kind of game is...

Shueisha Games Inc. will release “The Prince of Tennis The Game of Saying ‘Ahn’” on December 24, 2024. This game is an official collaboration between the popular manga “The Prince of Tennis” and the party game “Game of Saying Huh!” (Game design: Kazunari Yonemitsu, Publisher: Gentosha Inc.). It’s a new sensory board game where players perform the “signature lines” of the princes using only their voice and facial expressions, and then try to guess each...
Hello Kitty Hotel

Have You Heard About the Hello Kitty Hotel in Kyoto? They Also Have a Kuromi Room!

There are hotels in Kyoto where you can stay surrounded by Hello Kitty interiors. There are RESI STAY THE KYOTO, with its fun pop interior, and RESI STAY NISHIKI, a traditional Kyoto machiya that has been remodeled to give a Japanese feel. RESI STAY THE KYOTO also has rooms with Kuromi, another Sanrio character, so it is recommended not only for Kitty fans, but also for those who want to experience Japan’s famous kawaii culture....

Exhibit Report: Toyota Miraidon Project in Tokyo Midtown Hibiya

From March 15 to 17, 2024, an exhibition of the legendary Pokémon Miraidon was held for three days at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, a commercial facility located near Hibiya subway station in Tokyo. At the event, visitors were able to take pictures with the TOYOTA Engineering society MIRAIDON, an accurate, almost life-size model of the legendary Pokémon, Miraidon. Many adults and children lined up for tickets. An introduction to Miraidon (Source: official Pokémon website) Miraidon, the...