The Anime Tourism Association has just announced that more than 80 cities, towns, and wards have been selected for the “Anime Tourism 88-Stop Pilgrimage.” The locations will contain places that were shown-in or inspired scenes in various different anime. The 88-Anime Pilgrimage is based on the the Shikoku Henro–the 88-Buddhist Temple Pilgrimage. Some of the locations are the Shinjuku Ward of Tokyo and the City … Continue reading 88-Stop Anime Pilgrimage In Japan!

Ramen fans get your chopsticks ready! Ramen Expo USA is coming to Austin, Texas on October 9 and October 10, 2017! Do you own a restaurant? Do you want authentic Japanese ingredients and products? Do you dream about swimming in a pool of ramen? I know I do! Well, if you answered yes to any of these then you need to checkout this event! Ramen … Continue reading Ramen Expo USA 2017!

It looks like one of the cool ways to play some air guitar is while wearing your Sumo gear or Samurai armor. At least this is what Shota Monden–better known as “Show-Show”–did at the Air Guitar World Championships. His amazing routines earned him 3rd place, and he definital had fun doing it. Checkout his routines here: So put down your katana and pick-up your air … Continue reading Japan Gets 3rd Place In Air Guitar!

If you love those cute, cuddly pandas at the zoo, then you will want to ride the new Panda Express Train in Japan! The Kuroshio Limited Express has been converted into a giant panda! The train connects Kyoto, Osaka, and southern Wakayama Prefecture, and began running on August 5th. And as soon as you step inside, you will be greeted by more pandas on the … Continue reading Panda Train In Japan!

Fans of Dragon Ball should get their cosplay ready, as the first-ever Dragon Ball Run is coming in September 2017! There will actually be two different run locations. The first will be on September 10, 2017 at the Makuhari Seaside Park in Chiba Prefecture, and the other will be on September 23, 2017 at Tokoname Rinku Beach Park in Aichi Prefecture. Everyone that joins the … Continue reading Dragon Ball Run In Japan!