崖っぷちホテル！(Hotel on the Brink!) began airing on Nippon TV last week, and here is a summary of the First Episode–in case you didn’t get a chance to watch it yourself. If you haven’t read the general summary of this show, then you should read our show summary here: 崖っぷちホテル (Hotel On The Brink!) New Japanese Drama! But the very short summary is that the Gakeppuchi Hotel is … Continue reading 崖っぷちホテル！(Hotel On The Brink!) Episode 1 Summary

It’s Spring in Japan, which means beautiful Sakura (cherry blossom) trees, great weather, and the start of new Japanese Dramas! I’m always looking for new J-Dramas to get into, since their story-lines tend to be different than what you can find in the United States. I’m especially fond of romantic comedies, because I like to have a laugh while watching. And this season, the drama … Continue reading 崖っぷちホテル (Hotel On The Brink!) New Japanese Drama!

Ok, this story just hit me in the Kawaii (Cute)! A new store called “Initial Kicks Daikanyama” will open in Tokyo, Japan on May 5, 2018, and their entire concept is having adult-style sneakers for babies!   That’s right, you and your baby can “step-out” in style (sorry for the pun, haha) with the same sneakers, except his/her sneakers will be super tiny. And they … Continue reading Japan Is Getting A Baby Sneakers Store!

Takayama Village in Gunma Prefecture, which is Northwest of Tokyo, recently released a promotion video about all of the natural beauty in Takayama. It also comes with a cool song track. Checkout the video here: I think I might try and take a short trip to Takayama pretty soon, and enjoy some of this awesome scenery. Continue reading Takayama Village Releases Travel Video!

Huis Ten Bosch, a theme park in Sasebo, Nagasaki, is collaborating with idol group Momoiro Clover Z and artist Kushino Junko, to bring everyone some amazing fireworks celebrations. Huis Ten Bosch is a theme park which recreates the Netherlands with old Dutch buildings and lights. On July 21, 2018, fireworks will be displayed across the sky, which were designed by Kushino Junko, and on August … Continue reading Huis Ten Bosch Firework Celebrations 2018!

It’s time for some anime and prizes! Animate Ltd., the largest retailer of anime, games, and manga in Japan is holding its annual mega book fair, where you can fulfill all of your otaku needs! From June 1, 2018 to July 1, 2018, the Animate Book Fair 2018 will run across all of Japan’s Animate store, including the online store. When you purchase certain items … Continue reading Mega Animate Book Fair 2018!

From July 6, 2018 to September 30, 2018, Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, Japan will be having a special One Piece event! So now you can join Luffy and his pirate crew in all of his fun adventures! Some of the activities you can take part in will be a “One Piece Water Battle”, where you basically get into a huge water-gun fight–which will be … Continue reading “One Piece/Premier Summer” Is Coming to Universal Studios Japan In 2018!

It looks like fans of Nisekoi will finally have something to cheer about again, as it was just announced that a live action movie will be coming this Winter! For those that have forgotten the story, here is a short recap: What’s it about? Nisekoi  (ニセコイ or “Fake Love”) is a manga series written by Naoshi Komi. It began on November 7, 2011 and the … Continue reading “Nisekoi” Live Action Coming Winter 2018!

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