Former Bandai Employees Arrested For Fraud Relating To Cost Of Odaiba RX-0 Gundam!

The RX-0 Gundam that stands at Diver City in Tokyo, Japan is back in the news, but this time its because a couple of former Bandai employees may have committed fraud in the construction of this mobile suit. This week. the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department announced that it had arrested former Bandai Namco employees,  Uda Tsuzushi and Kurokawa Takao, on suspicion that they defrauded about … Continue reading Former Bandai Employees Arrested For Fraud Relating To Cost Of Odaiba RX-0 Gundam!

Marusan Releases A “Soy Milk” MP3 Player!

Marusanai Co., the Japanese soybean company, has just released a matcha soy milk MP3 player! But how did we get here? Well, there is a funny story behind this new music player. Back in December, Twitter user @tn_mogura was apparently so busy working on some school work that he inadvertently plugged his headphones into a Marusan Matcha Soy Milk carton. The Twitter-verse went nuts, and … Continue reading Marusan Releases A “Soy Milk” MP3 Player!

New “Godzilla King Of Monsters” Images Revealed!

New images of the “Godzilla King of Monsters” movie have been released, and they look awesome! We get a chance to see Godzilla, Ghidorah, Mothra, and Radon, and they all look ready to rumble. Oh, and in case you are wondering, Godzilla’s poster says “The King Awakens”. Just in case you didn’t know who the true king was. Freaking awesome. Continue reading New “Godzilla King Of Monsters” Images Revealed!

Gundam MS Bible Arrives In Japan!

DeAgostini Japan has just introduced the first issue of its new magazine series, “Gundam MS Bible”. I know what you are thinking, is Gundam becoming a religion? Well, to some super fans it already is, but no this is not the type of Bible you find in church. Beginning January 29, 2019,  “Gundam MS Bible” will be introducing a weekly magazine in which they highlight … Continue reading Gundam MS Bible Arrives In Japan!

“Pokemon GO” Collaborates With Tsutuya To Bring Pokemon Gyms To 1,200 Stores!

Pokemon GO fans in Japan will have many more places to show their power, as Pokemon GO and Tsutuya have agreed to a partnership that will turn 1,200 Tsutuya stores into “Pokemon Gyms”. The fun will begin on January 16, 2019. If you want to find the nearest Tustuya Pokemon Gym, then you should look here: Tsutuya Pokemon Gym Continue reading “Pokemon GO” Collaborates With Tsutuya To Bring Pokemon Gyms To 1,200 Stores!

2019 Cherry Blossom Forecast Revealed!

The Japanese Meteorological Corporation has just announced the Cherry Blossom forecast for 2019! And this year, the Sakura (cherry blossoms) are expected to arrive earlier than usual. People in Tokyo and Nagoya are expected to begin seeing Sakura on March 22, in Kyoto on March 25, and Osaka on March 27. The full bloom of the Sakura in Tokyo is predicted to arrive on March … Continue reading 2019 Cherry Blossom Forecast Revealed!

Yokozuna Kisenosato Retires!

The Sumo world is sad today, as Yokozuna Kisenosato has officially announced his retirement from Sumo. After his third loss of the New Year Grand SUmo Tournament in Tokyo, Japan, Kisenosato had little choice but to accept that his time at the pinnacle of Sumo was over. Unfortunately, many Sumo fans saw this day coming, as he had previously withdrawn from the Kyushu Grand Tournament … Continue reading Yokozuna Kisenosato Retires!

Cat With Heart Pattern On It’s Back, But Is It Real?

Japanese Instagram user @Ikura_0711 posted a short video in which she shows her cat sitting next to a couple of stuffed animals. But the thing that is catching everyone’s attention is that her cat appears to have a “heart” pattern on it’s back. But is it real? You can checkout her Instagram post here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ikura ❤︎ … Continue reading Cat With Heart Pattern On It’s Back, But Is It Real?

“Kingdom Hearts” Special Room Announced at Tokyo Disney Resorts!

From March 26 to June 30, Tokyo Disney Resort’s Ambassador Hotel will have one more reason to join the fun, a special room themed on the popular game “Kingdom Hearts”. The Kingdom Hearts’ decorations will run throughout the room, including headboards, tables, and chairs. But the highlight of the stay will be the “key blade” key that you will get with this room: For those … Continue reading “Kingdom Hearts” Special Room Announced at Tokyo Disney Resorts!