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For all of those people that have always wanted to go to Japan but never had the money, the Anime Tourism Association will be giving away 30 all-expense paid trips to Tokyo and Gifu Prefecture! That’s right, for FREE! This are part of the “Cool Japan Collaborative Demonstration Project,” which is meant to take foreigners to the cool real-world locations in the movie Kimi No … Continue reading You Could Get Free Trip To Japan With Kimi No Nawa!
Just when you thought things couldn’t get any cuter in Japan, it looks like Akiba will be getting its first Maid Gym! That’s right, if you like cute maids and working out, then this is the perfect place for you. The Maid Gym Project is a crowdfunded project on the Japanese website Campfire, and they have already reached their goal. Is that even a surprise? … Continue reading Maid Gym Project!
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Fans of Sumo will be happy to hear that Ozeki Kisenosato as finally won his first Emperor’s Cup! Yes, after coming very close several times last year, Kisenosato clinched the New Year grand Sumo Tournament one day before by defeating maegashira No. 13 Ichinojo, but added the icing to the cake by defeating Yokozuna Hakuho on the final day. But the good news does not … Continue reading Kisenosato Wins Emperor Cup!
Lawson–one of the biggest convenience stores in Japan–has teamed-up with Sword Art Online for a special promotion ahead of the new anime movie “Sword Art Online-Ordinal Scale,” which is set to release on February 18, 2017. As reported by Manga.Tokyo, Lawson will provide original SAO merchandise when you buy certain items in its stores, as well as limited SAO items. All of them will have … Continue reading Sword Art Online and Lawson Team Up!
Just in time for all of your “White Day” plans, ANIPLEX has released a box of chocolates to commemorate the release of the new anime movie: “Black Butler: Book of the Atlantic”. The movie is based on the manga “Black Butler” (Kuroshitsuji) by Yana Toboso. Each box has six delicious-looking chocolates, inspired by Sebastian and Ciel’s costumes, and will be made of Belgian Couverture and … Continue reading New “Black Butler” Chocolates!
After releasing its first mobile app (Mario Run), Nintendo is back with a new mobile game release–Fire Emblem Heroes! The mobile game will be released on both Apple and Android devices on February 2, 2017. Fire Emblem Heroes is an original RPG about two kingdoms that have been at-war for a long time. You are the summoner, and build your army from characters of the … Continue reading Nintendo’s New Mobile Game: Fire Emblem Heroes!
On Tuesday, January 14, 2017, Kameido Tenjinsha shrine in Koto Ward, Tokyo, Japan will celebrate its annual Usokae Shinji ritual. “Uso” means bullfinch and “kae” means exchange. In other words, a bullfinch exchange. Why a bullfinch? Because they are thought to bring good luck. (Photo courtesy of JapanFly.com) But “Uso” also means “lie,” which is the cool part of this festival. People bring the wooden … Continue reading Usokae Shinji Ritual
In another great anime promotion, Hanamaru Udon–a popular udon chain in Japan– will have a special event based on the anime series “Osomatsu-san.” The event is scheduled to run from January 20th to January 31st. The event will be known as the “Hanamtsu-san Fair.” Each order of udon will come with a 3-card set of the Osomatsu-san brothers. Each card will have a special “deal”: … Continue reading Hanamaru Udon Will Have Osomatsu-san Event!
American anime fans rejoice! In a much anticipated move for otaku in America, Funimation has announced that they will be bringing Kimi No Nawa to American theaters beginning April 7, 2017! The film, by Makoto Shinkai, has been a blockbuster hit in Japan since its release last Summer, and now everyone in the U.S. can enjoy it too. The film will be shown in English … Continue reading Kimi No Nawa (Your Name) is coming to America!
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