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Geiko, Maiko New Year’s Opening Ceremonies in Kyoto

Kyoto’s geiko and maiko welcomed the new year in timeless style as they gathered for traditional opening ceremonies across the city’s famed entertainment districts. Dressed in elegant black crested kimono, they renewed their commitment to preserving centuries-old arts and culture. The celebration also featured a special performance by dance master Yachiyo Inoue, while top-earning geiko Miwako embraced her zodiac year with a spirited goal: to … Continue reading Geiko, Maiko New Year’s Opening Ceremonies in Kyoto

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Bandai Hobby Center Hands-On Experience!

Ever wondered if you have what it takes to design the next great Gundam model? At Bandai Spirits’ interactive Plastic Model Design Museum in Shizuoka, visitors become “model designers” for a day, exploring every step of the model-making process—from concept sketches and mold design to packaging. With thousands of model kits on display, hands-on design challenges, and even the chance to create your own custom … Continue reading Bandai Hobby Center Hands-On Experience!

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 Pokémon Japan Championships 2026!

Pokémon’s 30th anniversary celebration went into overdrive at PJCS2026, Japan’s biggest Pokémon tournament ever. More than 21,000 fans packed Pacifico Yokohama—more than double last year’s crowd—to watch epic battles across Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pokémon GO, and Pokémon Unite. With a record-breaking turnout and tickets to the Pokémon World Championships 2026 in San Francisco on the line, the competition was … Continue reading  Pokémon Japan Championships 2026!

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Japanese Manga May Be Harder To Find

Japan’s bookstore landscape has reached a historic milestone—and not in a way many manga lovers hoped. According to a recent survey by the Japan Publishing Organization for Information Infrastructure Development (JPO), the number of bookstores operating across the country has fallen below 10,000 for the first time! Traditional bookstores continue to face significant challenges as demand for printed publications declines. This will make it harder … Continue reading Japanese Manga May Be Harder To Find

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Pokemon Tokyo Banana!

Fans of Japanese snacks will be familiar with Tokyo Banana, which is a soft sponge cake filled with a banana custard cream. You will find it across many stores, shops, and train stations across Tokyo, and it is delicious! Well, Tokyo Banana recently teamed-up with Pokemon to create two news Tokyo Banana designs, the Pikachu Tokyo Banana and Eevee Tokyo Banana. They will be sold … Continue reading Pokemon Tokyo Banana!

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Shibuya LOFT “Iro Iro Mask” Event!

LOFT, a Japanese chain store specialized in stationery goods, fashionable household items, and everyday commodities, will have their “Iro Iro Mask” event from January 8th to January 25th at their Shibuya LOFT location. The purpose of the event is to embrace the fact that face masks have become even more commonplace in Japan–and considering that a lot of Japanese people already wore face masks before … Continue reading Shibuya LOFT “Iro Iro Mask” Event!

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