The illumination event at Caretta Shiodome is one of the most beautiful illumination events in Tokyo. And as Tokyo has opened tourism again and many events are announcing their illumination events, many wondered if Caretta Shiodome will be having an event? The event was postponed Read More …
I recently discovered Pantasy Building Blocks. The company has acquired rights to characters such as Astro Boy, POPEYE, Saint Seiya, My Own swordsman and more. The company was formed in August 2020 and began partnering with exclusive pop culture IPs. What began with a team Read More …
This is a beautifully made book honoring David Bowie’s legacy and it’s an entertaining read and the chronology of how it’s presented. Martin Popoff did a wonderful job in honoring David Bowie, the man, the creative artist and showcasing all the pure awesomeness of what Read More …
While Tokyo Midtown’s Christmas event tends to get a lot of recognition in Roppongi, there is another Tokyo Midtown and that’s in Hibiya and their holiday illumination event titled “HIBIYA Magic Time Illumination 2022” has been announced for November 17 through February 14th. The concept Read More …
Illumination events will be held at various locations at Tokyo Sky Tree Town. This year, Tokyo Skytree Town will hold a special Christmas titled “DREAM CHRISTMAS 2022” to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the town opening. Illuminations for the Christmas main event will start from Read More …
This is such a wonderful 30th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition release! It’s one thing to get the original tracks but all these alternate takes, demo versions, A-Sides, B-sides, rarities, John Peele sessions and live concert performance versions (nearly five hours worth) for the low price Read More …
Tokyo Midtown (near Roppongi) has announced their “Midtown Christmas 2022” event and it will be held on November 17th through December 25th. This year, a powerful main illumination that expresses “a special day of Christmas” will appear at Midtown Garden. The colorful lights and music Read More …
For 2022, KITTE in Marunouchi (right across from Tokyo Station), their “WHITE KITTE” Christmas event has been announced for November 24th through December 25th. The theme will be “Kitte no Mori Winter Forest Christmas ~Gifts from Nature~” and “WHITE KITTE” is in its ninth year Read More …
If there was one single that I would put in my top 100 best Japanese songs of all time, My Little Lover’s “Hello, Again ~Mukashikara Arubasho~” should be on that list. It’s one of those songs that just doesn’t get old and once you hear Read More …
If there is one thing that remains consistent is that the band can deliver shoegaze music and the vocals of miraco make you feel that you entered a dreamscape and her vocals call onto you. A solid album overall. Click here to purchase Yuragi – Read More …
Yebisu Garden Place is one of the most visited areas during the Christmas holiday due to the winter illumination at Yebisu Garden Place. The main attraction is typically a large Christmas tree, the Christmas illumination leading to the BACCARAT ETERNAL LIGHTS and this year, the Read More …
Tokyo Dome City is one of the few who tends to kick off their Christmas winter lllumination early and this year’s event will kick off on November 11th and will last through February 28, 2023. This year’s illumination event is titled “Tokyo Dome City Winter Read More …
This band deserves a lot more recognition, and if you love reggae music, give The Green’s “Brand New Eyes” a listen! Definitely an album that I’ve listened a lot throughout the year and an album I highly recommend! Click here to purchase The Green – Read More …