AKB48, the idol group that began in Akihabara is one of the most successful idol pop groups in Japan. Since 2012, nearly every CD single released, has achieved over a million copies sold. Fans buying dozens to hundreds of CD singles for voting tickets, handshake Read More …
For 20 years, Tower Records in Shibuya has been one of the goto music locations in Tokyo. While the days of purchasing music at Tower Records in America is no longer, in Japan, many continue to purchase CD’s and albums thanks to many live performances Read More …
For Mobile Suit Gundam fans who are visiting Tokyo for the first time, many are excited to try out Gundam Cafe. Located in Akihabara, next door to the AKB48 Cafe, Gundam Cafe is a place that people visit for the atmosphere and being surround by Read More …
For the longest time, I have been told by friends to check out the Robot Restaurant in Shinjuku’s Kabukicho area. Robot Restaurant is an entertainment show facility operated by Robot Restaurant, Co., Ltd. and opened on July 18, 2012. The facility would have 192 seats Read More …
Akihabara (a.k.a. Akiba) is a district in the Chiyoda ward of Tokyo. While known as “Akihabara Electric Town” and was the place to go to (after World War II) for household electronic goods, the city has since been transformed to a otaku mecca, with shopping Read More …
Not far from Mt. Fuji is the Fuji-Q Highland Amusement Park. Known for its attractions such as Evangelion World, Nagashimasuka, Shining Flower Ferris Wheel, Mad Mouse roller coaster and Great Zaboon, the attraction is known for its Thomas Land (Thomas the Train), Adventure Land of Read More …
Are you a tonkatsu fan? For those who can’t get enough of the breaded, deep-fried pork cutlet, there are many places to eat tonkatsu in Japan. But one restaurant specializes in tonkatsu and that is Tonkatsu MAiSEN and it’s a restaurant so well-revered that it Read More …
Are you planning to head to Odaiba? While you can find many awesome restaurants in the area, definitely give Aqua City Odaiba a chance as there are a good number of restaurants that can be found on the 5th and 6th floor. For okonomiyaki, try Read More …
Iyashi no Sato NENBA (known as “The Healing Village”), one of Japan’s famous villages for beautiful thatched houses is one of the gorgeous locations to see Mt. Fuji. But while the summer time may give you the best photography for the region, we traveled the Read More …
If there is one country that I often look forward to visiting, it is Japan. It’s a place that I love for its openness, its ability to be fashion forward and for the most part, exciting and mysterious all in one. Each place you visit, Read More …
My first time to Japan, it was during my final year in college. Having minored in Japanese, I was ready to take my first voyage to the Land of the Rising Sun and felt I was ready. That was until I reached Narita Airport and Read More …
For anyone planning to travel to Japan, there is one major necessity if you have a cell phone, tablet or laptop accompanying you. And that is a rental mobile WiFi or a prepaid SIM. For any foreigner, traveling to Japan with a mobile Wi-Fi device Read More …
Back in college (California State University, Fresno), I would occasionally visit the Uncle Harry’s New York Bagelry & Coffeehouse. But it was the “Traditional Lox Sandwich” that made me a regular visitor to the establishment. Uncle Harry’s New York Bagelry & Coffeehouse is the legacy Read More …