Wall full of nostalgiaWhen I was a kid, a type of model race car zoomed into the market and won over the hearts of kids and adults alike. Tamiya, long known a
I'm here today to present to you one of my favourite things to buy in Japan. I'm not much of a shopper so I don't often buy gifts or souvenirs, however I do mak
Located in Tokyo's student village of Takadanobaba, this gaming arcade is stocked with vintage gaming machines from the 1980s and 1990s.
Accessible by Shimokitazawa Station, this shop sells American vintage toys. The items sold at the shop are handpicked personally by the shops's owner, who trave
Warehouse Kawasaki is a game center modeled after Hong Kong's Kowloon Walled City.
If you have any kind of interest in anime, 'Otarabo' is a must visit bar located in the center of Oita City. The impressive amount of figures, magazines and DVDs to keep you entertained is only surpassed by the selection of cocktails on offer!
Tollywood is a theatre for those who love short films, or simply can’t sit through a full length feature without falling asleep. Some of the best and most meaningful stories can be shorts, so don’t be quick to dismiss it! This is a popular place for the young local movie buffs in the bohemian-esque district of Shimokitazawa. Images from Sabukaru Tokyo
Mandarake is a chain of stores specialising in manga and anime products. There are a few shops in Tokyo (Nakano being the main one) with a few others dotted acr
This museum located in Ishinomaki City features the artworks of manga artist and author Shotaro Ishinomori. Manga and anime fans of the Sci-Fi genre may know s
Few people know that manga, the Japanese version of the comic book, has quite a long history. In fact, the literary form is closer to art than some might like t
Japan’s game centers (arcades) are the best of the best: an endless selection of games, great prizes, and a super fun time! I will say though that for some, the
Sega VR located in Akihabara is another good find that features a first person shooter alien game called Mortal Blitz which gives you 30 minutes of in-game action. Their 2 versus 2 game links the player up using cables and their other games like Western Cowboy and Tiger Knight, requires the player to sit on the saddles in a shooter game. Their games offer variety and a fun arcade like experience. Keep in mind that you need to purchase each game that you play separately.
Heading to Hyogo prefecture? Well make sure to make a pit stop at Hello Kitty Smile, a complex featuring fine dining restaurants to art galleries and more, all Hello Kitty themed 😻
Giving you an exclusive sneak peek into the Pokemon Cafe from yours truly Sharmander and Akidearest!
Who said it was just for kids? Japan's largest toy trade show going on this weekend at the Tokyo Big Sight 💁🏻♀️
The quirkest chain store selling character goods, sweets, clothing and more. A definite must place to check out for pop culture fans.
The 2-day extravaganza that brings artists and art enthusiasts together at the Tokyo Big Sight.
The number one maid cafe on TripAdvisor's popularity ranking, a sneak peek into the futuristic cyberpunk maid cafe in Akihabara, Tokyo.
Japan is chock-full of idol groups that have made it big. To fans, they are faraway and untouchable. But what if you could have a more sincere and close-up expe
Located opposite the Osaka Securities Exchange and facing Nakanoshima Park, this Western-style two-storey building dates back to 1912. Declared a Registered Tan
This theme bakery and cafe is dedicated to the popular Scandinavian comic and cartoon "The Moomins".
This cafe and toy store specializes in Peanuts-themed foods and goods. Snoopy is a very iconic character in Japan and has inspired many of the dishes and drinks
This bakery was created after the image of the bakery from the Ghibli movie "Kiki's Delivery Service". The bakery offers fresh butter croissants and other handm
Sega Yokohama Chinatown is a game center and video game arcade right by Chinatown's east entrance.
Chanel has opened a limted pop up game center at Case B Harajuku.Here you can experience retro games featuring chanel products etc.As well trying your luck at
This 18 meter walking Gundam statue will be erected in summer of 2020, at the peak of the Olympics at Yamashita Pier in Yokohama, just outside of Tokyo.
This is a guide to all the anime, manga and gaming related Shopping, Museums, Theme Parks and Cafes found in Tokyo. The google maps locations are listed beside
The new opening of the Sailor Moon Theme Cafe has already been yearningly awaited by all Sailor Moon fans. The cafe opened in the four cities Tokyo, Nagoya, Osa
thumb-1920-736461.png 2.15 MBphoto via (wall-alphacoders.com)The award winning, highest grossing film and extremely popular anime film Your Name (Kimi No Na
Power up like Goku and friends from the Dragon Ball Z series , by drinking the drink Lipovitan-D.Lipovitan-D is a energy drink popular and trusted in Japan, des
As the name suggests, this museum is dedicated to everything about Battledores, from their history to production methods. Battledore is a game resembling modern
As the name suggests, this museum is dedicated to everything about Battledores, from their history to production methods. Battledore is a game resembling modern
Sofmap is an electronics store chain which sells new and second-hand equipment and also buys used digital goods and game software.
Taiyaki is a fish-shaped cake that is a very popular treat in Japan. Don’t worry though, the cake doesn’t taste like fish! Taiyaki is usually filled with a traditional red bean paste, but can be found in many different flavours such as custard, chocolate, cream and sweet potato.
The Pokémon store in Character Street1. Pokémon StoreYou will probably have your biggest geek out in a Pokémon store, because who doesn't love Pokémon? There a
25 years ago, one of Nintendo's most iconic characters came to life. Although Mario's creator Shigeru Miyamoto had a hand in developing this new brand of hero,