Get in the festive spirit, Shinji! Evangelion Christmas cakes launched in Japan
Prirol have added one of the most recognisable classic anime series, Evangelion, to their lineup of anime themed Christmas cakes for 2024.
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Yakuza vending machines to be installed in series real life location
The Yakuza game series, known in Japan as Ryu ga Gotoku, is no stranger to collaborations. With recent team ups including a themed sake, another new collaboration is set to start on the 8th of December.
Hello Kitty continues 50th anniversary celebrations with Kate Spade New York collaboration
Sanrio's beloved character, Hello Kitty, is teaming up with the global lifestyle brand Kate Spade New York for a special holiday collection.
Limitless Cake Technique – Jujutsu Kaisen Christmas cakes go on sale in Japan
Fans of Jujutsu Kaisen based in Japan can celebrate Christmas with their favorite characters this year, with a new collection of themed cakes by Priroll, a company who specialise in officially licensed sweets and desserts.
Tokyo’s Hidden Gems: 5 Best Free To Visit Flea Markets
Free things to do in Tokyo can be hard to come by, but travellers often overlook the cities many flea markets that take place across the city most weekends.
Discover Tokyo’s 2024 Winter Wonderlands: Top 5 Illuminations
As the night closes in earlier throughout winter, some of Tokyo's most recognisable areas are transformed into illuminated winter wonderlands offering visitors some stunning photo spots.
The 5 best Christmas Markets to visit in Tokyo for winter 2024
Spending the holiday season in Tokyo offers the opportunity to take in some of the best Christmas Markets in Japan, with some of the city's most iconic attractions serving as the backdrop.
See in style with new Jujutsu Kaisen themed glasses collaboration
Japanese eyewear brand Zoff are teaming up with Jujutsu Kaisen to release 5 pairs of themed glasses, based on some of the series most popular characters.
Coolest swordsmen in anime ranked by Japanese anime fans – who came out on top?
500 Japanese anime fans were drafted in by internet research company NEXER Co. Ltd to cast their votes for the coolest swordsman in anime - so, who was voted number 1?
Universal Studios Japan announces opening date for new Donkey Kong area
Universal Studios Japan have announced that a new area themed on the globally popular Donkey Kong will open on Wednesday, December 11, 2024.