James Richardson

James Richardson is a writer and Japan enthusiast. After living and working in Tokyo for over a decade, he shares his insights on Japanese society, culture, and current events.

Joined: February 24, 2024
Articles: 818

Events

My Hero Academia Illustration Fair to open in stores across Japan this April

A My Hero Academia Illustration Fair is set to take place in 18 Yodabashi Camera stores across Japan this from the 12th April 2025. My Hero Academia, created by Kohei Horikoshi, is set in a world where most of humanity…

James Richardson
March 12, 2025

Events

BOYS be MAID! pop up shop to open in Tokyo this April

A new pop up shop for "BOYS be MAID! ~History of the Maid Boy Club~" will open in Tokyo at Yurakucho Marui this March.

James Richardson
March 12, 2025

Food, News

McDonald’s Japan introduces Ichigo Daifuku pie this spring

Visitors to McDonald's Japan this March will be able to get their hands on a new seasonal treat.

James Richardson
March 12, 2025

Events

SAKAMOTO DAYS pop up shop to open in Ikebukuro this March

A new pop up shop for the hit series SAKAMOTO DAYS is set to open in Ikebukuro's Sukima Store from the 21st March to the 3rd April 2025.

James Richardson
March 12, 2025

News, Travel

Osaka’s Hanshin Electric Railway to introduce new trains and reserved seating

Hanshin Electric Railway Co. has announced its decision to introduce a new series of express trains.

James Richardson
March 11, 2025

Events

Soul Eater pop up shop to open in Shinjuku this March

A new pop up shop is set to open for the series Soul Eater at Shinjuku Marui Annex from the 12th to the 24th March 2025.

James Richardson
March 10, 2025

Events

Spring themed Naruto pop up shop to open in Shinjuku this March

A new spring themed pop up shop for popular anime and manga series Naruto is set to open in Shinjuku Marui Men from the 14th to the 29th March 2025.

James Richardson
March 10, 2025

News, Travel

Osaka Metro begins eSIM sales in 12 stations across the city

Telecom Square, a global provider of cross-border mobile communications solutions, has announced that it will commence offering its eSIM sales brand, "eSIM square," at all "WiFiBOX" self-service Wi-Fi rental stations installed at Osaka Metro stations, starting from March 10th 2025.