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?
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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.
Japan’s Kirby Cafe reveals its new winter menu
The new KIRBY CAFE WINTER 2024 menu will be available from the 13th November 2024 to March 4th 2025 at the Tokyo and Hakata branches of the cafe, whilst the Kirby Cafe in Osaka will run the new menu from the 15th January 2025 to the same end date.
Pack smart, travel light – 5 essential packing tips for your trip to Japan
To make packing for your trip to Japan as easy as possible, we’ve collated our top 5 Japan packing tips.
Events in Tokyo this week – 4th November to 10th November
In what is set to be another busy week in Tokyo, we've rounded up all of the events due to start this week, as well as events that are ongoing or due to end shortly.
Head to Tokyo Station for a delicious new Chiikawa collab
The popular series Chiikawa is joining forces with Tokyo Banana to create a limited-edition dessert.
Hello Kitty tabi socks and boots re-released for 50th anniversary
To mark Hello Kitty’s 50th anniversary, SOU・SOU will be re-releasing its beloved collaboration featuring the iconic character.
Diglett stars as Pokémon donuts return to Mister Donut this winter
Mister Donut has announced a winter collaboration with Pokémon for the seventh consecutive year.
Pokémon x Kogei exhibition heads to Tokyo’s Azabudai Hills
An exhibition combining Pokémon and traditional Japanese crafts is now open in Tokyo's Azabudai Hills.
You can now stay in one of 6 Black Butler themed hotel rooms in Tokyo
Sunshine City Prince Hotel in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, will be offering a conceptual room stay plan and collaboration menu in collaboration with the TV anime "Black Butler" as the 13th collaboration event for its concept floor, "IKEPRI 25".