NAKED Sakura Aquarium
An underwater cherry blossom viewing experience where you can enjoy the company of the aquariums residents.
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.
NAKED meets Nijo Castle – Sakura 2025
Enjoy a magical spring night where history, art, and cherry blossoms come together.
Plum Blossom Festival at Jindai Botanical Gardens
Experience the beauty of bright pink plum blossom at Jindai Botanical Gardens.
Cheese Famichiki returns to FamilyMart for 2025 – and it’s cheesier than ever before
FamilyMart is introducing two exciting new additions to its popular hot food lineup for 2025.
Black Thunder event in Tokyo invites you to grab as much chocolate as you can handle
"Black Thunder Grab Dream" will take place in Tokyo this February.
Sushiro x Monster Hunter collab returns for 2025
Sushiro, the popular conveyor belt sushi restaurant chain, is once again teaming up with the globally acclaimed video game franchise, "Monster Hunter".
Kyoto’s Nijo-jo Castle to be illuminated with stunning cherry blossom art this spring
Experience an immersive art event that blends stunning visual projections with the castle's famed cherry blossoms.
Golden Kamuy × SWIMMER pop up shop to open in Osaka this March
A pop up shop combining the TV anime Golden Kamuy (based on the popular manga by Satoru Noda), and the popular miscellaneous goods brand SWIMMER will be held at Abeno Hoop in Osaka from the 1st March 2025.
Promare 5th Anniversary Exhibition in Nagoya opens this May
A special exhibition commemorating the 5th anniversary of the acclaimed anime film "Promare" will be held in Nagoya this May.