Attack on Titan x Tokyo Station pop-up store to open this December
The world of Attack on Titan collides with one of Tokyo's most recognisable landmarks this winter, with a new collaboration between Hajime Isayama's seminal work and Tokyo Station.
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.
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4th wave of Genshin Impact taiyaki coming to arcades across Japan
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7-Eleven Japan’s 2025 new years lucky bag contents revealed
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