Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival 2024 attracts 161,000 visitors
The Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival took place this weekend with 161,000 visitors attending the event over the course of all three days.
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New life size Gundam statue in Osaka completed, blessed by Shinto priest
A new life-size Gundam statue has been constructed outside the Gundam Next Future Pavilion which will form part of the Osaka Expo 2025 world's fair.
FamilyMart x Pikmin collaboration hits shelves in Japan
A new range of Pikmin inspired products will be available in FamilyMart stores across Japan this winter.
Events in Tokyo this week – 21st October to 27th October
This week’s round up of events in Tokyo sees ongoing Halloween themed events, as well as horticultural and architectural exhibitions amongst a variety of other events. Both Tokyo Disney Resort and Sanrio Puroland continue their Halloween events, with visitors to…
Houshou Marine takes over Yokohama Marine Tower this December
To celebrate Houshou Marine's first live show, "Ahoy! You're All Pirates", which is set to take place at K Arena Yokohama on the 7th and 8th of December, a new collaboration with a popular Yokohama landmark has been announced.
Anime Day 2024 marked with new billboard in Shibuya
Anime day takes place on 22nd October each year to commemorate the day in 1958 when Japan's first full-length color animated film "The Tale of the White Serpent" was released.
Hello Kitty celebrates 50th anniversary with new Maison de FLEUR collection
Hello Kitty celebrates her 50th anniversary this year and a new bag and charm collection has been created to commemorate the occasion.
Show off your “ego” with new BLUE LOCK x Megane Ichiba glasses
Megane Ichiba, one of Japan's most popular eyesight stores with over 1,000 branches across Japan, have announced that they will be teaming up with top sports manga Blue Lock to create a new line of glasses frames.
110 years of Tokyo Station marked with BE@RBRICK collab
JR East is celebrating 110 years of Tokyo Station with a collaboration with BE@RBRICK.
Snow Miku store celebrates 10th anniversary
The Snow Miku Sky Town store will celebrate its 10th anniversary in December 2024.