“Gundam Figure Exhibition” taking place in Akihabara until September 2025
A new "GUNDAM FIGURE EXHIBITION" has opened in Tokyo's iconic anime and manga district, Akihabara.
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Tokyo’s futuristic new ¥600 billion “city” opens to the public
A newly constructed commercial complex opened at Tokyo’s Takanawa Gateway Station on Thursday 27th 2025.
‘Requiem of the Rose King’ Cafe opens in Ikebukuro this April
A new cafe for Requiem of the Rose King will open at Charaum Cafe in Ikebukuro from the 18th April.
Kyoto raises hotel tax to ¥10,000 to combat overtourism
The Kyoto city assembly has officially approved an ordinance which will result in an increase of the maximum accommodation tax to ¥10,000
Hatsune Miku to get her own newspaper in Japan
Hochi Shimbun, the publisher of the Sports Hochi daily newspaper, is set to release a special Sakura Miku newspaper.
Japanese arcade giant sponsors official Hatsune Miku racing team
One of Japan's most well known arcade operators is set to team up with the official Miku racing team.
WIND BREAKER x Sweets Paradise collab cafe opens this April
Popular anime series WIND BREAKER will collaborate with dessert chain SWEETS PARADISE to open themed cafes at 10 locations across Japan.
Yu Yu Hakusho cafe to open in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya
A new collab cafe for the series Yu Yu Hakusho will open at 3 NATSLIVE CAFE locations across Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya from mid-April.
Katekyo Hitman REBORN! cafe opens in Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka
A new collaboration cafe for the popular series Katekyo Hitman REBORN! will open at Tree Village Cafe locations in Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka, starting from March 22nd 2025.
Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball vehicles to be released as Tomica models
In a highly anticipated collaboration, Tomica and Dragon Ball will team up to release a new range of miniatures based on iconic vehicles from Akira Toriyama's seminal work.