Magical Aladdin Themed Arabian Nights Afternoon Tea Comes to Tokyo Restaurants
From Jasmine kimono to Aladdin themed desserts, Japan has been thoroughly celebrating the classic animated film’s live action remake, with all manner of goods. Despite…
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Toy Story Aliens Reappear as Traditional Japanese Sweets in Convenience Stores For Summer
One of the most coveted snacks at Tokyo Disneyland is the Toy Story Aliens. These cute treats look adorable, but also have a distinctly Japanese…
Japanese High Schoolers Pull Off Amazing Dance Routine To Aladdin’s “Friend Like Me”
As in many markets around the world, the live-action adaptation of the Disney classic Aladdin has proven to be a huge success here in Japan….
Japanese Confectioners Present Enchanting Aladdin Dessert Set to Celebrate Movie Release
Japanese confectionary chain Ginza Cozy Corner are known for their beautifully presented sweets. Previously they’ve produced charming nine-piece cake sets themed around popular movie releases,…
Stylish Disney Princess and Mickey Summer Kimono Coming to Disney Store Japan for Yukata Season
A yukata is a light kimono, which is traditionally worn in Japan during the summer to events like festivals and firework displays. Yukata season is…
Summer Kimono That Can Bring Out Inner Disney Princesses Released by Japanese Clothing Brand
As the weather heats up in Japan, it’ll soon be time to dust off the old yukata. A yukata is a light kimono, which is…
Tokyo DisneySea Names Its 8th Port “Fantasy Springs”; “Frozen,” “Tangled,” “Peter Pan” To Be Featured
Fantasy Springs On Tuesday, May 21st, Oriental Land Co., the company which operates Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea, finally announced the name of Tokyo DisneySea’s eighth…
Japan Announces Mickey Mouse Shinkansen Bullet Train For Summer Vacation
The trips to seek out the best travel destinations in Japan are made much easier by shinkansen. The comfortable and high speed trains bullet trains…
Kingdom Hearts Tower of Radiance and Shadow Event Taking Place 451m Above Tokyo
To Kingdom Hearts fans it seems to have been an eternity, but finally the next installation in the main game series is here. Thirteen years…
Japanese Museum Looks Over Child’s Lost Stuffed Animal For 30 Years, Provides Bath And New Clothes
Many visitors to Japan from abroad are quick to comment on the surprising measures of convenience and hospitality they experience during their travels, most notably…
Tokyo’s Disney Princess Themed Illuminations Feature Frozen and Tangled This Christmas
For Tokyo’s various districts, Christmas isn’t about presents or goodwill to all men. It’s a full-on battle to put on the most elaborate LED light…
Toy Story Aliens Make Appearance as Traditional Japanese Sweets Sold at Convenience Stores
One of the most coveted snacks at Tokyo Disneyland is the Toy Story Aliens. These cute treats look adorable, but also have a distinctly Japanese…
Tokyo DisneySea Announces Massive Expansion Including Frozen, Rapunzel and Peter Pan Areas
DisneySea announced last year that they were planning an ambitious expansion to the Tokyo theme park. Now concept art has been released detailing some of…
Disney Meets Kimono in These Character Design Yukata Perfect for Tokyo Disneyland
One of the many cool things about Japan is the myriad of east meets west collaborations, two different styles coming together to make something unique…
Profiles: Six Japanese Cosplayers To Watch [Photos and Interviews]
Based on the number of active registrants in the most popular cosplay sites and social networks, there are anywhere between 400,000 to 600,000 cosplayers in…