Shibuya & Kyoto art cultures unite in “Asachill presents SHIBUYAGION- Group Exhibition”
Kyoto pop icon Asachill Some of our long-term grape Japan readers may recall model, singer, artist, Harajuku fashion leader and Kyoto pop icon Asachill. We…
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Savor Japanese Spring with a Strawberry and Cherry Blossom Afternoon Tea Set at Legato
Legato, a hilltop restaurant and cafe with a great commanding view of Shibuya, is currently offering a special afternoon tea set with strawberries and cherry…
Hachiko, Japan’s favourite dog, may not have been so loyal to his master after all
Ssh! Don’t say it too loud or you’ll frighten the neighbours, but Hachiko, Japan’s favourite dog, may not be the epitome of loyalty he’s cracked…
IKEA comic illustration series brings the store’s soft toys to life in Shibuya
Shibuya is a city that symbolizes Tokyo. As a melting pot of various styles, cultures and ideas, it is a city where anything can happen,…
YouTuber explores Shibuya in perfect imitation of a video game character interacting with their world
Anyone who has spent any amount of time playing video games knows that no matter how realistic the game is, characters often have an odd…
PEANUT’s Trailer Shop rolls in to Tokyo with must-have trendy goods
The character market in Japan is packed tighter than the Tokyo Metro at rush hour. The country relentlessly pumps out so many adorable or ultra-cool…
Shibuya’s “Green Frog” train carriage to be moved to the birthplace of Hachiko
The old green train car that currently rests outside of the Tokyo Metro network’s busiest station, Shibuya, is being moved to the birthplace of Tokyo’s…
Meikyoku Kissaten Lion: The Shibuya Cafe Where Talking Is Banned And Classical Music Is Celebrated
What if I told you there’s a café in Shibuya where speaking is forbidden? No soy lattes, no tapioca drinks, no frappuccinos. Instead, you get…
Shibuya Parco Reborn: Nintendo’s First Store in Japan, A Unique Pokemon Center and More
Shibuya Parco reborn On Friday, November 22nd, the reborn Shibuya Parco will finally open its doors to the public. Featuring 180 unique stores, organized around…
Epic Akira Art Exhibition At New Shibuya Parco Features Art, Apparel and Original Goods
If you’ve visited Shibuya in the past two years, chances are you’ve seen collage artist Kosuke Kawamura’s “AD 2019” plastered over white construction fences in…
BK Japan Has “Ghost Whopper,” Redecorated “Shibuya Ghost Store” with Zombie Staff
Burger King Japan is channeling the spirit of Halloween this year with a zombie-themed promotion unlike any other. In a world’s first for the flame-broiled…
Interview With Yuki Hashimoto, Former Underground Idol And Shibuya Ward Councillor
Before making headlines when she was elected as councillor in the Shibuya Ward Assembly, Yuki Hashimoto 橋本ゆき (originally 橋本侑樹), was affiliated with Japanese idol agency…
Shibuya Moves To Ban Street Drinking During Halloween Celebration
Tokyo’s Shibuya district is moving forward with regulations to ban public drinking in streets, parks, and areas around the Shibuya Station after last year’s outdoor…
Welcome The Reiwa Era With DJ Hello Kitty At LGBT Pride Week’s Rainbow Rooftop Party
Coinciding with the end of the Heisei Era and the beginning of the Reiwa Era, this year’s Tokyo Gay Pride Week from April 28th to…
Yahoo! Japan’s Banner in Shibuya Shows Height of 3/11 Tsunami But What Do Passers-by Think?
On March 11, 2011, a 9.1 magnitude earthquake shook Japan off the Pacific coast of Tohoku, triggering a massive tsunami which devastated the Japanese mainland…