British Antique Museum opens in Japan with authentic Sherlock Holmes study exhibit
The British Antique Museum (BAM) officially held its grand opening in Kamakura on September 23rd, and kicked things off with a very detailed Sherlock Holmes…
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There’s a Tokyo souvenir that you can’t buy in Tokyo?
If you’ve been to Tokyo, you might know of the popular souvenir snack called 東京ばな奈 Tokyo Banana, a banana-shaped sponge cake filled with banana-flavored cream….
Tokyo’s Poop Museum discovers and displays 12 new species of poop animals for you to play with
When Japan’s Unko Museum, or Poop Museum, first opened up in Yokohama, it made such a splash in the toilet that it soon after got…
Flushing Doggy Pee Pole in Tokyo becomes envy of dog owners around country
When walking your dog, it’s always a good and polite idea to carry a water bottle with you to wash up after they finish answering…
Japan’s official Ninja organization holds ‘Ninja Prepratory School’ with series of lectures
The Japan Ninja Council, located in Tokyo’s Taito ward, is the only official ninja organization in the world used by local governments and tourism associations…
Japanese sweets store’s 12,960 yen White Truffle Butter Sandwich is definitely a luxury treat
Japanese sweets store and maker maker Okashiya has gained popularity via social media and through word of mouth among sweets fans in the blink of…
A feline Hachiko? Café meetup rendezvous opens below Shinjuku’s giant 3-D cat
Just earlier this year, Tokyo commuters were stunned by a giant realistic 3-D cat that took up residence on the Cross Shinjuku Building located just…
Tokyo was rocked by an earthquake but one damage report shook Twitter users with laughter
On the night of October 7, 2021, a strong earthquake struck the Tokyo metropolitan area with a magnitude of 5.9. It was the strongest quake…
A potted history of Kabukichō, nightlife capital of Tokyo
Kabukichō is a visual fest. It must have more neon than any other Tokyo neighbourhood, which is no small boast in the most neon-saturated city…
‘Moshimo Tokyo’ Exhibition: Manga Capture Love and Sorrow in the Metropolis
The exhibition, curated by Big Comic Original magazine editor Yutaka Ishihara, runs until September 5 at the Tokyo Contemporary Museum of Art. Arielle Busetto, JAPAN…
Shinjuku: the humble beginnings of Tokyo’s most dynamic sub-city
Rather than a city with a centre, it is more helpful to think of Tokyo as a ring, with at least five sub-cities dotted on…
Breaking Boundaries: How one student with a learning disability reignited the spark in staff at a micro pig cafe
Recently, Pignic Cafe in Tokyo’s Akiruno city held a work experience day for a student from Akiruno Special Education School. At first, nerves were rife…
Tokyo releases its “Tokyo Sustainability Action” plan for realization of SDGs in English
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) has released “Tokyo Sustainability Action,” an English translation of a summary document outlining its efforts to realize the Sustainable Development…
Stay cool this summer with this citrus infused menu from GODIVA café Tokyo
Chocolate guru’s Godiva opened their first permanent cafe in Japan, ‘GODIVA café Tokyo’ , only last November, but already they are diving in at the…
The street art scene in Tokyo
Mention street art in Tokyo, and anyone familiar with the city will wonder what you’re talking about. Sharp eyed observers might have spotted a few…