Ever looked at an old map and thought, "Wait, this used to be called THAT?!" or "Whoa, this whole area was a forest back then?!" Historical maps always spark the imagination, letting us compare the pa ...
Japanese bathhouse chain Gokurakuyu is no stranger to anime collaborations, having previously teamed up with popular franchises like Attack on Titan, Jujutsu Kaisen, and hololive, all to rave reviews. ...
Hey Doraemon fans heading to Hokkaido, Japan! You're probably familiar with the "Doraemon Wakuwaku Sky Park" (ドラえもん わくわくスカイパーク) at New Chitose Airport. It's been a go-to spot for merch, ...
The "Osaka-Kansai World Expo," kicking off on April 13, 2025, is shaping up to be a massive event in Japan, and Bandai Namco is making waves with its "Gundam Pavilion," featuring a life-sized "RX-78F0 ...
Many Godzilla fans have likely made the pilgrimage to the "Godzilla Store" (ゴジラ・ストア) before. With four locations currently across Tokyo and Osaka, it's a monster-sized paradise that's sure to l ...
Get ready, Japan! The 2025 "Osaka-Kansai World Expo" is kicking off on April 13th for a six-month run, and it's shaping up to be a massive event. Bandai Namco is going all out with a dedicated "Gundam ...
Universal Studios Japan (USJ) consistently brings fresh collaborations to the table! This year, the "Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Earth Symphony" themed attraction, "Doraemon 4-D Art Adventure ~Nobita ...
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure has amassed a massive global fanbase since its manga and anime debut. Bandai Namco Entertainment has consistently delighted fans with its limited-time "JOJO WORLD" events sinc ...
Tokyo's iconic landmark, the Tokyo Skytree, is no stranger to epic anime crossovers, having previously hosted massive events for hits like Jujutsu Kaisen and Pokémon Horizons: The Series. These colla ...
Universal Studios Japan (USJ) consistently delivers fresh collaborations each year. Their latest hit, the "Doraemon 4-D Art Adventure ~Nobita's Earth Symphony~" attraction, which opened in February, h ...
Osamu Akimoto's classic manga, "KochiKame: Here Are the Rinkai Police Box," which ran for an incredible 40 years in Weekly Shonen Jump, is a series etched into the memories of countless fans and holds ...
When you're hitting the road, finding the perfect place to crash is always part of the adventure. Most of us weigh factors like price, location, and amenities to snag a sweet deal that keeps our walle ...
Get ready, Japan! The Osaka-Kansai World Expo 2025 is set to kick off this April in Osaka, running for a full six months and shaping up to be one of the year's biggest events. Major IPs are all in, wi ...
Since its debut, the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure manga and anime have amassed a massive fanbase in Japan and worldwide. Bandai Namco Entertainment has been hosting the limited-time "JOJO WORLD" events si ...
We've previously covered Japan's savvy marketing strategy of partnering local regions with the world of Pokémon. As a symbol of this unique collaboration, many areas boast their very own Support Pok ...
Pokémon Centers are always a hot spot for fans, drawing massive crowds eager to snag exclusive merchandise. And it's no different in Japan, where every store sees endless lines of eager trainers. The ...
Fans of kaiju and the "Ultraman" series are likely familiar with "Kaiju Sakaba Kawasaki," the themed izakaya in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. For years, this spot has served as a secret hideout for the ...
For ACG fans traveling to Japan, while Akihabara has long been a pilgrimage site, more and more have been flocking to Ikebukuro in recent years. The local government has actively embraced anime cultur ...
The "2025 Osaka-Kansai World Expo," kicking off in April 2025, is shaping up to be Japan's biggest event of the year. Bandai Namco is even getting in on the action with a "Gundam Pavilion" featuring a ...
In 2022, Bandai Namco launched its "GUNDAM OPEN INNOVATION" project, aiming to realize the vision of a "real-world Universal Century." Now, they're bringing the allure of the Gundam universe to the "2 ...
