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  • Things To Do Travel Guides & Tips

Nagashima Resort: Unwind At An Onsen, Ride The World’s Longest Roller Coaster & Shop Till You Drop

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Nagoya Travel Guide: Legoland, Samurai Culture & One Of The World’s Largest Planetariums

  • Culture

20 Romance Manga To Read So You Can Fill The Void In Your Non-Existent Love Life

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12 Types Of Sakura In Japan, Including Early-Blooming Ones, & Where To Catch Them

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10 Things To Do On Awaji Island, Including A Hello Kitty Resort & Godzilla Attractions

31
Oct
2022
  • Activities & Attractions

Sumida Aquarium: Real-Life Tinder For Penguins With Relationship Charts Updated Annually For The Tea

Located in Tokyo Prefecture, Sumida Aquarium famously details relationships between penguins and the feeding staff in relationship charts.
27
Oct
2022
  • Career

Guide To JET Programme: Application Process, Tips & All You Need To Know About The Teaching Exchange Programme

Dreaming of working in Japan? From required documents to handy tips, this article will guide you through applying for the JET Programme.
26
Oct
2022
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Vinland Saga Season 2 Premieres On 9th January, New Opening Song Shown In New Trailer

Moving on from Thorfinn's lifelong revenge, Vinland Saga Season 2 will be returning in Jan 2023 with a new arc.
25
Oct
2022
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Yoshinoya Capsule Toys Are Mouth-Watering Replicas Of Signature Beef Bowls You’d Love To Meat

With these delish mini beef bowl replicas from Yoshinoya, you can now flex that you've got food at your fingertips at all times.
18
Oct
2022
  • Activities & Attractions

Ichijo Dori Yokai Street: Lively Neighbourhood In Kyoto Where Monsters Blend Into Everyday Life

At Ichijo Dori Yokai Street in Kyoto, monsters help to man the stalls. Enter the spirit world with yokai-themed food and night parades.
14
Oct
2022
  • Culture

10 Fall 2022 Anime That Will Make You Waku Waku For The New Season

Aside from the return of our best girl Anya, expect genres ranging from sports to gore in this new fall 2022 anime season.
12
Oct
2022
  • Activities & Attractions

Otenki Parlour: Order Your Favourite Weather-Themed Food If The Heavens Won’t Answer Your Call

Located in Nara Prefecture, Otenki Parlour lets you control the weather, just like the female protagonist in Weathering With You.
12
Oct
2022
  • Culture

10 Japanese Horror Movies That Will Satisfy Your Creepy Cravings In The Middle Of The Night

Dare or dare - up your Halloween game with these 10 Japanese horror movies that are bound to scare you witless.
11
Oct
2022
  • News

Naruto Anime Celebrates 20th Anniversary With Remastered Scenes & Pop-Up Gallery

Naruto thanks fans for their support of 20 years by dropping a special trailer and holding a pop-up gallery in Akiba Square.
10
Oct
2022
  • News

My Love Story with Yamada-kun At Lv999 To Get Anime Adaptation In 2023 Led By Cardcaptor Sakura’s Director

My Love Story with Yamada-kun At Lv999 brings a romantic 2023 with an anime adaption by the director of Cardcaptor Sakura.
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