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  • Activities & Attractions Things To Do

11 Themed Trains In Japan That Will Transport You To Another Place, Physically & Figuratively

  • Things To Do Travel Guides & Tips

Shimokitazawa Guide: Artsy Neighbourhood Known For Vintage Clothing Stores & Cafes

  • Things To Do Travel Guides & Tips

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

  • Things To Do

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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Nov
2022
  • Funny News

Poop Otome Game Tweet Goes Viral On Twitter, Turns Out Crappy Ikemen Is A Thing

Have a thing for sh*tty men? You might want to try out this poop otome game, which bases its male characters on different types of poop.
22
Nov
2022
  • News

Annual Jump Festa In Japan To Return On 17th Dec, Free Admissions Limited To 40,000 Pax

After being held online for the past 2 years, Jump Festa 2023 will finally be back as a physical event from 17th to 18th December 2022.
21
Nov
2022
  • Things To Do

Sogenji: Hidden Autumn Foliage Spot With A Zen School & Active Monastery

Just a 20-minute bus ride from Okayama Station and you'll be in the presence of blazing foliage and the other-worldly temple of Sogenji.
21
Nov
2022
  • News

New NSFW Cygames Anime Out In 2023, A-List Cast Includes Satoru Gojō’s Voice Actor

The Marginal Service anime by Cygames screams NSFW, possibly delivering fans the most risque series in 2023.
17
Nov
2022
  • Activities & Attractions

Akebonoyama Agricultural Park: Idyllic Meadows With Pastoral Windmill & Colourful Blooms Year-Round

Enjoy a taste of pastoral life as you wade through an ever-changing sea of flowers by a windmill and harvest fresh produce for a grill party.
15
Nov
2022
  • Culture

Trains In Japan: 9 Things To Know To Travel Like A Local

Transferring from local lines to the shinkansen? Rotatable train seats? Read on for some unspoken how-tos about trains in Japan.
14
Nov
2022
  • Culture

10 Chopsticks Taboos In Japan To Know To Avoid Getting Weird Stares

A pair of chopsticks may look simple to use, but you can unwittingly commit these taboos if you are not careful.
11
Nov
2022
  • News

Tokyo Revengers Season 2 Releases New Trailer, Advance Screening Session To Be Held In December

Set to return in January 2023, Tokyo Revengers Season 2 will be holding an advance screening of its first 3 episodes in Yokohama City.
09
Nov
2022
  • News

Japanese Company Makes HP Badges For Employees To Wear & Know How Their Colleagues Are Doing At A Glance

Japanese company Onken proves that work burnout need not always be a negative topic with its fun and interactive employee HP badges.
08
Nov
2022
  • Funny News

Miyazaki Hayao Who Appeared On Ghibli Park’s Opening Day Turns Out To Be An Impersonator

Is that Miyazaki Hayao gracing us with his presence on Ghibli Park's opening day? Nope, just an impersonator who nailed the cosplay.
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