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Nestled in Mitaka, Tokyo, the Ghibli Museum (三鷹の森ジブリ美術館) offers a magical glimpse into the whimsical world of Studio Ghibli. Founded in 2001 by the legendary Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, and producer Toshio Suzuki, the studio’s name, ‘Ghibli,’ is inspired by …
Now’s your chance to catch ’em all! Pokémon Wonder is a brand-new 48,000-square-foot outdoor adventure for Pokémon lovers to search for their favorite Pokémon characters in real life. Pokémon Wonder is located within an undisclosed and untouched natural area deep …
Japan has been facing another resurgence of COVID-19 infections recently which puts the country’s medical system under great pressure. On January 11th, there were more than 4800 daily infections reported in Japan, and a new variant of coronavirus had been …
Since the beginning of October, Japan has re-opened its border to business travelers and non-citizens that reside in Japan for work or for school. Those who are allowed to enter must go into a 14-day quarantine on arrival. However, this …
Japan is loosening its restrictions for inbound travelers. So who is allowed to enter Japan now? Due to the dramatic surge of COVID-19 infection numbers, Japan has closed its border to 159 countries and regions around the world. This entry …
Due to the COVID pandemic, there has been a dramatic drop-off in travel this year. Hotels are among the worst hit in the tourism industry with very few international tourists and business travelers staying overnight. Hotel New Shohei is one …
Gundam (ガンダム) is iconic in Japan and regardless of whether you watch anime or not, you have likely heard the name. If you’ve visited Odaiba in Tokyo, you may have seen the very first full-size Gundam statue (a classic RX-78-2) …
Are you tired of classes at school and want a degree in something interesting and “stealthy”? Now’s your chance to get a Master’s Degree in Ninja Studies! In the age of the samurai (the Edo Period, from 1603 to 1867), …
Earlier this year, Japan has banned the entry of many oversea visitors in order to limit the spread of the virus. However, the nation-wide state of emergency in Japan was lifted on May 25th. Japan has re-opened schools, cinemas, sports …
Japan is known for its summer “hanabi” (花火) firework festivals. Hanabi firework displays have had a long history in Japan, with hundreds of fireworks shows all across the country, usually in the summer between July and August. It is a …
