NewsGames
Japan’s massive computer game arcades are dying (video).
It’s sad but true, Japan’s massive computer game arcades are dying. Arcades in Japan are known as ‘Game Centers,’ and they are rapidly…
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J-life
Life in Japan and all things Japanese.
October 2021
June 2021
NewsAnime/manga
Inside the Tokyo Akihabara’s anime stores (video).
Let’s take a visit through the anime stores of that most geekiest of areas, Tokyo’s Akihabara district. Hey, it’s like we’re really there!
NewsAnime/manga
What’s it like to work as an anime and manga figure sculptor? (video)
There’s a whole universe of manga/anime figures available on the shelves of model and toy stores in Japan. And you know what, some…
March 2021
NewsAnime/manga
Gundam Factory Tokyo – a full tour (video).
Paolo is on hand to bring us a 10-minute-long video tour of Gundam Factory Yokohama, just outside of Tokyo in Japan. The Gundam…
February 2021
NewsJ-life
Jimbocho: the magic of Tokyo’s ‘Book Town’ (video).
For those of you who love books, but also fancy a walk around Tokyo, allow us to tickle you with the opportunity to…
NewsJ-life
The most expensive capsule toys in Tokyo? (video)
If you like collecting all those weird capsule toys in Tokyo, then have we got a treat for you. If you get yourself…
January 2021
NewsJ-life
From Nihombashi to Asakusa: a calming Tokyo walk (video).
Here’s a nice calming video walk through Tokyo for you, from everyone’s favourite Nordic chap.