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Tokyo Virtual Reality Arcade Experiences

High tech, high touch Tokyo is one of the best places in the world to experience the world of virtual reality. Here four great places in Tokyo for VR, including what is said to be the world’s largest VR arcade. VR Zone Shinjuku BANDAI NAMCO’s VR Zone recently opened (July 2017) in the Shinjuku district […]

Japan’s Best Anime Cosplay Events

When you hear the words, anime, manga, and cosplay what do you think of ? … Japan ! If you are a fan of anime and are visiting Japan, you might want to check out some of the world’s biggest events in the industry … which include ComicMarket, Anime Japan, and the World Cosplay Summit. […]

Japanese Tea Ceremony, Experience Traditional Japan

The tea ceremony is a great opportunity to experience the traditional culture of Japan. Some great opportunities to attend a ceremony can be found during a visit to the old capital city of Kyoto. The Japanese tea ceremony, also called the Way of Tea, is a Japanese cultural activity involving the ceremonial preparation and presentation […]

Japan’s New Luxury Sleeper Trains | World’s Most Luxurious?

Japan has some of the most luxurious sleeper trains in the world … if not the most luxurious in the world. These trains are the perfect way to see and enjoy the beauty of the Japan countryside … if you are ready to pay a premium price for a ticket. Japan’s ultra luxury sleeper trains […]

The Robot Games – Tokyo 2020 Olympics

It could be that you will interact with as many robots as people during the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. Japan is a leader in robot technology development and they are looking to showcase the technology during the 2020 games in Tokyo. Think of this possible scenario. You arrive at the airport and get assistance in […]

Tokushima Awa Dance Festival – Japan’s largest dance festival

How to view 360° video on mobile Looking for some summer fun and dance? … Then travel to Tokushima City in Tokushima Prefecture on the island of Shikoku during the August Obon season where it seems like the entire city is full of festival music and dance. Watch the above video to see some […]

Tokyo Casino Resort Gambling Updates

Long known for its Pachinko parlors that are ubiquitous in cities across the country, Japan may in the near future finally add casino gambling in the city of Tokyo. Japan’s parliament passed a law in December 2016 to finally legalize casinos, ending 15 years of political argument and opening the way for projects that combine […]

The Gamers Guide to Visiting Tokyo

How to view 360° video on mobile If you are a gamer, Tokyo has a lot to offer to keep you happy and entertained. Planning on visiting Tokyo? You may want to schedule your trip around the Tokyo Game Show, Japan’s biggest gaming expo. And while you are there, check out the other attractions. […]

Japan loves their mascots and it’s big business

Japan is the king of everything cute and as part of that love for cuteness, cartoon-like mascots are everywhere: at sporting events, shopping malls, even prisons. And it is big business, with character-driven sales netting some $16 billion dollars per year. So if you want to get in on the action and be a mascot, […]

Japan toilets – the world’s coolest most high-tech

As part of any Japan travel adventure you must take the opportunity to check out the high-tech toilets in use throughout the country. This might sound funny or strange, but Japan toilets are soooo cool ! Not the “Japanese style” squat toilets, but the “Western style” electronic wonders that will do almost everything for you […]

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