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Japanese Paper Art Like You Never Seen it Before

We all know Origami, the Japanese art of folding paper into tiny sculptures resembling nature. But wait until you see Japanese artist Hitotsuyama's creations,...

Social Distancing? Not in Tokyo…

With the Coronavirus pandemic having a firm grip all over the globe, reducing personal interactions have become increasingly important with “social distancing” being the...

5 Things To Do At Home With Kids!

Due to the current global situation, many parents are literally tearing their hair out trying to think of ways to keep their offspring suitably...

Wind of change -Tokyo Olympics 2021 becoming a reality

Watching what is happening to the Tokyo Olympics 2020 has been like watching a car crash in slow motion. From the initial excitement of...

Free Livestream Taiko Concerts by Japan’s Famous Yamato Drummers this February!

Taiko, the traditional Japanese drums are not just amazing to listen to but also brilliant to watch. Mostly seen and heard at festivals, they...
2D Cafe Shin Okubo Black and White Interior

2D Cafe

We have seen photos on Instagram and social media of 2D Cafe here in Shin Okubo and wanted to see what all the hype...

SHOHEI, a Japanese/Austrian Fashion Brand located right here in Tokyo!

We love Fashion and Design here at Obsessed with Japan and have recently discovered SHOHEI, a Japanese/Austrian Fashion Brand located right here in Tokyo!...

Your Ultimate Guide to Gotokuji – Cats, Cafes, and more

You may not have heard of Gotokuji, a neighborhood in the west of Tokyo. However, I am pretty sure you have seen this lucky...

Best Kimono Rentals in Kyoto!

When we think about Japan we often think about kimonos. The traditional Japanese garment, with its signature long sleeves, beautifully colored, and timeless. However, these...

Harajuku Moutain Graphicz Mural

Harajuku Moutain Graphicz Mural is one of the really well-kept secrets right in the center of Tokyo! It showcases about 15 murals, printed in...