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Coronavirus and Tokyo – Today in pictures

With much of Europe and the U.S battling the epidemic and nations under lockdown, Japan seems to be somehow in an alternate reality. With...

Panic shopping in Tokyo has officially started!

It seems the reality of the coronavirus epidemic has finally arrived in Japan. And it did not come as a surprise, as we are...

Yasaka Koshindo Temple – The Most Colourful Temple in Kyoto

You may not have heard of Yasaka Koshindo Temple, but chances are you may have seen it on your instagram feed, as it is...

Top-secret Video Access To The Ghibli Museum

Without a doubt, the Ghibli Museum in Tokyo is one of the must-visit museums for any anime fan coming to Japan. Or actually, let...
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...

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...

TeamLab Borderless worth visiting?

You have probably seen the photos on Social Media of the Mori Building Digital Art Museum and wondered is the TeamLab Borderless worth visiting?...

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...

Astro Boy by Invader

Looking for some great art? Japan certainly is the place to visit, with some hidden gems right in front of you. One of these...

Updated: A Magical Art Aquarium is Opening in Tokyo This August!

If you love Team Lab, the projection mapping museum/experience transporting you to other worlds, then you will love this new Art Aquarium opening in...