Top 10 Things To Do In Wakayama
Some of Japan’s best onsen (hot springs) are in Wakayama. You’ll find them nestled in the mountains, hidden on small islands overlooking the ocean, and in the rivers next to hotels. The Sen…
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Sudden spike in new Tokyo virus cases brings dire warning for Japan
Tokyo — The Japanese capital registered 47 new coronavirus cases Thursday, its biggest single-day rise, as the metropolis of 13.9 million people prepares for a weekend indoors. The region i…
Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition comes to Switch in May
Nintendo hasn’t announced a lot of first-party releases for 2020, but one game that we’ve known is coming for a while is Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition. Xenoblade Chronicles is a …
Tokyo's iconic Shibuya 109 building closes temporarily to prevent spread of coronavirus
On Wednesday night, Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike held a press conference where she informed the public that 41 new cases of coronavirus had been reported in the capital. However, a surprise annou…
All of Tokyo’s neighbors are telling people to stay out of the city this weekend
Japan’s second largest city also tells people to stay in their homes during the period. Now, one day after Tokyoites were told to stay in their homes, people in all four of its neighboring prefe…
Trademark documents reveal Nissan's stylised flat logo
Japanese car brand Nissan has filed a trademark application for a flat monochrome logo that would see it join other brands opting for minimalist rebrands. Documents filed in Great Britain, Peru,…
Joji Hashiguchi's "We Have No Place to Be"
In the early 1980s, Joji Hashiguchi began to document the plight of the young with his debut work, "Shisen." In these five cities, Hashiguchi witnessed the complex cocktail of self…
There's A New Final Fantasy Tactics Game Out Today, Sort Of
Illustration : Square EnixWar of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, Square Enix’s new tactics RPG, is now available on iOS and Android. It combines the beloved turn-based battles of F…
IOC president Thomas Bach considering Olympic Games in spring 2021
The International Olympic Committee president has confirmed a cherry blossom Games in the spring of 2021 is under active consideration for the rescheduled Tokyo Olympics. “The agreement is that …
Godzilla constellation recognized by NASA as King of the Monsters claims a corner of space
But in the decades since, the King of the Monsters has expanded his dominion, appearing in theaters around the world. The Godzilla constellation isn’t made up of stars, though. Instead, the…