Although Akihabara had initially become famous for electronics, this shopping district is now more famous for being the capital of anime, manga and gaming. The nearest train station is Akihabara station, and you can really spend several days exploring this … Continue reading Things to do in Akihabara | Japanese Geek Culture
This is a guide to all the anime, manga and gaming related Shopping, Museums, Theme Parks and Cafes found in Tokyo. The google maps locations are listed beside the location. For more information on the opening hours and closing days, click on the links … Continue reading The Otaku’s Guide to Tokyo – Places Anime Fans Can’t Miss Out!
the Kyoto International Manga Museum has become the mecca of manga fans everywhere, housing a massive 300,000 strong collection. The museum showcases the development of the manga industry over the years, and holds events and exhibitions that give insider peaks … Continue reading The Home of 300,000 Manga! Kyoto International Manga Museum
Kyoto is filled to the brim with culture and history. With hundreds of shrines and temples, the city has become a hotspot for tourists interested in heritage and culture. But, don’t be fooled – Kyoto is a great place for … Continue reading Anime Attractions in Kyoto – Shops, Locations & More!
Japan’s long history of animation and cute mascots has led to its charming characters not only being iconic within Japan, but widely recognisable all around the world. But which of these characters is the most iconic? In 2018, the Japanese … Continue reading Japan Ranks its 10 Most Iconic Characters – Can you guess who’s number 1?
It’s no secret that Sora Yori is one of the best shows of 2018. Tightly and smartly written, Sora yori tells a story of four girls who make the journey of their lives, thrust together by fate. At its core … Continue reading Sora Yori mo Tooi Basho | The True Power of Friendship
When I was a teenager, I went through a phase where I read nothing but one-shot shoujo manga. They were simple, and got to the point – boy meets girl, a strange conflict occurs, they fall in love, the conflict … Continue reading Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki Kun | Shoujo is weird
On the surface, Barakamon and Poco’s Udon World are the same anime- A troubled man travels to the countryside where he finds an adorable child. As he looks after this child, funny antics ensue and he goes on a journey … Continue reading Barakamon vs Poco’s Udon World | A complete breakdown
Continuing on with the anime theme, my sister and I decided to go to Ikebukuro on day 22. Ikebukuro is home to the very famous Sunshine city which is a mall complex that literally has everything from an aquarium to the … Continue reading Day 22 | Ikebukuro
Day 20 was a really special day. One of the main reasons why I wanted to go to Tokyo after my university programme was because of the Ghibli museum. I’m actually not that big a fan of huge metropolitan cities … Continue reading Day 20 | Ghibli museum ♡
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