The Japanese drama “Midnight Diner” has gained considerable popularity in South Korea as well. Set in a small restaurant near Tokyo’s Shinjuku Golden Gai, the drama revolves around a cozy eatery where Master, the owner, serves dishes to late-night patrons, with each dish weaving its own episode. “When customers arrive? Quite a few come…” At the start of every “Midnight ...
I went on a trip to Tokyo, Japan, during the Lunar New Year holidays in 2019. Just around this time last year, I also visited Tokyo. It’s quite unusual to travel to the same country and region consecutively, but this time, I went with a friend from the UK, making it a memorable experience. “February 4 – 8, 2019: Tokyo ...
We safely arrived at Narita Airport by taking the Skyliner train from Ueno Station. Just five days ago, we arrived here for our inbound journey, and time has swiftly passed as we return for our departure. “Narita Airport Terminal 1 Departure Procedures” This time, we used Terminal 1. Narita Airport is a large airport with Terminals 1 through 3. During ...
There are various transportation options connecting Tokyo city center and Narita Airport in Tokyo. Since all railways in Japan are privatized, there are not only one railway line but various lines operated by different companies. For more detailed information on this, you can check the link below: “The Fastest Route Connecting Tokyo City Center and Narita Airport – Skyliner” Among ...
Akihabara in Tokyo is one of the central districts of the city. Written in kanji as “秋葉原,” when translated directly, it means “autumn leaves hill.” However, it is renowned as the center of Japanese subculture, often referred to as the “otaku mecca.” Japan, Tokyo, Subculture Hub, Akihabara (秋葉原) Akihabara is considered a sanctuary of Japanese subculture, offering a variety of ...
Akihabara in Tokyo is a renowned destination and a hub of Japanese subculture. Thanks to this, you can find places all around that sell products or services related to Japanese manga and animation. Good Smile is a company that produces and sells products related to subcultures, particularly known for creating cute figures with large heads and big eyes. Exploring various ...
In Akihabara, the hub of Japanese subculture, you can discover various general stores. Many of these stores primarily sell character goods related to manga, animation, and figures. Sofmap is one such store, and what sets it apart from other general stores is its offering of a diverse range of products, including books. “Sofmap Merged with Bic Camera” Sofmap was absorbed ...
Japan can be considered a paradise for subculture enthusiasts, as you can easily find stores selling products related to subcultures throughout the country. “Animate” is one such specialty store dealing with various products related to manga and animation. Operated as a franchise, Animate has numerous stores across Japan, surpassing the number of outlets of major bookstores like Kyobo in South ...
Akihabara in Tokyo is a haven for Japanese subculture, featuring numerous stores selling various subculture products. Among these stores, “Kotobukiya” is recognized as one of the prominent ones. “Japanese Model Maker, Kotobukiya (コトブキヤ)” Kotobukiya is one of the Japanese model maker companies. Starting as a company primarily focused on figures, it is currently the second-largest figure company in Japan, following ...
Akihabara in Tokyo is considered the epicenter of otaku culture. It’s a place where you can easily find various subculture products, especially focusing on subcultures like manga, animation, and more. It’s known as one of the best places in Japan for subculture, and even internationally, some travelers purposely visit this area. “Akihabara in Tokyo” Currently, Akihabara is surrounded by buildings ...
It was the last day of my Tokyo trip. The final agenda was to check out from the hotel in Asakusabashi, near Ueno Station, and take the Skyliner train to Narita Airport, which I had already reserved. Therefore, I decided to spend the last day in Akihabara and then take the train from Ueno to the airport. “Lunch in Akihabara ...
During my recent trip to Tokyo, I explored several bookstores in Shinjuku. I visited the main store of Kinokuniya, a prominent bookstore in Shinjuku, and explored various other bookstores in the vicinity. On the second day of my journey, I also visited the Kanda Bookstore District, where I could browse through stores selling used and rare books. The reason behind ...