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The yen’s depreciation against the dollar is at historic levels. It has surpassed the 154 yen level and it’s not getting any better. With prices increasing in Japan and wages not increasing at all, Japan has had to increasing pricing. One well known steak restaurant Read More …
“The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom” is a game software for Nintendo Switch released by Nintendo in 2023. And the company will be releasing the original collection t-shirts only available at UT, which expresses the work’s magnificent world view, unique characters, and memorable Read More …
On March 31st, the day was the grand final of the GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA. Three years and four months have passed since December 19, 2020, “GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA” at the Yamashita Pier in Yokohama has been operating, thanks to the generous support of everyone. As Read More …
Sakura City in Chiba debuts a manhole cover featuring popular Shibu Inu, “Kabosu” (Kabosu-chan). The manhole will be featured at Sakura Furasato Plaza. Kabosu has gained international recognition for fans of the virtual currency Doge Coin and image was used on X (formerly Twitter). Production Read More …
Mister Donut, operated by Duskin Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Suita City, Osaka Prefecture), will be selling all four types of “Sakura Mochitto Donuts”. Perfect for spring and will be sold for a limited time starting on February 28th (Wednesday). ■Product features Mister Donut’s spring classic “Sakura Read More …
On February 21st, Sega Toys (Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo) announced “KIMIT Ragdoll,” a realistic cat-like pet robot that utilizes AI technology to pursue “cat-likeness”. It will be sold on KIMIT’s official e-commerce site from February 22nd, which is Cat Day. The price is 33,000 yen ($219.32 USD). Read More …
Humax Entertainment Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku) will hold a “Kabukicho Red Carpet” at the “Shinjuku Copa Bowl” in Kabukicho, Shinjuku on Saturday, March 16, 2024. This is a large-scale cosplay event in which performers from a variety of backgrounds, including active cosplayers, gravure idols, idols, Read More …
Once the goto for low-cost quality clothing, netizens are complaining that UNIQLO is becoming a bit expensive. One wrote, “I feel a little embarrassed, but to be honest, due to the recent rise in prices, even UNIQLO feels like a “slightly luxury item.” I wonder Read More …
All good things come to an end and as many know, the final day of the GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA is on March 31st. Yokohama City is working on strategic measures to improve the ease of travel and encourage accommodation in conjunction with popular IP content*. Read More …
Not far from Tokyo is a location that retains its Edo style. From the various shops and buildings, and even the local Starbucks, Kawagoe is known for it and is called “Little Edo”. And the fact that people don’t have to travel hours away to Read More …
Tower Records will renovate its flagship music shop “Tower Records Shibuya Store” (Jinnan, Shibuya-ku) on February 29th. The analog record specialty floor “TOWER VINYL SHIBUYA” has been expanded to double the area. The inventory will be expanded from 70,000 pieces to more than 100,000 pieces Read More …
Japan has not been able to catch a break with a weakening yen and soaring prices. With almost every sector having to increase prices, McDonald’s price increases have kicked in. This price revision is being implemented in response to the prolonged impact of soaring raw Read More …
For many train fans and new and longtime Plarail collectors, the Plarail Real Class line has no doubt attracted fans who wanted an improvement in quality versus the standard Plarail trains and N Gauge trains. And with four releases in 2023, the first announcement in Read More …
DMM.com LLC (Headquarters: Minato-ku) will hold the “Suruga Celestial Fireworks 2024 – Numazu City Municipal System 100th Anniversary” on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Admission tickets for “Anniversary” will be on sale from January 15th (Monday). In addition, it has been decided that luxurious guests will Read More …
YouTuber Kano/Kanockstar, who has 1.77 million subscribers, updated his channel on January 14th. And to the surprise of viewers, it featured a suprise appearance by entertainers Katori Shingo and Inagaki Goro as guests. Kano told the two (who were former members of SMAP), that the Read More …