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Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO – A beautiful revival of an old classic
Anime / Dragon Ball / Gaming / Manga

Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO – A beautiful revival of an old classic

Posted on: December 13, 2024December 13, 2024

The iconic Budokai Tenkaichi series has been revived almost two decades later with the release of the bestseller Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO.

Remembering Akira Toriyama – the creator of Dragon Ball
Anime / Dragon Ball / Manga / Thoughts

Remembering Akira Toriyama – the creator of Dragon Ball

Posted on: November 11, 2024November 11, 2024

An entire generation of people felt they had lost a father figure when Akira Toriyama, the author of the legendary Dragon Ball series, died.

My top 5 favorite anime merch items from Japan!
Akihabara / Anime / Dragon Ball / Shopping / Tokyo

My top 5 favorite anime merch items from Japan!

Posted on: November 8, 2024November 8, 2024

It’s a treasure trove for exclusive anime merch you won’t find anywhere else. Here are 5 of my favorite anime merch items I bought from Japan!

Where to find the best Dragon Ball merchandise in Japan
Akihabara / Anime / Combini / Dragon Ball / Manga / Shopping

Where to find the best Dragon Ball merchandise in Japan

Posted on: September 21, 2024September 21, 2024

For a Dragon Ball fan, Japan is a shopping paradise, offering all kinds of merchandise from figures to clothing to accessories and more!

Japan’s FamilyMart showcases an obsession with anime cards!
Anime / Combini / Dragon Ball / Family Mart / Food / Manga

Japan’s FamilyMart showcases an obsession with anime cards!

Posted on: May 20, 2024May 20, 2024

I’ve said before that Japan is an anime society and I stand by my claim. FamilyMart’s stacks of collectible anime cards are living proof!

Kabukicho is the heart of Shinjuku’s nightlife
Anime / Arcades / Shinjuku / Tokyo / Travel

Kabukicho is the heart of Shinjuku’s nightlife

Posted on: November 11, 2023February 18, 2025

You haven’t seen Shinjuku without walking through Kabukicho. Bright neon signs, pop culture, and street performers are what it’s all about!

Exploring DiverCity’s Gundam Base
Anime / Odaiba / Shopping

Exploring DiverCity’s Gundam Base

Posted on: November 4, 2023November 4, 2023

DiverCity’s Gundam Base is a dedicated store for fans of the timeless Gundam anime series located in the heart of Odaiba, Tokyo Bay.

Where are the best places to buy anime merchandise? (Top 5 list)
Akihabara / Anime / Manga / Osaka / Shibuya / Shopping / Tokyo

Where are the best places to buy anime merchandise? (Top 5 list)

Posted on: October 26, 2023October 26, 2023

For many of us foreigners, it was anime that got us interested in visiting Japan. Here are the best places in Japan to buy anime merchandise!

Miraiza Osaka-Jo 2023 – a paradise for fans of Detective Conan
Anime / Cafe / Castle / Osaka / Shopping / Travel

Miraiza Osaka-Jo 2023 – a paradise for fans of Detective Conan

Posted on: September 24, 2023September 24, 2023

For Detective Conan fans, 2023 is a special time to visit the Miraiza Osaka-Jo shopping complex just outside the famous Osaka Castle.

The perfect Fullmetal Alchemist photo? A visit to teamLab Planets
Anime / Tokyo

The perfect Fullmetal Alchemist photo? A visit to teamLab Planets

Posted on: August 3, 2023August 3, 2023

Without paying a cent, Tokyo’s teamLab Planets gives fans of Fullmetal Alchemist the perfect photo opportunity to capture an iconic moment!

5 reasons to visit Universal Studios Japan even without a ticket
Anime / Arcades / Gaming / Osaka / Theme Park

5 reasons to visit Universal Studios Japan even without a ticket

Posted on: July 28, 2023January 22, 2024

Universal Studios Japan is more than a bunch of rollercoaster rides and popcorn stands. Here are 5 unique reasons you’ll love USJ in Osaka.

5 reasons to visit Akihabara even if you’re not a geek
Akihabara / Anime / Manga / Pet Cafes

5 reasons to visit Akihabara even if you’re not a geek

Posted on: June 15, 2023October 26, 2023

Akihabara is a haven for lovers of Japanese anime, comics, and games, but what if I told you you can still have a great time as a “normy?”

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