Many of you may know this manga/anime. Yes, it is “AKIRA”. But I don’t think many people know the fact that I am about to tell you. The manga AKIRA was first serialized 40 years ago, in 1982, and already in the manga, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics were depicted. Moreover, in the second volume of […]
Food fighter. A young businessman with a big appetite.
The stomach of a young businessman in this suit resembles, metaphorically speaking, a black hole floating in space. His speciality is gluttony. He consumes a huge amount of food, more than you can imagine from his appearance! Most gluttonous people eat in pain, but the great thing about him is that he eats like he […]
Noh is a traditional Japanese performing art. Masks are scary, but also beautiful.
Noh has become a branch of Nohgaku, a traditional Japanese performing art, and It is a form of theater. However, Noh is a little different from the plays we see on TV and in movies, in that Noh is mainly dance and music. The story is told through dance-like movements accompanied by vocal music called […]
A high school student who is a master of the game “Taiko drum master(Taiko-no-Tatsujin)”.
He’s a master of the arcade game “Taiko no Tatsujin!” As you can see in the video, he is fast and accurate. To the untrained eye, it makes no sense how he can hit a given spot so quickly and so accurately… He also holds a Guinness record of 1241 single strokes per minute. There […]
Manrai, a slightly sour Tsukemen noodle soup in Shinjuku.
Many people are familiar with Mianya Musashi, but few know of this ramen restaurant called Manrai. Mianya Musashi has a delicious thick broth, but the broth here is light yet flavorful and still delicious. There are two types of ramen: regular ramen and tsukemen, and I recommend tsukemen when you come to Banrai. Mitsurai’s tsukemen […]
Musashi, the king of Ramen in Shinjuku.
Many of you are probably familiar with Ramen “Musashi”. It is a very famous ramen shop. It may have become so famous that it is no longer a rarity, but this ramen shop is still delicious! If you are looking for a regular ramen with a hot broth, the “Musashi Ramen” is probably the only […]
Revival dance of the 1980s, Tomigaoka High School Dance Club.
For 51 months from December 1986 to February 1991, Japan was in the midst of a bubble economy. More than 30 years ago, a club culture was born at a club in Roppongi, with long hair, tight dresses, and for some reason, dancing with a fan in hand. The scene was so intense that it […]
The mundane daily life of a Japanese high school student.
Are you a high school student? Probably not… This video shows a slightly different side of the high school student we see every day. This is almost the same in every country, isn’t it? So this is what you look like in school. […]
Super yummy! Japanese Okonomiyaki.
Do you know okonomiyaki? It is made of flour dissolved in water as a batter, egg, vegetables, meat, seafood, noodles, and other ingredients of your choice, grilled on a griddle, and eaten with sauce, mayonnaise, aonori (green laver), and other seasonings. The style of cooking and ingredients vary by region, and there are various styles […]
Sumo wrestlers are not just big and fat. They are super athletes.
I have always found sumo wrestlers to be among the strongest fighters in the world. They have powerful muscles hiding under their thick fat, and they can exert tremendous power at a moment’s notice! No matter how strong a fighter is, it would be unwise to fight a sumo wrestler. They are super athletes. Unfortunately, […]
Dark Side Night Walk in Kabukicho, Shinjuku.
As the sun begins to set, Shinjuku begins to show a different face. Friday and Saturday nights are very crowded. Just strolling around Shinjuku at night is a lot of fun, so please be sure to visit Shinjuku when you come to Japan. Kabukicho is much larger than you might imagine and is divided into […]
Amazing capsuel loft room in Shinjuku.
This accommodation is for those who want to keep accommodation costs low. 4,000 yen for a 9-hour stay + shower + meals + laundry is reasonable. Moreover, although it is located in the middle of Kabukicho, a 5-minute walk from Shinjuku Station, there is a police box right next to it for your peace of […]
Tokyo Shitamachi walk.
Dojo-nabe is a traditional Japanese dish. Komagata Dojo,” which appears in the video, is a restaurant specializing in Dojo cuisine with a 200-year history. There are both table and tatami room seating, and the tatami room seating is Japanese style with the food placed almost entirely on the floor. When you come to this restaurant, […]
The $2,500 Figure is full of reality.
This is a character from the game NieR : Automata, an action RPG released by Square Enix for PlayStation 4 in 2017. As you can see in the video, it is very elaborate. Elaborately made figures can be found in every country, but the crazy thing about Japan is that even mass-produced products are elaborately […]
Those tasty snacks you can buy at the convenience store!!!
Japan is a Candy Paradise! And you can buy them at convenience stores! And they are delicious! I am very happy. Sweets are sold in every country, but among them, I think Japanese sweets are seriously delicious. There are so many genres of sweets. Even the familiar sweets such as potato chips and gummies sold […]
Funny! Let’s take a look at a Japanese comedy, “Travel pictures – Misconception”.
Let us introduce you to a Japanese comedian. They are called “Anjash,” and they specialize in skits in which they take on the role of a character in a story, called a “Konto”, and proceed with the story. What they are most good at is the “Misunderstanding Konto,” as seen in this video, in which […]
Tokyo in 1913-1915
This video was shot over 100 years ago in Tokyo, 1913~1915, and is interesting even to me as a Japanese. The first thing that strikes me is the number of children, and I am deeply moved to realize that there really was a time like this in Japan. This is because these children have made […]
Shitamachi of Tokyo, Yanaka, Nezu, Sendagi.
There is an area in downtown Tokyo called “Yanesen. In this area, there are many shrines and temples, and relatively many old buildings still remain. If you want to feel downtown Japan, you should walk around this area. This area, which retains many vestiges of old Japan, is a residential area where ordinary people live […]
Buautiful Otagei and its background.
1. The professional dancer. Otagagei has evolved and is beautifully choreographed, bold and complete. The lights (psyllium) that emit light have also evolved and can now express emotions in a variety of colors. They are artists. 2. The amateur Dancer. This is how otagei originally existed. Dancing to support underground idols. Although the dance has […]
Live Cam in Asakusa, Tokyo.
The Nakamise Street near Sensoji Temple is lined with traditional crafts and food stalls, Hanayashiki, built in the mid-19th century, has screaming attractions and cafes, and Sumida Park along the river regularly hosts festivals and firework displays, creating an atmosphere of a traditional downtown area. Festivals and fireworks displays are held regularly at Sumida Park […]