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Naruto Pop-up Shop in Shinjuku MaruiOne

Today, Naruto may be one of the most popular character in both manga and anime all over the world.  Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Lost Tower is now showing at the theater.  It is the seventh overall Naruto film and the fourth Naruto Shippuden film.

In commemoration of the theatrical release of the Naruto Movie, Shinjuku Marui One Store, the launch pad for Tokyo’s cool fashion culture, opens Naruto Pop-up Shop on the first floor during July 31 to Aug 19.

How about dropping in to visit, after seeing the Naruto movie?

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Temporary Kiddy Land Harajuku Shop on Cat Street

First opening its doors in 1946, Kiddy Land is one of Japan’s most popular Toy Stores. KIDDY LAND features an amazing six floors of exciting toys, character goods, stickers and more. Both international and Japan-based products are available to delight the entire family.

Kiddy Land Harajuku was closing its doors in August for a major renovation project. A temporary Kiddy Land Harajuku store will open on September 17, 2010. The new location is only a few minutes walk from the current store. Read the rest of this entry »

The curtain is coming down on Kabuki-za theater

The Kabuki-za theater, the mainstay host for the Japanese traditional performing art of Kabuki for over a century, held its last performances before closing to undergo renovation.

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Gundam Cafe Opens in Akihabara‎

Gundam Cafe Akihabara has opened its doors on Apr.24.About 200 people lined up in Akihabara waiting for the official start of Gundam Cafe at 8:30. Read the rest of this entry »

Gundam Cafe to be opened in Akihabara

Bandai is set to open Gundam Cafe Akihabara on April 24,in commemoration with the animation series’ 30th anniversary.
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Swarovski crystals　x Scooter at Tokyo Motorcycle Show

A woman takes a picture of the customized Kymco scooter “Mitch,” which is studded with 100,000 Swarovski crystals, at the 37th Tokyo Motorcycle Show at Tokyo Big Sight.
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Odaiba water illumination Spring 2010 : Video

With the backdrop of the illuminated Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo skyline, the image of a giant white shark is captured during the Odaiba water illumination show. Read the rest of this entry »

Odaiba water illumination Spring 2010

Odaiba water illumination Spring 2010

March 20 (Sat)- April 11 (Sun)

4 times a day (18:30, 19:30, 20:30, 21:30)  about 20 minutes.

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47. The most fiscally reckless, visually spectacular fireworks displays – Sumida-gawa river

Tokyo has a huge number of major hanabi-taikai, or fireworks festivals, every summer, but the gathering at Asakusa and Mukojima along the Sumida-gawa river has got to be the most spectacular. Over 20,000 individual fireworks are launched every year on average, and in 2009 alone, a whopping 948,000 residents flocked to the area to view the show. Read the rest of this entry »

Gundam creator Yoshiyuki Tomino X Astronomy Event

Gundam creator Yoshiyuki Tomino (富野由悠季) and Gundam UC author Harutoshi Fukui(福井晴敏) will speak at Intro to Gundam Astronomy Event.
Jun Fukue (福江純) — an astronomy professor, author, and science-fiction anime enthusiast — will also attend the event. Read the rest of this entry »

46. Cocktails are maniacally fresh – Bar Rage

In cocktail-crazy Tokyo, bartenders approach their subject with the artistry and focus of Michelin-starred chefs. The mixologists at Aoyama’s swanky Bar Rage source top-quality, fresh ingredients from around the country for their seasonal drinks. They hunt down the tastiest passion fruits from Okinawa, or the sweetest kumquats from Miyazaki to give classic cocktails a Japanese twist. Read the rest of this entry »

43. Onsen with the best Feng Shui – yukari

Strictly built according to the principles of Feng Shui, Yukari (深大寺温泉ゆかり） is a beautifully appointed hot spring in Tokyo’s western suburbs. The baths are marked with the cardinal directions for proper orientation during soaking. Read the rest of this entry »

42. You will never see a more expansive sake list – Kuri

In terms of sheer variety, Tokyo is the best place in the world to try sake, and it’s likely that you’ll be able to find most of it at Kuri （庫裏）in Ginza. The sake menu is a tome that lists over 100 varieties. After the third cup, you might be brave enough to try the hoya no shiokara (fermented sea pineapple guts), which isn’t half as bad as it sounds. Read the rest of this entry »

41. The world’s best service -department stores

Sure, at some stores around the world, the staff are experts in their field, hoping to wait on your every wish and command. Japanese department stores such as Mitsukoshi and Isetan have that, of course, but they add in a few other perks: an army of uniformed women running automated elevators and bowing greeters at the door. Read the rest of this entry »

40. The most prolific festivals – Three Great Edo Festivals

While festivals of all shapes and sizes are staged throughout the year, any Japanese will tell you that there is no festival like a summer festival. Most well known are the ‘Three Great Edo Festivals’ of Kanda-matsuri in Kanda, Sanno-matsuri in Nagata-cho, and Fukagawa-matsuri in Tomioka, Koto-ku. Read the rest of this entry »