Culture Shock | DEJAPAN

Wakka wakka wow: Pac-Man Ginza Style

Pac-Man and one of Ginza’s poshest department stores aren’t 2 things you’d put together. And then someone did. Pac-Man Ginza […]

The Namja Town area in Ikebukuro is… for kids. And their parents. It’s a massive playground with interactive games and

The summer ‘Pikachu Outbreak’ event’s been ‘a thing’ for a couple years now. ‘A thing’ as in the biggest, craziest

For people who can’t deal with spicy food, Japan is fine. You can always order your sushi without the wasabi.

The great thing about manga, anime and video games is that they don’t always have to be realistic. Sometimes they

(Pre-orders for these items have ended.) August 1st is a real important day for Digimon fans. It’s the day when

Kracie’s ‘Popin Cookin’ sweets range is like sugary DIY for kids. It’s also for adults who love cute, strange, delicious

Learning kanji is tough – whether you’re trying to read or write it. Mastering kanji is a tricky step on

The loft is usually where you find hidden, maybe forgotten gems. Like a dusty box of Christmas decorations, or a

Signal your fan status loud and proud with a customised ita bag! You’ve gotta know about the legendary ‘itasha’ cars

We can think of several variety goods shops to hit up for weird Japanese stuff and unique souvenirs. Village Vanguard is

You’ve heard of pachinko. You know about game centres. You’ve seen people scooping up goldfish and coloured balls at summer