A Full-Scale Moving Gundam Model Comes to Life at Gundam Factory Yokohama
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This Week in Japan #34 (November 27th)
This week in Japan, the Go-To Travel campaign is suspended, former Nissan Motor chairman Carlos Ghosn’s arrests found “illegal” by U.N. council, and more big news stories!
November 28, 2020
Pokemon Illuminations – Giant Pikachu in Tokyo
With all the cool photospots at the Pokémon Illuminations attraction, you’ll quickly become the envy of your social media followers.
November 28, 2020
Square Enix and Toho Sued for Taking Popular Dragon Quest Characters Name
The author of the Dragon Quest V novelization is filing a law suit after claims of the recent Square Enix movie using…
November 26, 2020
A Full-Scale Moving Gundam Model Comes to Life at Gundam Factory Yokohama
A 18-meter-tall, moving Gundam has been constructed at in Yokohama. The full-scale robot weights 25 tons and can perform a variety of moves.
December 2, 2020
Online Crane Game Company Toreba Faces a Law Suit for Rigging Games
The online crane game company Toreba has admitted to employees tampering with games. The company is facing a law suit from victims.
November 25, 2020
The Marriage of Princess Mako is Finally Recognized by Her Father
The princess of Japan’s royal family, Mako, has finally had her marriage to commoner Kei Korumo recognized by her father.
November 30, 2020
U.N. Council Finds the Arrests of Carlos Ghosn “Fundamentally Unfair”
Former Nissan Motor chairman Carlos Ghosn’s arrests were found to be “fundamentally unfair” by a U.N. council.
November 27, 2020
Japan’s Go-To Travel Campaign Suspended Due to Rising Corona Numbers
Japan has suspended the Go-To travel campaign for the cities of Sapporo and Osaka due to a recent rise in Corona infections.…
November 25, 2020
This Week in Japan #33 (November 20th)
This week in Japan, Prime Minister Suga looks to establish a new digital reform section, Princess Mako struggles to get married, Capcom…
November 21, 2020
KFC Japan’s New Takeout Lockers – Social Distance Dining
You can now order your KFC chickens on your way to the restaurant and collect it from a self-service pick-up locker!
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Kristen BarrettKristen is a Michigan-born, LA-based writer. She studied abroad in Japan during college and taught English ...
Caryn CarmonaCaryn Carmona is a freelance artist. She has been doing independent work for 12 years and has lived in...
Mark KennedyMark Kennedy is a native of Chicago who has spent more than 20 years living, studying and working in J...
Yasu MatsunoFounder of Japan Insider (Previously known as Ryu Tokyo). Japanese-born entrepreneur. Spent his life around...
Christian DakinChristian Dakin is a south Georgia-born model, designer, and translator currently based out of Aichi, Japan...
Julian DomanskiBorn in England, Julian is a writer, videographer & musician living in Tokyo. When he's not drinking cop...
