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Thomas the Tank Engine Introduces New Bullet Train Character Named Kenji

Kenji, a character based on a 0-series bullet train, will be joining the cast of Thomas The Tank Engine. And people in Japan are excited!

By Japan Insider • October 21, 2020

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Thomas the Tank Engine Introduces New Bullet Train Character Named Kenji

Kenji, a character based on a 0-series bullet train, will be joining the cast of Thomas The Tank Engine. And people in…

By Japan Insider • October 21, 2020

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Life-Sized Godzilla Invades Japan – World’s First Godzilla Museum

Godzilla, ‘The King Of Monsters’, has arrived in Japan!

By Japan Insider • October 17, 2020

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The Real Fake Scramble Crossing – Japan’s Most Famous Crossing

Have you ever seen Japan’s world-famous Scramble Crossing this quiet before? No, us neither! That’s because this isn’t actually the real place…

By Japan Insider • October 3, 2020

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Japan’s First Official Game Bar – Tokyo Video Gamers

Located in Otaku epic-center of Tokyo, Akihabara, Tokyo Video Gamers offers all the ingredients for a good time.

By Japan Insider • September 12, 2020

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Make Your Own KitKat In Tokyo – KitKat Chocolatory Shibuya

Now you can make your own KitKat in Shibuya. Choose from the three chocolate base and 17 different toppings to make your…

By Julian Domanski • September 5, 2020

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Life-size EVA In Kyoto: Neon Genesis Evangelion

Life-sized model of EVA-01 is now available in Kyoto!

By Japan Insider • August 21, 2020

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Sumida Aquarium – Jellyfish & Penguins

Ryu Tokyo visits Sumida Aquarium, which is located in Tokyo Skytree Town in the Asakusa area.

By Christian Dakin • July 24, 2020

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Skytree in Midgar – FF VII Remake Special Event

We visited Skytree in Tokyo, where the special event “Midgar in Skytree” to celebrate the release of Final Fantasy 7 is held…

By Japan Insider • July 17, 2020

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5 Feel Good Anime In Spring 2020 To Destress With

Anime recommendations with feel-good vibes and hopeful themes in Spring 2020. Much needed during these trying times.

By Caryn Carmona • May 15, 2020

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8 YouTube Channels To Experience Japan Without Leaving The House

The best way to experience Japan right now is from the comfort of your own home. Here are my top picks for…

By Julian Domanski • April 13, 2020

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Kristen is a Michigan-born, LA-based writer. She studied abroad in Japan during college and taught English ...

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Founder of Japan Insider (Previously known as Ryu Tokyo). Japanese-born entrepreneur. Spent his life around...

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Christian Dakin is a south Georgia-born model, designer, and translator currently based out of Aichi, Japan...

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