Tag: Innovation and Technology in Japan

Google Store Omotesando: Google’s First Flagship Outside the U.S. Opens in Tokyo

Google opens its first walk-in store anywhere outside the U.S., right in Apple's backyard.

Tokyo Game Show 2026: Full Guide to Lineup, Events and How to Watch

What to expect from Japan’s biggest gaming event

Why It Always Comes Back to Being an Island

From gara-kei to J-pop: unpacking Japan's "Galápagos syndrome," exceptionalism, and the truth behind the isolated-nation cliché.

Japan’s Gachapon and the Capsule Toy Craze

From nostalgic miniatures to working gadgets, these are the gachapon lighting up social media right now

Video Games Set in Japan

From samurai adventures to yakuza melodrama, these games let you live your wildest dreams in Japan

Toranomon Hills Glass Rock

The Final Chapter in a Landmark Redevelopment

Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai: What You Need to Know

Your gateway to exploring Japan’s hidden gems

Kura Sushi’s New Vision for Ginza

Kura Sushi's brand new Ginza store has a few surprises for you