It’s back!! This year I’m hosting a Japan Anime Goodie Giveaway for Katsucon 2024 on my Instagram with a total of 3 Prizes. That’s 3 Chances to win awesome anime related goodies straight from Tokyo, Japan! 😀 😀 😀
So let’s get right to the details!
Today, we’re starting a 5-part mini blog series on how to bring your pet to Japan and how to travel with them once you’re both there. But first, I wanted to answer this question before anything else: Should you bring your pet with you to Japan? The answer is a bit more complex than you might expect.
Back in December 2022, I was delighted to explore the widely popular and famous interactive art experience “TeamLab Planets” in Tokyo, Japan. Embracing the concept of Wabi-Sabi, TeamLab Planets’ full on immersive experience it one that can not be forgotten… and honestly, I’m itching to go back!
Content Warning: This article contains sensitive topics including violence and suicide.
For this trip, I wanted my off the beaten path adventures this time around to include a number of locations related to historic events. One of those locations included the resting places of the 47 Ronin (浪人). Yes, those 47 Ronin. Yes, they were real and their graves are right in downtown Tokyo (東京).
Musicals in Japan are the best. Yeah, I said it. I LOVE musicals in Japan. And that’s why today I want to tell you about my absolute, favorite, best Japanese musical experience. That of the time I went to see “Kuroshitsuji: Chi ni Moeru Rikorisu” (“Black Butler: Lycoris that Blazes the Earth”), the third musical adaptation of the manga “Black Butler” by Yana Toboso.
The new Rurouni Kenshin anime debuts today! But have you wanted to know about the real hitokiri, Kawakami Gensai, who served as the inspiration for “Himura Kenshin”? Since I was able to visit his grave this past December, I’ve gleaned a wealth of information about him. So let me tell you about this fascinating individual from Japanese history and how he compares with the infamous Hitokiri Battosai!
You read that right! This year I’m hosting a Japan Anime Goodie Giveaway on my Social Media! 3 to be exact! That’s 3 Platforms, 3 Prizes, and 3 Chances to win awesome anime related goodies straight from Tokyo, Japan! 😀 😀 😀
So let’s get right to the details!
Well the new year just came on over and waltzed right in now, didn’t it? Here’s a bit of what I did in Japan this past December, along with upcoming news about Katsucon 2023!
Sharing a Tokyo adventure with you all today, one that’s both scary and sweet! Appropriate since we’re in October right? (But actually, it’s much more sweet than scary!) And this adventure today takes us right into Harajuku, to the Kawaii Monster Cafe.
Japan has opened up! And Tokyo will forever be one of the most amazing places you can go in your lifetime. But if you find yourself to be in a bit more of an adventurous mood and are desiring to go beyond the bounds of the main Tokyo railways, you might find one of these amazing side trips from this awesome city to be worth your while during your next trip to Japan.