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It has been a hard time for entertainment as COVID-19 restrictions and economic slowdown have meant that people simply aren’t visiting events in the numbers required. Previously, we looked at attractions no longer around, such as the projects at Palette Town. Still, we wanted to revisit the topic and look at popular events that have disappeared or whose days are numbered. While there is always hope that these events and hot spots might come back one day, let’s pour one out for these unique experiences of Japan that are long gone. 1. Shinjuku’s Robot RestaurantRobot Cafe was formerly one of Tok...
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From shogi to Sangenjaya to spirits, it’s a wonder just how much Japanese folklore and culture is filled into the nooks and crannies of Persona 5. Besides simply being set in Japan, multiple game elements in a Japanese high school explore popular aspects of Japanese culture. If you know where to look, you can find Japanese myths and legends, games and even the odd sightseeing spot if you’re in the area, so let’s take a look at each. The personas of legendThey’re what the game is named after, and it’s easy to spot some of their more direct links to western myths and folklore. Personas like Arch...
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Star Wars is a cultural juggernaut, a mass media power encompassing film, television, books, comics, toys and much more. While Star Wars has several reference points, including old sci-fi movie serials like Flash Gordon, the novel Dune (spice, anyone?), and World War II dogfights (check out 1955 film The Dam Busters for proto-Death Star destruction action), Japan has had an outsized influence on the galaxy far, far away. Here then are five ways Japan has influenced Star Wars. We’ve tried to keep spoilers to a minimum, but there may be some reveals. 1. The films of Akira KurosawaIt’s no secret ...
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When you think of Japanese pop culture, what comes to mind? Anime, manga, idol groups. The list goes on. However, for Japnohiles of a certain age, it’s kaiju (monster) movies. Kaiju (怪獣) is typically translated as just “monster,” especially a giant monster. But, of course, Japan didn’t invent giant monster flicks. That honor goes to King Kong. However, in our humble opinion, Japan did perfect them, with Godzilla being the most famous of the genre. While the Godzilla series is long, many other kaiju are just waiting to be re-discovered. So here are five kaiju crazy movies that you probably have...
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