It’s only April but the sheer amount of cool collaborations we’ve seen in just one quarter of the year has been astounding. Uniqlo proves that it’s got more up its sleeve with the launch of the first Oshi no Ko x UT line of T-shirts. Training like a demon has a new meaning with Garrack’s […] The post Oshi no Ko Shirts, Demon Slayer Watches, and Honkai Glasses | Entertainment Round Up appeared first on Tokyo Weekender ..read more

Moe, also known as Kimono Mom, stands in front of the camera dressed in a traditional kimono with a white apron, her daughter, Sutan, by her side. The former geisha — who became a mother and then a YouTube star — has amassed over 2.8 million subscribers from all over the world, who tune in […] The post Kimono Mom: The Geisha Turned Mother Turned YouTuber appeared first on Tokyo Weekender ..read more

In this week’s news roundup, we report on the meeting between Donald Trump and former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso. The Japanese yen continues to tumble, dropping below the 155 mark to the dollar. One person has died and seven are still missing after two MSDF helicopters crash into the Pacific Ocean. Papakatsu scammer Mai […] The post Trump Meets With Taro Aso and the Yen Drops Again to 155 | News Roundup appeared first on Tokyo Weekender ..read more

If you find yourself spending more time at your desk than in your bed and the notion of a work-free weekend seems like a distant memory due to relentless email notifications, you may be employed by one of Japan’s notorious “black companies,” or burakku kigyo. This term, which emerged among young IT professionals in the […] The post 7 Signs You’re Working for a Black Company appeared first on Tokyo Weekender ..read more

When someone from overseas considers spending time in Japan, there are usually three options: you come as a tourist and experience the country over a short period of time, you move to work here and balance exploring alongside your work obligations, or the third choice, you come on a working holiday. Having experienced all the […] The post How I Made the Most Out of My Working Holiday in Japan appeared first on Tokyo Weekender ..read more

While peak Demon Slayer fever has come and gone, it’s still one of the most popular anime franchises that has spanned the most incredible amount of collaborations. You might have thought seen it all, but here’s a brand new line of merch that’s also quite functional.  Introducing Garrack’s Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba smart watch. […] The post You Can Now Train Like A Demon Slayer With These Fitness Tracking Smart Watches appeared first on Tokyo Weekender ..read more

It’s been almost six years since the world-famous fish market in Tsukiji closed down and relocated to the more spacious Toyosu district. Since then, the approximately 19-hectare site in Tsukiji has remained vacant, leading to various rumors regarding what will happen to the place. From a themed food park to an international conference complex, several […] The post Tsukiji’s ¥900 Billion Redevelopment Project Announced appeared first on Tokyo Weekender ..read more

A light-hearted romantic drama fantasy that blends humor with horror, My Undead Yokai Girlfriend tells the story of a unusual relationship between college nerd Tadashi “Hachi” Inukai and a demonic yokai (supernatural being) named Princess Izuna-imiki (nicknamed Izzy). The former, played by the popular idol and actor Hayato Sano, casts a spell to try to […] The post Blending Humor and Horror: My Undead Yokai Girlfriend appeared first on Tokyo Weekender ..read more

Meaning “hot water cure,” toji is a form of balneotherapy that dates back centuries in Japan. Historically, guests would stay at an onsen facility for at least a week, often longer, bathing several times a day as a way of treating various kinds of ailments. Though restorative onsen trips are still popular today, most people […] The post The Healing Power of Toji: Japan’s Ancient Bath Therapy appeared first on Tokyo Weekender ..read more

We’ve already seen some fantastic anime and manga collaborations so far this year, but we think this might be Uniqlo’s greatest hit in 2024. Rep your oshi through this upcoming Oshi no Ko UT collection. An Idol Anime Collection According to the website, five T-shirts will be available, two in black, two in white and […] The post Oshi no Ko is Getting Its Own Uniqlo Collection appeared first on Tokyo Weekender ..read more