All posts tagged "Feature"

  • Disney releases “Haunted Mansion”

    Based on the attraction of the same name at Disney theme parks, Haunted Mansion, an American supernatural horror comedy film directed by Justin Simien from a screenplay by Katie Dippold, will be in Japan theaters on September...

    • Posted July 18, 2023
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  • The Chicken meat loaf that Japanese kids love

    Part of why kids in Japan prefer chicken over other meats is that it’s tender and easy to chew. They are naturally drawn to chicken nuggets, yakitori, etc. because they are cut in bite size pieces. This...

    • Posted July 1, 2023
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  • McCaffee favorites to be sold at McDonald’s stores too

    July is shaping up to be a great month for cool snacks, with McDonald Japan’s new announcement. Starting July 5, Oreo Cookie Chocolate Frappe, Mango Smoothie and French Macarons that once were exclusive to McCaffee by Barista...

    • Posted June 29, 2023
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  • Ramen De Niro’s noodles with a kick

    You’re not alone if you don’t understand the connection between Hollywood actor Robert De Niro and Ramen De Niro, a newly opened ramen shop in Shinjuku. As you might imagine, it is easy for a famous name...

    • Posted June 21, 2023
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  • Ancient Egypt Exhibition

    Revisit the early days of King Tutankhamun King Tutunkhamun (also known as King Tut) who ruled ancient Egypt (1332 B.C.) as pharaoh from age nine – and was in battle with neighboring Nubia over land, is probably...

    • Posted June 20, 2023
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  • Godiva just announced its mega-size ice-cream parfait

    Grab a cone or two because this will be gone soon. Godiva has announced the release of its Mega Parfait at Godiva limited stores nationwide from  June 16 to September 14, 2023 For many online reviewers, Häagen-Dazs...

    • Posted June 8, 2023
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  • What Japanese sunscreen formula should you get for your baby?

    Only 42% of parents use sunscreen on their children according to a questionnaire conducted by Tokiwa Pharmaceutical industry. It’s no fun in the sun without sun protection. Sunburn and prickly heat can ruin all the fun and...

    • Posted June 7, 2023
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  • The Tommee Tippee option for babies and toddlers

    In a country reputed for its advanced technology and futuristic gadgets, any mum can tell you that the Japanese line of baby products, however, is sadly lagging behind the rest of the world. Beyond an 8oz glass...

    • Posted May 30, 2023
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  • Sumida River Fireworks Competition

    After a four-year hiatus, Japan’s oldest fireworks event  – the Sumida River Fireworks Competition returns to Asakusa this year for its 46th –  with a bang. The event traditionally held in two venues is celebrated on the...

    • Posted May 23, 2023
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  • Fashion meets furniture

    From June 7 to 13, 2003, Isetan Shinjuku Store’s The Stage welcomes the first chair  collaboration between fashion brand Auralee and Danish furniture design company, Fritz Hansen, putting a spotlight on the latter’s best-selling ‘Seven Chair’. The...

    • Posted May 22, 2023
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  • Spanish art prints exhibit at the National Museum of Western Art

    A collection of 240 art prints on Spain spanning 400 years from the 17th to the 19th century, will be exhibited at the National Museum of Western Art from July 4 until September 3, 2023. These images...

    • Posted May 13, 2023
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  • ‘Disney Animation: Immersive Experience’ at the Mori Arts Center Gallery

    For the first time outside of North America, the Disney Animation Immersive Experience debuts in Tokyo. The experience will transport visitors into the magical worlds of Disney characters and become one with them through a combination of...

    • Posted May 11, 2023
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  • Forest Park in Mount Fuji offers thrills and fun

    After completing renovation and expansion works at Forest Adventures’s Mount Fuji location, the outdoor park is back in business. Unleash your more adventurous side and head out to the woods for trekking, zip lining and camping! The...

    • Posted May 6, 2023
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  • Balenciaga releases ‘Defender’, its new chunky sandals and sneakers

    Defender clogs and sneakers by Balenciaga unveiled at the 2022 red carpet-themed Spring/Summer 2022 runway have just been released in Japan. The new Defender line is centered around an extended rugged tire-like sole by design.  Its lumpy sole...

    • Posted April 21, 2023
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  • Tokyo Disneyland celebrates 40th anniversary despite rain

    Tokyo Disneyland, the kingdom of dreams and magic, turned 40 on Saturday, April 15, 2023. And just like all significant milestones to celebrate, Tokyo Disneyland’s 40th anniversary offering: Dream Go Round, kicked off with fun and frolic...

    • Posted April 17, 2023
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  • WORLD CLASSROOM: Contemporary Art through School Subjects

    WORLD CLASSROOM: Contemporary Art through School Subjects, commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Mori Art Museum, is an attempt for us to encounter a world we have never seen or known from a wide variety of perspectives,...

    • Posted April 15, 2023
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  • J.K. Rowling to produce Harry Potter TV series

    Warner Bros. Discovery announced on Wednesday that the first Harry Potter television series is in the works with author JK Rowling as executive producer. The new reboot of the wizarding world tale series will be an adaptation...

    • Posted April 13, 2023
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  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem renamed to Mutant Panic in Japan

    The computer-animated superhero film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem renamed to Mutant Turtles: Mutant Panic in Japan will be released on August 25, three weeks after its release in the United States. It is an animated...

    • Posted April 6, 2023
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  • ‘Warner Brothers Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter’ to open in June

    Warner Bros. Studio Japan is building ‘Warner Brothers Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter’ on what used to be the 30,000 sqm. Toshimaen theme park in Nerima ward. The behind-the-scenes entertainment facility to open...

    • Posted April 4, 2023
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  • Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio Wins the Oscar for Best Animated Feature

    The iconic moral story for children brought to life on film by Mexican Director Guillermo del Toro more than 80 years after the Disney classic first hit theaters, swept a number of awards including the Golden Globe...

    • Posted March 13, 2023
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  • Archie and Lilibet Diana go from “master” and “miss” to “prince” and “princess”

    The two children of Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, Archie and Lilibet Diana are now officially listed as “prince” and “princess,” ending uncertainty over their royal titles. The update made on the line of...

    • Posted March 10, 2023
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  • Is a pair of Xiaomi’s new Buds4 pro any good?

    Let’s talk about Xiaomi’s newly released flagship model Buds 4 Pro wireless earphones that retails at 26,800 yen. SOUND QUALITY The Hi-Res audio streaming uses Sony’s LDAC codec supported with up to 990 kbps, 96 kHz/24-bit so...

    • Posted March 10, 2023
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  • I took my wife to this swanky restaurant for our anniversary.

    Let’s get real. It’s not everyday that I can afford to treat my wife to a swanky meal. But this year being our 20th anniversary (who stays married this long nowadays?), we deserve something out of the...

    • Posted March 8, 2023
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  • It’s easter season at the Snoopy Museum

    As Easter creeps its way closer on the calendar, the most beloved beagle in Japan is calling out to all fans to spend the Easter season at the Snoopy Museum which will be open from March 21st (Tuesday/holiday)...

    • Posted March 8, 2023
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  • Berry Strawberry Fair at Ikea!

    The Strawberry season is upon us. If there is a place in Tokyo where families can indulge in this delicious fruit without burning a hole in the pocket, think IKEA. From March 9 until May 7, 2023,...

    • Posted March 8, 2023
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  • A must-watch – Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

    The latest film by Universal Studios and DreamWorks and a spin-off of the widely popular Shrek franchise, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, will hit theaters in Japan on Friday, March 17, 2023. Nominated at the 80th...

    • Posted March 1, 2023
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  • A Man Called Otto is a great family film!

    A Man Called Otto, a dramedy adapted from a best-selling Swedish novel and Academy Award-nominated 2015 film « A man called Ove », is coming to Tokyo theaters on March 10, 2023. The story revolves around a cranky man...

    • Posted January 20, 2023
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  • Heatherwick Studio: Building soulfulness

    The Mori Art Museum will showcase twenty-eight of London-based Heatherwick Studio’s key projects for 11 weeks from March 17. The exhibit will reveal the creative playful processes and curiosity in each of the projects which, according to...

    • Posted January 11, 2023
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  • The new Mario movie has a release date.

    Die-hard fans of Mario, the Italian plumber and his friends will be excited to know that after a four-month delay,  The Super Mario Bros. Movie’s release date has been confirmed.  It will premiere in the United States on...

    • Posted January 4, 2023
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  • Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams

    Following its success at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, and after having traveled the world from London to New York(*1), the exhibition Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams will be presented at the Museum of Contemporary...

    • Posted December 20, 2022
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