O-mikuji are Japanese fortunes written on small strips of paper acquired at Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples.
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A Cheapskate’s Guide to Ginza
If you know what you’re doing, JPY 10,000 yen (about USD 100 or PHP 5000) can go a long, long way.
O-mamori: Japanese Amulets for Health, Happiness, and Safety
O-mamori are fantastic as souvenirs for your loved ones when you travel around Japan. Not only are you bringing them something that is uniquely Japanese, you also give them the a measure of protection and some good vibes from some of the holiest places in Japan.
Animax Japan Celebrates 15th Anniversary
You can win one of five different Dream Project packages!
Filipinos Now Qualified for 3-Year Multiple-Entry Japan Visas
Thai and Malaysian passport holders go one step further and are granted visa-free entry to Japan.
How to Get A Japanese Tourist Visa in 24 Hours
Get this: we managed to secure a tourist visa to Japan in just 24 hours. Sounds unbelievable? Certainly not!
How to Download From the Japan App Store
There are tons of fantastic free apps on the Japanese App Store that don’t show up when you search from an overseas iTunes account.
Valentine’s Day Chocolate Round-up
Our list covers every conceivable budget, and are sure to impress the anime heroines in your life~
It’s Fast or It’s Free: My Three Favorite Fastfood Joints in Tokyo
I’d like to take a minute or five to wax poetic over my favorite affordable quick-service restaurant chains that dot streets in Tokyo.
2012 J-pop Anime Singing Contest Grand Finals Event Report
Featuring a fresh round of ten finalists, this year’s event was held on the 21st of July 2012, at the Main Atrium of the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City.
2012 J-Pop Anime Singing Contest
Special Awards from Hero TV and Toei Animation Philippines are also up for grabs.
Japan Sets New Twitter Record Thanks to Ghibli’s Laputa
Twitter was bombarded by over 25,000 tweets per second and nearly caved under the onslaught, but managed to stay up.
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