2026 update – sadly, the famous Gundam Odaiba statue was dismantled in September 2026 – it is currently unclear whether it will be moved elsewhere. There is another Life-Size RX-93ff 𝛎 Gundam Statue you can still see outside for free at Fukuoka’s LaLa Port mall. Time to take a trip to Tokyo’s famous Odaiba Unicorn […]
Category Archives: OTAKU
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May
May
Game on! The much anticipated new Nintendo Museum in Kyoto Japan opened in October 2024 and we recently visited to see what all the Mario mania was about. Located in the small town of of Uji (located south of Kyoto city), the Nintendo Museum comprises of two floors of exhibits and gaming, a shop full […]
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Oct
Oct
Japan is known for its cool collectibles and perfect playthings, so as you’d expect, there are some top Tokyo toy shops from iconic independents like Yamashiroya in Ueno to famous chain toy stores like Kiddyland and Sanrio. We’ll share the best places to play and pick-up plushies, like the six storey Hakuhinkan Toy Park in […]
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Mar
Mar
A fun free thing to do in Asakusa, Tokyo’s Bandai Namco Museum is dedicated to all things cute and Kawaii plus gachapons and gaming. Split across two floors plus with several large cartoon character models outside including Doraemon and Ultraman, the Bandai Namco museum is a must visit for any otaku fan. It takes a […]
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Apr
Apr
A visit to a Gachapon / Gashapon toy capsule store is one of the most popular (and fun!) things to do in Japan. Like convenience stores, you are never further than a few metres away from a gashapon vending machine or dedicated store. No trip to Japan is complete without bringing home a quirky or […]