Tokyo Sandbox, April 15 It's no secret that Japan is one of the top contenders in the gaming market with titles that reach far beyond its borders since the first release of Space Invaders back in 1978. Tokyo Sandbox is the perfect event for gamers and creators: not only will you have access to 100 titles created by Japanese game creators and indie developers, but there'll also be discussions led by gaming industry celebrities. Watch for more to be announced soon. 3-12-8 Gotanda, Chiyoda-ku TBD From ¥1,300 Website Cycle Mode Tokyo 2023, April 15-16 Love cycling on your mamachari in the city? Or pondering about getting one? Cycle Mode Tokyo, the largest sports bicycle expo in Japan, is packed with all that the bicycle industry has to offer.

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metropolisjapan.com/ A drive on scenic on Venus Line in Nagano Nagano: Exploring the gateway to the Japan Alps Matsumoto a mixture of old and new Japan A drive on scenic on Venus Line in Nagano Japan's longest roller slide isn't for the faint of heart My Paradise: Backpacking adventure in the mountains of Japan

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Yokohama Oktoberfest, Sept. 30 – Oct. 16 There will be beer. And then more beer. And you'll find even more beer after that. Yes, Yokohama's Red Brick Warehouse opens up its seaside courtyards to the German Beers of the world once again for Oktoberfest. Find all kinds of rare German-imported beers and, if you're brave or stupid enough, try the 1L Mega Jug. To really give it that authentic kick of Deutschland flare, there'll be a German Orchestra performing four times a day, as well as those irresistible German sausages grilling at food stalls.

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As we begin to pack up the year that saw comparatively more-normalcy return to Japan after the previous two, we can exhale and begin to focus on the important things: 2023 anime offerings, of course. 2022 in Japanese animation found itself dominated by chainsaws and spies, titans and pirates, and 2023 is set to see the continuation of at least three of these four topics. What else —and why else— will the majority of both casual fans and hardcore watch while waiting for Chainsawman to continue? Read on to find out! Attack On Titan The Final Season, Part 3 The conclusion to Attack on Titan may well be the most anticipated of any show in the world, not just within the anime realm.

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Held in the most luxurious and exclusive venues, and delivering vibrant & upscale vibe with the best international house music and Asian influences, Black List is renowned for being Tokyo's premier 'member only' event production company. Black List was established in December 2005. In order to guarantee a trendy crowd and environment, all parties are made exclusive to Black List members and their closest friends attracting Tokyo's top executives, celebrities and socialites. There is no entry cost at any venue, regardless the club policy.

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I moved to Japan at age 39 – a year after quitting my full-time lawyering job, with no definite job prospects in the country and with no close friends. Unlike most people, it was not the temples, the manga culture, or the delicious Japanese food that drew me to this foreign land. I was instead fascinated with the often-underrated beauty of Japan's nature and the countless hiking trails that it offered. During the three years that I have been living in Japan, each hiking experience, often solo, made me feel more connected to the country.

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Glamping  may very well be the perfect user-friendly experience of Japan's great outdoors. Living it up in the middle of nature with well equipped tents and small designer cabins — often luxurious — have made ‘glamorous camping' the holiday of choice for many. With options galore, from mouth-dropping BBQ platters and outdoor enjoyment to farm-themed locations and locations crafted by award-winning designers, there's plenty to take in. Here's an easy guide to glamping sites within access from Tokyo.

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Japan is in the midst of a surfing boom as more people take to the sport than ever before. As dynamic, wave-rich coastlines go, Japan's southernmost Kyushu Island can compete with the world's best surfing destinations. What it lacks in wave consistency, it makes up for in quality and diversity. This, along with a passionate community of local surfers, is putting the region on the global surf map.  Generally, surfers categorize types of waves by the bottom contours of the shoreline they break over.

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August 25 – September 6, ‘SEND YOURSELF NOWHERE BUT TOKYO' Joan Cornellà exhibition Joan Cornellà skyrocketed to internet fame with absurd cartoons that capture the anxiety and disconnect of contemporary life. Cornellà's bright, dystopian visuals are imbued with surreal and disturbing humor that muddies the line between dream and reality. Experience a fantasy trip of Cornellà's imagination at StandBy, Shibuya, where his works will be displayed until September 6. 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. FREE STANDBY, 5-11-1, JINGUMAE, SHIBUYA-KU Instagram September 10, Oliver Sim: Hideous Short Film Screening The short film Hideous, written by and starring Oliver Sim of The xx, will receive a special screening at Shibuya's Human Trust Cinema on September 10.

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