Need a little adult time on your family trip to Japan? A new service in Tokyo offers a great place for kids to play while you get a breather.
14 days ago • Subscribe
More like this
New Tokyo Service Lets Tourists Get a Break From Their Young Kids
Need a little adult time on your family trip to Japan? A new service in Tokyo offers a great place for kids to play while you get a…
Japanese Service Makes Calling a Taxi Easier for Tourists
It's not always easy to grab a taxi in Japan as a visitor. Now, one company is making it easier for tourists to hail a ride.
The Chainsaw Man Anime, Lets Get Real
Chainsaw Man, Chainsaw Man, Chainsaw Man, that's all you hear in the anime sphere anymore! That's a good thing, and let's hope it stays a good thing. …
Anime As a Break from Anime?!
Every anime fan has their favorite genre of a of anime. There are fans that only watch Battle Shonen anime. There are fans that only watch pretty girl…
Anime Spring Break Get Away!
Spring is finally in full swing! The flowers are blooming in nearly every tree. Every street corner is bustling with the bouncing and dozing heads of daffodils and…
Tokyo Disneyland Threatens to Banish Resellers From Their Property
Disneyland's parent company says it'll also change the way it sells limited edition goods in an effort to crack down on reselling.
My summer 2017 Anime picks. Lets get hypu!
Seeing as we’re not far off, I thought now would be a better time than any to start thinking about the shows I’m definitely going to pick up…
At Long Last a break from college
As of Thursday morning I had turned in my last paper and I was officially free for three weeks! I’m still waiting to hear back from most of…
Survey: 52% of Young Japanese Don’t Want Kids
Clear majorities say that Japan needs to provide better financial support as well as more flexible working options.
Short Break from Okazu
Hello Okazu Readers and Commenters, Patrons and Fans! I’m taking a short break from Okazu this week for a few days, to 1) proofread my book; 2) catch…
Tourists Are Flocking to Japan – and Leaving Their Luggage
Tourists to Japan are leaving a lot behind - in some cases, including their broken luggage. One hotel found a neat solution to the problem.
Why More Japanese Service Employees Are Hiding Their Names
A rising awareness of "customer harassment" and stalking in Japan means more employees are hiding their identities.
Get Ready, Japan Tourists – Here Comes the “Tourist Tax”
As tourists pour back into Japan, more and more municipalities are taxing their stay. Here's what it means for your trip.
Melissa Uchiyama Director of Tokyo Kids Write
Writer and educator Melissa Uchiyama discusses her organization Tokyo Kids Write and the power of writing she wishes to inspire future creatives with.
My Guidebook For Tourists Planning to Visit Tokyo
Hi everyone, This is just a pre-Christmas blurb to promote the 2024 edition of my storytelling guidebook to Tokyo. I typically don't show ad...
Azuki The New Digital Manga Service
It's just been announced that from Monday 28th June 2021, a new legal digital manga service will be launched. Azuki, named after the red bea...
![Featured image for [Important Announcement!] Blog's New Delivery Service](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20210705/1625516608.16638.41945.jpg)
[Important Announcement!] Blog's New Delivery Service
Dear Subscribers of Watching Asia Blog, If you are reading this, then it means that I have abandoned a feed delivery service known as "Feedb...
New Year’s in Japan with Kids
With New Year’s right around the corner, there’s plenty to do at home and around Japan for kids, parents, and even Jiji and Baba.
Taking a Break
Hi everyone! I know the title of this post might seem a little bit ominous, but please don’t take it that way. If you’ve been a frequent reader…
A short break
Hi guys, I am talking a short break from blogging for a period of time. I don’t know when new posts will be out, but new posts will…
Otafu Susume 37 – Darn Kids and Their Phones (Dennou Coil)
Spouses discuss the anime original Dennou Coil, how children interact with tech and how this original story compares to other anime.
Tourists Love Japan’s Toilets, Says New Survey
Foreign tourists are going wild for Japan's bidet-equipped toilets - and many are eager to see them in public spaces too.
Crunchyroll and Funimation Get Serious About Their Future
In this week's Please Save My Money, Krystallina talks about Sony making the major decision to fold Funimation & their anime into Crunchyroll.
New Record: Japan Surpasses 3 Million Inbound Tourists In a Month
Some 3 million people flocked into Japan in March 2024 alone. What explains the country's record tourism numbers?
Japanese Staff Struggle as Rude Tourists Insist on Their Mother Tongue
Some Japanese service staff say they're struggling to cope with visitors who don't make any effort to find linguistic common ground.
FUTEKIYA TO ADD 12 NEW BL TITLES FROM TOKYOMANGASHA TO THEIR LIBRARY
Hello everyone! I did one of these news posts before, but then I had to take a break from blogging. I’m especially excited to write this one because……
FUTEKIYA TO ADD 10 NEW BL TITLES FROM SHONENGAHOSHA TO THEIR LIBRARY
Greetings! An explanation is due since this is my first time writing a news post. As you may or may not know, I use both my Twitter account…
FUTEKIYA TO ADD 10 NEW BL TITLES FROM SHONENGAHOSHA TO THEIR LIBRARY
Greetings! An explanation is due since this is my first time writing a news post. As you may or may not know, I use both my Twitter account…
In recent news…(taking a break from Fire force s2)
Hi everyone, I hope you are all staying safe during these rough times. I’m aware I haven’t been active lately since a lot has been happening on my…
Tokyo Residents Sue Over Daycare Kids Being Noisy
A judge has thrown out a lawsuit against a daycare brought by residents of Nerima who claimed the kids' noisiness violated their rights.
Explore Tokyo Coding Club’s Fall Classes for Kids
As summer winds down, the back-to-school buzz begins! Start fresh in tech by joining these Tokyo Coding Club fall classes for kids.
Tokyo Residents Sue Over Daycare Kids Being Noisy
A judge has thrown out a lawsuit against a daycare brought by residents of Nerima who claimed the kids' noisiness violated their rights.
There and Back Again – A Harrowing Year and a Break From Anime
Content Warning: Discussion of pregnancy complications and other medical situations. Well, it’s sure been a year, hasn’t it? Calling it a full year isn’t entirely accurate in that…
The Best Japanese Shows To Get A Sense Of Tokyo
These Japanese web shows offer you a free tour of Tokyo! Experience life in the city without actually being there.
E-mail Based Manga Service from Mangasplaining
The good folks at popular manga podcast Mangasplaining have just sent us details of their latest endeavour, titled MSX: Mangasplaining Extra...
Kodansha Announces New US Digital Manga Service
The good folks from publishing giant Kodansha have sent us details of their new US digital manga service. Called K Manga the service promise...
Animated Observations Update #7: New Opportunities and a Much Needed Break
"As of right now, it is kind of up in the air as to what exactly the column will be about."
Tokyo Mew Mew New
Tokyo Mew Mew New is currently streaming on HIDIVE....
I Failed To Get Into Tokyo Revengers
While I know this show broke manga records and such in Japan, I don’t think it’s an international hit like the recent Shonen Jump stuff have been.
Tourists Flock to This Hot Hokkaido Spot. Residents Worry Their City is Disappearing
Many restaurants and businesses in the city of Furano love the influx - but others are sick of picking up traveler's garbage.
Japanese Company Suspends Controversial New “Cat Subscription” Service
A new service called "Cats Unlimited" will suspend operations after accusations that it amounts to a "cat subscription", its company said.
Taking a Break for a bit
Hello readers! Thank you so much for your support over the last 2 years while I have been blogging. When I first started writing this blog was more…
Otoshidama: New Year’s Money for Kids in Japan
Learn about one of the most delightful (and eagerly anticipated) New Year’s traditions: Otoshidama, money for kids in Japan.
Daiso Develops Song To Get Tourists To Leave At Closing Time (VIDEO)
The Ginza branch of the popular 100-yen shop chain Daiso has developed a new song for closing time. The song was specifically designed so it would be easier
JapanKyo – Exploring Japan today via videos, podcasts, and articles
Japan Sets New Monthly Record for Tourists in November
As media in Japan continues to focus on overtourism, Japan announces that it saw more tourists than ever last month.
get a haircut.
12 Days of Aniblogging, Day 7Hair is an important attribute! It’s something I focus on disproportionally in people, and this applies to anime as well. Most of the…
Lets Analyze… Bojack Horseman!
Hello ladies and gentlemen, or whatever you refer to yourself as. I guess social norms have changed a bit since I last blogged frequently haha! Anyways I have a…
Yui Kamio Lets Loose
A manga about honor student Yui Kamino who unleashes a violent second personality whenever her hair gets loose. Continue reading →