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Planning a Trip to Japan?

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Bullet Train BTS: 6 interesting Japan facts behind the blockbuster movie

Aug. 8, 2022

Matthew Joslin

By now you're probably aware of 2022's big summer blockbuster zipping onto cinema screens all over the UK from August 3rd. While the star-studded film is storming UK cinemas, we thought we'd help you wow your friends with film trivia and take you through some BTS facts, the book the film was based on and the tidbits of Japanese culture scattered throughout the Bullet Train's 2 hour and 30 minute runtime!

Postcards from Japan: Working in Japan's gaming industry, with Hollie

Aug. 3, 2022

JNTO - Japan National Tourism Organization

Super video-game enthusiast Hollie had always wondered what life in the birthplace of gaming giants such as Nintendo and Sega would be like, but it wasn’t until after a first-time holiday to Japan that she knew she had to turn idea into reality. We had a chat about how she landed a job in a development studio in Kyoto and she shared some tips on how to break into the Japanese gaming industry.

Postcards from Japan: Turning anime passion into a living with Shao Dow

July 28, 2022

Matthew Joslin

Like a lot of us, Shao Dow’s fervent love for anime and manga was what hooked him to Japan and ever since the days of Pokémon, he has not looked back! From making anime-inspired music to creating his own manga series, Shao has done more than just dip his toes into Japanese pop culture and he is nowhere near finished! Join us for this interview as Shao takes us on a wild tour through his inspirations, creative process and all he has in store for the future.

How Yokohama became Japan's most international city

July 25, 2022

JNTO - Japan National Tourism Organization

Just a stone’s throw away from the Japanese capital, Yokohama is in no way outshone by its metropolitan neighbour. From humble historical roots, we take a look at how Yokohama has blossomed and grown over the years into what is arguably the country’s most international city.

Postcards from Japan: Life in Tokyo, trips to Okinawa and LGBTQ Japan, with Jacob Emile

July 19, 2022

Matthew Joslin

Jacob didn't have your everyday entry into living in Japan! He has somehow found himself living a crazy, beautiful life in Japan (his words, not ours). Mostly known for making Tiktoks and documenting his life in travel, beauty and comedy content, he told us what the process of falling in love with Japan has been like for him.

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Planning a Trip to Japan?

Bullet Train BTS: 6 interesting Japan facts behind the blockbuster movie

Postcards from Japan: Working in Japan's gaming industry, with Hollie

Postcards from Japan: Turning anime passion into a living with Shao Dow

How Yokohama became Japan's most international city

Postcards from Japan: Life in Tokyo, trips to Okinawa and LGBTQ Japan, with Jacob Emile

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