Get ready to walk the plank because the One Piece exhibition has docked into Tokyo.
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Binary Beauty: Video Games As Art
From the stunning scenery in ‘Journey’, to the catastrophic hopelessness induced by ICO, we explore beauty in video games.
Let’s Talk About Sushi
The way in which Eastern and Western cultures are exchanged is always changing and so is the way we interpret those exchanges. So let’s talk about sushi.
How Games Saved My Life
Be inspired by some real-life testimonials about the positive, life-changing power of video games. Who said games were no good for you?
9 Ways Girls Identify Otaku
Recently, a survey was conducted for Japanese women to see how they can spot an otaku. A list of nine creepy traits surfaced…
Tokyo Motor Show 2011
Car nuts have to wait two years until they get to drool over the sleak selection of concept cars at the Tokyo Motor Show. A must for fans of curvatious models…
Dragon Quest’s 25th Anniversary Exhibition
Square-Enix celebrates DQ’s 25th anniversary by holding an exhibition dedicated to the king of JRPGs.
12 Random Facts About Japanese Schools
Japanese schools are unique in many different ways. We put together a random list of interesting facts.
BakaPad Podcast #0: Getting To Know Us
Have a listen to our first podcast where you can hear first-hand stories from Tokyo.
Tokyo Game Show 2011
Come marvel at Japan’s annual video game exhibition, The Tokyo Game Show! This is the place to be if you are a fan of games, cosplay or sweaty men…