New mobile games, The Legend of Zelda update and confirmation of the Nintendo NX console were some of the topics included in Nintendo’s fiscal earning report which ended on March 31st, 2016 according to a press release by the Japanese gaming…
The final episode focusing on Uchiha Itachi concludes on Thursday, April 28th, thus closing the tormenting saga of the elder Uchiha sibling. This lets the Naruto Shippuden series return to the manga story where Naruto and Sasuke square off against Uchiha…
Spring was ushered in with the annual Sakura Days Japan Fair in the delightful VanDusen Gardens this past weekend. With tea ceremonies, taiko drumming, haiku writing, sake sampling, ramen, yakitori, and of course, cherry blossoms! Photos from the two-day festival are…
For three nights this summer, the Honda Celebration of Light returns to Vancouver’s English Bay bringing world-class fireworks for everyone to enjoy. Participants this year include Royal Fireworks representing the Netherlands on Saturday, July 23rd, Howard & Sons Pyrotechnics for Australia on…
Another 3D Mega Man title is coming to the North American PlayStation Store. Following in the footsteps of Mega Man Legends and The Misadventures of Tron Bonne is Mega Man Legends 2 on Tuesday, April 5th, 2016. Set after the events…
Spring in Seattle doesn’t start until the colourful costumes that flock towards the Washington State Convention Center for Sakura-Con. Three days over the Easter long weekend gives fans of Japanese culture and entertainment the chance to indulge themselves in anime…
Spring in Seattle means only one thing: Sakura-Con! And like the brilliant petals that blossom on the trees that bear this convention’s name are the equally beautiful outfits attendees don for the three-day event. So, if you couldn’t make it to…
Word on the sidelines is that the anime adaptation of Haruichi Furudate’s volleyball manga Haikyu!! is up for a third series this coming fall. Confirmation lies within 16th edition of Weekly Shonen Jump which goes on sale Saturday, March 19th.…
The Naruto saga continues with his Boruto starring in his own manga series. Monthly chapters of artist Mikie Ikemoto’s new project leap into action with Japan’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine May 9th, 2016. Ukyo Kodachi serves as author with Masashi…
Spring is just around the corner. With all the cherry blossoms sprouting on trees throughout Vancouver, it’s a perfect time to head out and enjoy the Sakura Days Japan Festival inside the beautiful VanDusen Botanical Gardens. Explore two days filled with…
