Are inbound tourists to #Japan being warned about the Seat Popper?

When will things get back to normal?

Record Store Day in #Japan. You're not a real fan unless you've heard these songs on vinyl (with obi)

Nakano, rare toys, and the Japanese sojourns of one Emmanuel Lewis -- all on this week's episode of PURE TOKYOSCOPE with myself and @patrickmacias.bsky.social ! www.tokyoscope.blog/p/pure-tokyo...

Episode 166 of the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast is live! This time, Matt Alt (mattalt.bsky.social) and I explore the “Big in #Japan” phase of Emmanuel Lewis’ showbiz career and contemplate buying a $2,000 vintage Capsule Robo G toy! Listen to the full episode now at: www.tokyoscope.blog/p/pure-tokyo...

Episode 166 of the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast is live! This time, Matt Alt (mattalt.bsky.social) and I explore the “Big in #Japan” phase of Emmanuel Lewis’ showbiz career and contemplate buying a $2,000 vintage Capsule Robo G toy! Listen to the full episode now at: www.tokyoscope.blog/p/pure-tokyo...

Kennedy interviews J Mascis for MTV Alternative Nation 1993 YouTube video by Leon

I need a whole doc on this one interview youtu.be/J8TmuFe3W3o?...

Not really a Record Store Day kind of guy, but there are some neat #Japan exclusives this time, including a reissue of an old Yuko Ogura idol single that screams Heisei nostalgia and a set of Meiko Kaji EPs including "Grudge Song"

The amazing Meiko Kaji with her own copy of the new WANDERING GINZA BUTTERFLY collection, available now from Arrow Video! Matt Alt (mattalt.bsky.social) and I were thrilled to contribute an audio commentary and video extras to this set!

People who say they love the ’80s but weren’t there wouldn’t last two minutes.

Japanese Intro for Three's Company (Seasons 6-8) YouTube video by Fish 'N Bicycle Junk

Ok, which one of you made this youtu.be/hwelwu0rM7s?...

My favorite album

Pretty much every screening of the new Detective Conan #anime movie is sold out today in #Tokyo except for the late shows.

TokyoScope News: A Japanese travel writer pushes back on claims that #Shibuya has lost its edge, arguing the district still rewards people who look beyond the biggest towers, chain stores, and tourist-heavy landmarks in #Tokyo and #Japan. Full story: www.tokyoscope.blog/p/has-shibuy...

TokyoScope News: Japanese fashion brand MIKIOSAKABE has unveiled new “Bounce” shoes, a futuristic new design with giant soles, bold colors, and plenty of visual impact. Pre-orders are open now, with #Tokyo events to follow. Full story: www.tokyoscope.blog/p/tokyos-mik...

Back when Shinjuku was still cool

Today is the last day for most Japanese theaters showing Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1, ending an epic 262-day run. The #anime opened in Japan on July 18, 2025, and as of April 5 had earned more than ¥40.13 billion ($268 million), putting it within reach of Japan’s all-time box office record.

TokyoScope News: A Japanese urban commentator argues that #Shibuya no longer feels like #Tokyo’s youth capital, saying redevelopment, chain stores, rail changes, and tourist crowds have stripped away much of the district’s old edge. Full story: www.tokyoscope.blog/p/why-shibuy...

Double fantasy

We used to be a proper country

Episode 165 of the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast is live! This time, Matt Alt and I discuss the massive impact of Dragon Ball #anime on the Japanese economy. We also mourn the loss of a legendary #Tokyo department store and a historic grindhouse theater! Listen at: www.tokyoscope.blog/p/pure-tokyo...

"Honey, what's wrong? You haven't drank your bottle of NOPE."

I'm not saying these are the Gashapon America needs right now, but these are the Gashapon America needs right now

Pure TokyoScope Podcast 165: Japan's Dragon Ball Economy, the Death of a Shibuya Department Store Patrick Macias and Matt Alt bring you pop culture direct from Japan!

How Dragon Ball props up entire economies, on the latest Pure Tokyoscope with me and @patrickmacias.bsky.social !

www.tokyoscope.blog/p/pure-tokyo...

Episode 165 of the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast is live! This time, Matt Alt and I discuss the massive impact of Dragon Ball #anime on the Japanese economy. We also mourn the loss of a legendary #Tokyo department store and a historic grindhouse theater! Listen at: www.tokyoscope.blog/p/pure-tokyo...

The Smashing Pumpkins - Today YouTube video by SmashingPumpkinsVEVO

Same energy youtu.be/xmUZ6nCFNoU?...

So you want to be a manga millionaire The principles behind the success of Japan's biggest hits

I’ve spent a lot of time studying Japan’s pop-cultural machine, and I’ve started distilling what I learned into big-picture principles that can be applied to all sorts of business-creative endeavors. Here’s the first. blog.pureinventionbook.com/p/so-you-wan...

【5/31～6/6　目黒シネマにて上映決定！】新東宝4K上映作品紹介PV YouTube video by 新東宝【公式】チャンネル

Pioneering Japanese studio Shin Toho is remastering their classic exploitation films in 4K, and have a released a trailer with before and after footage from Jigoku (1960) and Ghost of Yotsuya (1959). There will also be limited theatrical screenings in #Tokyo. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EwD...