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TokyoScope News: Scalping is no longer just a fandom issue in #Japan. From Expo tickets to Happy Meal toys, resellers are reshaping the market. Companies like #Nintendo and Mercari are now taking serious action. Full story: tokyoscope.blog/p/why-japans-s…

Episode 138 of the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast is live! This time, Matt Alt and I set the table for a conversation about our favorite Japanese foods, including #ramen + tonkatsu, along with recommendations for eats in #Tokyo! Dig into the full episode now at tokyoscope.blog/p/pure-tokyosc…

TokyoScope News: Horror #manga legend Junji Ito is now a tourism ambassador! His first act? Designing Tomie manhole covers for his hometown in #Japan. Details here: tokyoscope.blog/p/junji-ito-br…

TokyoScope News: Can Hello Kitty really boost brain power? #Japan thinks so. A new study shows kawaii characters can improve mood, focus, and even work productivity. Link: tokyoscope.blog/p/can-kawaii-r…

TokyoScope News: J-POP and #anime tees are the next wave in #Japan's vintage scene. From Princess Princess to Ghost in the Shell, retro fashion is getting a serious reboot. Full story here: tokyoscope.blog/p/why-j-pop-an…

Not going to do a full story on this but own this look: Mexcian fashion brand Liberal Youth Ministry teams up with #Pokémon for the first time, releasing three new models featuring Charizard and other Pokémon.

TokyoScope News: The elegance of maiko life masks a world of discipline and control. A former apprentice geisha shares her truth from inside #Japan's tradition. Full story here: tokyoscope.blog/p/former-maiko…

TokyoScope News: From a circus-themed shop in Kichijoji to a 24-hour bookstore run by an #AI jellyfish, these 5 #Tokyo spots are perfect for book lovers, night owls, and design geeks alike. Full story here: tokyoscope.blog/p/5-must-visit…

TokyoScope News: Tokyo's governor just name-checked #ElonMusk in a bold pitch to bring trillion-yen investments to #Japan and boost #Tokyo's global standing. Full story here: tokyoscope.blog/p/tokyo-govern…

TokyoScope News: Hideaki Anno is being “spotted” across #Japan, but Studio Khara says most of these #Evangelion and #ShinGodzilla sightings are wrong. Anno does not talk to strangers, so if someone said hi, it was not him. Full story here: tokyoscope.blog/p/think-you-sa…

TokyoScope News: After six straight years of losses in the U.S., #Sanrio has made a stunning comeback with #HelloKitty leading the charge. A digital push, tighter licensing, and #Japan-led branding reform drove record profits. Full story here: tokyoscope.blog/p/the-hello-ki…

#ビーチボーイズ のファンにとっては悲しい日だ

アメリカでは今週末に予定されている「No Kings」抗議デモで、人々は #ゴジラ を抵抗の象徴として掲げている。

Episode 139 of the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast is live! This time, Matt Alt and I dive into the vintage #anime shirt trend in #Japan and also report on a weird wave of Hideaki Anno sightings. Listen to a preview now at tokyoscope.blog/p/pure-tokyosc…

TokyoScope News: After a quiet few years, #Muji is making a major comeback. Bigger stores, smarter strategy, and a renewed focus on daily essentials are fueling growth in #Japan and overseas. Full story here: tokyoscope.blog/p/why-muji-is-…

TokyoScope News: Unauthorized #AI colorization of black-and-white #Godzilla DVDs has led to an arrest in #Japan after hundreds of discs were sold online. Full story here: tokyoscope.blog/p/godzilla-dvd…