‘Pac-Man’ Collectibles to Get Digital, Real-World Tokyo Activation in FlickPlay, Bandai Namco Pact
For the 45th anniversary, the Web3 platform, IP firm and special ward of Shibuya partner on "a significant step in merging the digital and physical worlds to shape the future of play." ...
Interactive ‘Pac-Man’ Experience, Web3-Powered Entertainment Localization to Launch in Tokyo
Flickplay has joined forces with Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. and City of Shibuya for a platform localization during DIG ...
Shibuya New Year’s event called off 5th year in a row
The New Year’s Eve countdown event at Shibuya’s scramble crossing, a hugely popular tourist spot in Tokyo, has been canceled ...
US tourist accused of defacing torii gate in Japan
A 65-year-old U.S. man was arrested in Tokyo last Wednesday for allegedly defacing a torii gate at Meiji Jingu Shrine in ...
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Shibuya to cancel 2025 New Year’s Eve countdown celebrations
New Year’s Eve celebrations around Shibuya Crossing started back in 2016. In 2018, a whopping total of 120,000 people were ...
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Shibuya Crossing to Skip 2025 New Year’s Eve Countdown
Shibuya is one of Tokyo‘s most iconic sites, having been known for its bustling streets and the annual New Year’s Eve ...
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After cancelling Halloween, Tokyo’s Shibuya neighborhood cancels New Year’s Eve too
For decades, the Shibuya ward of downtown Tokyo has had an image as a party place. Things are less celebratory these days, ...
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Johnny Somali accused of violating anti-terrorism laws after South Korean bomb scare
Controversial streamer Johnny Somali could be facing terrorism charges as the creator is already banned from leaving South ...