Entertainment in Japan

Japan Australia takes a look at three recreational activities that are popular pastimes for entertainment in Japan: Karaoke, Pachinko and Baseball.

angrygaijin provides some interesting insights about the military influence on the usage of the English language in baseball in Japan during the Second World War.

Jonathan takes us on a tour of Ueno Zoo, Japan’s oldest zoo located in Ueno Park, a large urban park that is home to museums, a small amusement park, and other attractions.

Shar enjoys hanging out in Japanese amusement arcades playing arcade games and loitering in purikura booths with her spare 100 yen coins.

Haruko-chan finds her inner geek hanging out at the World Cosplay Summit, an international-level cosplay competition held annually in Nagoya and hosted by TV Aichi.

Leah celebrates the fall equinox by fruit picking at the Kurouchi Orchard Fruit Park, a small peach-and-apple orchard tucked back into the rolling hills of Hida in Hida-Takayama.

Jmarket explores the world of doujin, a Japanese term for a group of people who share the same interest in hobbies and activities, typically a group of illustrators.

Goukaseishi visits a dungeon-themed eatery featuring test tube cocktails, food with brutal names, uniformed mini-skirt-staff, handcuffs and prison breaks.

Haikugirl presents a range of theme parks in Japan from the popular Tokyo Disneyland and Universal Studios Japan to the more quirky Showa Mura, Denpark and Littleworld.

Amanda confesses to a secret love affair with taiko, traditional Japanese drumming used in both Japanese folk and classical musical traditions.

Julie showcases the Tokyo Rockabilly Club, a dying breed of big fifties revivalists with Elvis hair, yakuza tattoos and a penchant to publicly jive to 50s rock ’n’ roll.

Namaste India is one of the biggest Indian festivals in Japan. Yoyogi Park is the setting for two days of Indian food, music, fashion and more food.

Ratha Yatra, the Festival of the Chariots, is a Hindu festival associated with Lord Jagannath. It is celebrated by devotees of Lord Krishna all over the world. aame attends the Yokohama festival.