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For those brave souls who wish to try new and unusual things, you must visit Sushi Station. This authentic modern Japanese restaurant (known as Kaiten …
The Japan America Society of Chicago will be offering an eight-week summer session of Japanese Language Courses, starting July 13th. Classes span the gamut from …
JP Gifts, also known as J Toys, stocks anime figurines, gashapons, Gundam models, wall scrolls, mainstream Japanese collectibles, and many rare items one can only …
If you’re looking for a trendy delicious sushi restaurant, Wicker Park’s Blue Fin is the place. The atmosphere is amazing and the servers are extremely …
It’s hard to imagine that the University of Illinois at Chicago did not have an organized anime club until one was formed in late October …
Looking beyond anime figurines? Stop by Rotofugi, the Japanese designer gallery and toy store located in East Village, for a wide selection of something new. …
Ping Tom Park, situated on the river at the north end of Chinatown at 300 W. 19th St., is a great place to unwind and …
A trip to Chinatown is not complete until you stop at Aji Ichiban. As one of the world’s largest snack food franchises, with over 90 …
They call it NES ROCK. I Fight Dragons is one of Chicago’s finest, and quite possibly only original NES-Rock bands. This February, they sold out …
If you happen to have an awesome cosplay and some awesome friends and an awesome camera, take all three on an outing to Osaka Gardens. …