Tag Archives: Shibuya Tsutaya

This is the Way! On The Mandalorian & Grogu Promotional Trail in Japan

‘The Rise of Skywalker‘ (2019) was the last Star Wars film in cinemas in 6.5 years ago but instead of being caught up in the hype that went with the release of the ninth and final (?) part of the … Continue reading

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A Busy Fortnight of Star Wars Day Festivities in Osaka, Tokyo & Yokohama

This year’s “May the 4th be with you” festival of events may not have had a mammoth Celebration Japan event preceding it like last year but there was still a lot of other things going on and I managed to … Continue reading

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The Popularity of Star Wars Pop-Up Shops Popping Up In Tokyo Continues But Why?!

There was a time not that long ago when the only Star Wars products unique to Japan seemed to be the range of various lightsaber chopsticks and tenugui decorative towels but in recent times that has changed a fair amount … Continue reading

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This Year’s “May The 4th Be With You” Festivities In Tokyo Were The Best Yet!

As if three days of Star Wars Celebration Japan (SWCJ) 2025 wasn’t enough there’s also been the second seasons of both ‘Andor’ and ‘Light & Magic‘ as well as the ‘Tales of the Underworld‘ animation shorts. On top of that … Continue reading

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