Plaza Japan Blog

There’s a unique kind of freedom that can be created with pens, brushes, and a storyteller’s imagination. When it comes to anime and manga, creativity runs free, whether it’s an … read more

It’s a rite of passage for any hobby builder to stumble upon a new must-build model kit, only to hope that what meets the eye can also run on the same tracks. Perhaps as a beginner, you have bee … read more

If you have ever had the chance to visit or even live in Japan, you have likely been curious about at least one of its quirky and off-beat museums that showcase many signature Japanese favorites, from … read more

With an explosion of innovative and instantly popular anime, and the merch to go along with it, even long-time fans of all things anime will start to wonder why Luffy tried so hard to find treasure wh … read more

Whether you are new to the hobby of building plastic model kits, or you are continuing to find ways to hone your skills, learning plastic model weathering techniques can be more difficult than it se … read more

After going from a fringe underground hobby to a cherished mainstay, video games and their collectibles have only continued to grow in popularity. After all, many now-beloved video games and charac … read more