Filmmaker Anne Fehres is currently participating in the artist-in-residence program at 3331 Arts Chiyoda in Tokyo, known as AIR 3331. In advance of the premier of her new film ‘Sakura: An Archetypal Journey’ we caught up with her to discuss her journey to The World’s Greatest Metropolis and the making of this important film. Maction Planet: Hi […]
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Tokyo is without a doubt a city that rewards local knowledge. There is so much going on in so many different genres that to keep a handle on it is tough and time-consuming. At Maction Planet, this is something we pride ourselves on. We don’t just focus on the larger events – we like to […]
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For the first time in six years the Yamatane Museum of Art is holding a special thematic exhibition showcasing many of their most famous Cherry Blossom-related works titled “Sakura, Sakura, Sakura 2018 – Flower Viewing at the Museum!”. Mac, Founder of Maction Planet, was at the Press Day for the show and guides us through […]
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Gearing up to the Japanese Baseball season proper starting on 30 March, Mac, Founder and Lead Guide of Maction Planet, answers one of Tokyo’s most burning questions… Ever wondered what was in the box that Swallows Crew Platinum Tier Members received in 2018? Regardless, the answer can now be revealed! Last year on 20 February we launched www.mactionplanet.com, […]
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In advance of his Tokyo live DJing debut, Maction Planet Resident DJ Royce Leong plays a selection of cutting edge sounds spanning RnB, soul, funk and more with music from Juju, UNCHAIN, She’s and Riri and Maction Planet favourites iri and BRADIO. As always the tracks are accompanied by Royce’s knowledgeable commentary on the songs, […]
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Mac here. With the season just around the corner, the Tokyo Yakult Swallows Baseball Team recently dropped into the Meiji Jingu Shrine to wish for success in the 2018 season. A few days later I was there with guests uncovering evidence of their visit! The Meiji Jingu Shrine gets thousands of visitors every day […]
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Ema are small wooden votive tablets used by worshippers to write down their prayers, requests or gratitude and offer them up to the deities enshrined in the religious site. Ema provide a medium through which people can externalize and express their innermost fears and worries, and seek solace and support, ‘turning to the gods in times […]
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Last night Tokyo beers lovers were treated with the chance to meet Henok and Karl from Omnipollo at “Bottle Shop Event Vol.14: KARL GRANDIN ART SHOW”. Mac, Founder and Lead Guide of Maction Planet, was in attendance. Omnipollo was founded in 2011 by home-brewer-turned-pro Henok Fentie, and designer and Cheap Monday co-founder Karl Grandin. The […]
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PRESS RELEASE: Maction Planet is excited to announce that they have reached 100 reviews on TripAdvisor all rated ‘Excellent’, TripAdvisor’s 5-star ranking. “Thank you, thank you, thank you!” said Mac, Founder and Lead Guide of Maction Planet. “That is really all I want to say! Thank you to our incredible guests for choosing Maction Planet […]
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Hinamatsuri (雛祭り), literally the Doll Festival but commonly known as Girl’s Day, is held on March 3rd every year. It’s the day when families pray for and celebrate the happiness and prosperity of their girls. We take a look at the history, customs and foods surrounding this colourful day. The History of the Hinamatsuri Like […]
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