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Looking Back at Comiket 75

Comic Market 76 or Comiket will be starting tomorrow and as I’m typing this, there are probably people already queuing up overnight to get in. Ever since hearing about comiket, I have always been fascinated by it and wanted to take a look. When I was living in Japan, I took the chance to see [...]

Gion Matsuri

Was talking to a couple of my friends in Kyoto and they were talking to me about going to Gion Matsuri. For those who don’t know, Gion Matsuri or Gion Festival that occurs throughout the month of July every year in Kyoto. The high point of the festival takes place today, July 17.

Looking Back at Comiket 75

Comic Market 76 or Comiket will be starting tomorrow and as I’m typing this, there are probably people already queuing up overnight to get in. Ever since hearing about comiket, I have always been fascinated by it and wanted to take a look. When I was living in Japan, I took the chance to see [...]

Gion Matsuri

Was talking to a couple of my friends in Kyoto and they were talking to me about going to Gion Matsuri. For those who don’t know, Gion Matsuri or Gion Festival that occurs throughout the month of July every year in Kyoto. The high point of the festival takes place today, July 17.

DaiCon 2009

Went to the 2nd day of DaiCon yesterday. I’m in Malaysia for a few weeks but had no idea of the event at all. Stumbled upon their site a day before DaiCon and was pleasantly suprised.. Chihara Minori will be there!

Top 10 Anime of Spring 2009

A poll was conducted from June 19 till July 1 by Dengeki on the best anime of Spring 2009. Here are the results~!

Write Your Tanabata Wish Online!

Tanabata festival takes place in Japan on the 7th day of the 7th month every year. According to the legend, it is the only day where two star crossed lovers, Akiboshi (Altair) and Orihime (Vega) are able to meet. The legend has its roots in China but has been associated with Tanabata in Japan since [...]

Robot Girlfriend for Ronery Men

Popular Japanese game-maker Sega has recently introduced their new humanoid robot, EMA, also known as Eternal Maiden Actualization (WHAT?). This kissing robot seems to be aimed towards lonely adult men.

Luxury Import Itasha

The SIS Tokyo Special Import Car Show kickstarted yesterday at the Tokyo Big Sight. This is Japan’s only motor show with its main focus aimed at import car tuning and dress-up. Besides showcasing many different import cars, there was a gathering of about 40 import itasha cars. But it’s not just any normal itasha, oh [...]

Kara no Kyoukai Awa Odori Anime Poster

In a move to promote the Awa Odori Festival to the younger generation, the Tokushima Tourism Association has ordered the printing of 600 Kara no Kyoukai posters.

Queen’s Blade 2nd Season Announced

Following right after the final episode of almost-ero anime Queen’s Blade, an announcement detailing the second season was announced.

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