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Nakano Broadway in the Winter
Continuing with the Japan in the Winter theme. Its so cold right now that there is still clunks of snow dotted around my house. Located in the West of Tokyo is a ward called Nakano which is home to the...
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Kotobukiya Kuroneko
Folks who are not so familiar with anime always say to me - "Why do all anime characters all have big oppai?" But remember - folks who dont get it dont matter - folks who get it *do* matter and you and...
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Rapid Prototyping and You
Today we are going to talk about Rapid Prototyping - techniques and technology which allows us to quickly develop physical products from 3D data. Much of this technology is available to us mere mortals...
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Akihabara Shops 4
Here is the latest instalment of Akihabara Shops where we take a look at the inside of some of the popular stores to see what the latest trends are in the otaku and anime world. To get to Akihabara,...
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Japan Anime Job
Up until now, through postings on this site and introductions that I've personally made, I've placed readers and comrades at companies in Japan such as Amazon Japan, Apple Japan, AmiAmi, Good Smile...
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Happy Chinese New Year 2013!
Its that time of year again - happy Chinese New Year! 新年好！恭喜發財！새해 복 많이 받으세요！Its also a happy Korean New Year for those who celebrate. I'm currently in Malaysia right now - tis my first time ever to...
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WF2013 Winter Good Smile Company
The worlds biggest garage kit and figure event - the Wonder Festival took place yesterday at Tokyo Big Sight. As you know, I'm in my second year of Ninja training at Edo Wonderland which has enabled me...
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WF2013 Winter Kotobukiya
Following on from the Good Smile Company booth at the Wonder Festival, we now take a look at the Kotobukiya booth which was also filled to the brim with goodies - the Cu Poche series looks good and...
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Manga Festival Singapore
Here are the details of the Hatsune Miku related event that I announced on my Twitter and Facebook a few weeks ago. This weekend, there will be an event in Singapore called Manga Festival Singapore...
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Anime Valentines Day Card
How are your Valentines festivities coming along? Got plans? Sent that Valentines day card yet? Did you receive any cards? If not then no need to feel all sad and ronery - because here is a card just...
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WF2013 Winter Corporate Booth
Coverage continues of the worlds largest figure event - the Wonder Festival. Today we take a lookie at corporate booths from folks such as Ami Ami, Volks, MegaHouse, Max Factory Museum, Sega, Plum,...
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Glad to be born in Japan - Top 20 Reasons
In a recent survey, Japanese folks were asked why they were glad to be born in Japan - top 20 results ranked as follows. 1st：Has four distinct seasons 2nd：Tap water is drinkable 3rd：Has tasty food...
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WF2013 Winter Dealer's Booth
More (more?) Wonder Festival coverage - next up are figures and garage kits that were found in the dealer booth area filled not only with inspiring work but also 3D rapid prototyping machines to help...
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WF2013 Winter Dolls
Time to look at all the doll related stuff at the Wonder Festival - looks like the popularity of dolls is on the increase going by the amount of dolls and accessories on sale. Are you thinking of...
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Hobby Maker Show Winter 2013
After each Wonder Festival, Good Smile Company host an event called the Hobby Maker Show where a load of figure manufacturers gather to display their up n coming figures. Went along to the Good Smile...
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Amairo Islenauts
To let you know that we just announced the new Yuzusoft game Amairo Islenauts. The main guy in the game (you) gets asked to work in a girls school which just happens to be located on an island called...
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Golden Darkness Figure
Am continuing to increase the amount of figure manufacturers that I work with to bring you more figure coverage right from their den. Today we head to the HQ of Alphamax in Akihabara to take photos of...
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Cryska Barchenowa
Cryska Barchenowa [クリスカ・ビャーチェノワ] is one of the main character in the series Muv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse. She is a pilot with overwhelming combat ability who belongs to the Soviet Union's...
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Date A Live
Date A Live [デート・ア・ライブ] is an upcoming Japanese light novel adaptation being directed by Motonaga Keitaro [元永慶太郎] (Katanagatari, School Days) with animation production by AIC PLUS+ (Asobi ni Ikuyo!,...
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Free Return Ticket To Japan - Details
This photo taken by comrades at Thailand Culture Japan Night last month. Last August, I announced that I would give away 1 free return ticket to Japan to 1 reader who pre-ordered Nendoroid Mirai...
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