PS Vita Review
I initially didn't have any interest in trying to get the PS Vita during the launch period - I thought it was going to be sold out and unavailable for quite a while and there were not that many games...
View ArticleWinter Akihabara
Some lovely photos taken in Akihabara by NagatoPyon who regularly appears here n there on Culture Japan ^^; Even though we are well into Winter, the trees around Tokyo still make it feel like...
View ArticleRoboMirai
My name is RoboMirai. Dead or alive, you are coming with me. figma fun with RoboCop and Mirai Suenaga.
View ArticleJapanese Parks
Tis the Winter season in Japan right now. While the temperature is distinctly Winter, the surroundings look very Autumn. These photos taken the other day at my local park called Rinshi no Mori [林試の森]...
View Article2011 Christmas Giveaway
Tis the season to be jolly is it not? If you dont feel lucky enough to win the Azunyan figure, then try your dab hand at this giveaway to win anything you want - yes *anything*! Just as long as J-List...
View ArticleSaber Motored Cuirassier
Now up for pre-order is this most awesome Saber & Saber Motored Cuirassier - 1/8 scale and due out next May. Retail price is 13,800 yen. Check out one of the following trusted online retailers to...
View Articlefigma Phantasmoon
Up for pre-order now is this most cutesome figma of Arcueid - Phantasmoon! One of the most cutest figures I've seen ^o^ Due out next May and retails for 3,200 yen.Check out one of the following trusted...
View ArticlePink Dolphin
My dolphin seems to be pink. What color is yours ? Wifey found this drink in Singapore and called me over to take a look ^^;
View ArticleCollet Native
I've been eating the same Christmas cake for years - but thats because it tastes so good! This is Collet which was released by Native a few moons ago. Native was set up only to make ecchi figures like...
View ArticleTsuruya-san
Tsuruya-san figma - one of my fave out of the whole figma series. Cute face, lovely fang. Time for another figma theater.Before we start the figma theater, Tsuruya-san does some warming up.If you've...
View ArticleWhy Xmas = KFC in Japan
Folks may be wondering why the Japanese eat Chicken during Christmas from seeing it in anime, Jdrama or actually visiting here. This photo taken yesterday on Xmas eve in Shinbashi. Throughout all of...
View ArticleMerry Christmas 2011
Seasons greetings! Tis Christmas in Japan today and I think all the clocks have turned and should be the 25th where you are too? What are you doing today? Back in the UK many many maaaaany moons ago,...
View ArticleJapanese Fashion
Yes this is a man and yes those are real goldfish swimming around in small bottles and yes - that is a Gundam on his head. He is known as "Kingyo no Ojisan" [金魚おじさん] (the goldfish man) and also as...
View ArticleTakeshita Dori
Takeshita Dori [竹下通り] - a pedestrianized street (between the hours of 11am and 6pm) in Harajuku Tokyo that is filled with restaurants, cafes, fashion and accessory stores and a lot of people. Most of...
View ArticleFigure.fm Xmas Greetings 2011
Just like last year, I thought I'd post all the festive seasons greetings by members of the figure/doll and otaku community site figure.fm. Hope I didn't miss any - all photos from the following posts....
View ArticleWendy's Return To Japan
After closing all 71 stores across Japan 2 years ago, Wendy's have made a come back and their first store will open tomorrow at Omotesando. They plan to have 100 stores across the land of the rising...
View ArticleQuarterly pixiv Vol.08 Hatsune Miku
This most adorable "Nendoroid Puchi Hatsune Miku" will come with the 8th edition of Quarterly Pixiv - a illustration book which highlights the works of pixiv users. The "Quarterly pixiv vol.08" is due...
View ArticleJPOP Fairies
Young school girls singing and dancing around - they must be fairies. Fairies [フェアリーズ] is a JPOP group which consists of 7 girls aged 13 - 15. They formed in 2011 under a sub-lable of Avex and are...
View ArticleHarajuku Guide
When I first came to Japan, I asked my comrades where they recommend me visit. One of the places they said was Harajuku [原宿[はらじゅく]] because it had a load of school girls ^^; There is lots to see and do...
View ArticleMikunopolis DVD
Released recently was the DVD, Bluray and CD of Hatsune Miku's Mikunopolis concert that was held in Los Angeles. T'was an honor to be part of the project ^o^The bluray and DVD come with a sleeve like...
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