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Anohana Menma Figure
A couple of Anohana Menma figures spotted during the Wonfes festivities at the Good Smile booth - a scale and Nendoroid version. Both are cuute! But which do you prefer? There is a poll embedded in...
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Kipi Photos
I've always loved Kipi's cosplay work. Have been wanting to meet her ever since she cosplayed as our mascot character Mirai Suenaga. In the cosplay section at the Wonfer Festival, was having a...
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Tony Taka Luka
Tony Taka's rendition of Luca in figure form! Snap taken at the Good Smile Company Industry event after the recent Wonfes. Do you have any Vocaloid figures in your collection? There is a poll embedded...
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Conveyor Belt Sushi
Conveyor Belt Sushi - also known as Kaiten Sushi [回転寿司[かいてんすし]]. "Kaiten" means "to rotate" or "go round in a circle." As the name suggests, a load of sushi goes round on a conveyor belt and the...
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Insane Black Rock Shooter Figure
Insane Black Rock Shooter figma snapped at the Good Smile Industry event looking very nice indeed! Out of all the Black Rock Shooter versions however, I think I like the BRS White version the best -...
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Miku Cosplay
This gentleman proves that Hatsune Miku cosplay is not just for the girls to enjoy. Very well made and lovely to look at. This year I noticed a significant increase of crossplayers at the Wonfes - I...
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Facehugger Chopsticks
At the last Wonder Festival, I spotted just the thing to spice up your daily dishes! These Alien Face Hugger chopsticks will no doubt spice up any boring old meal - brought to us by Kotobukiya at just...
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Wonder Festival 2012 Winter
More photos taken at the Wonfes last weekend - everything else apart from the Good Smile Company stuff which can be seen in this post. All photos taken on the Sony NEX-5N.Other Wonfes related photo...
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Ikea Japan
Soon after relocating to Japan, you'll want to get some essentials like a dakimakura to keep you company, and maybe some wrist support so that you dont break your arm when working hard at your new job....
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Hobby Maker Show Winter 2012
Some photos remaining from the Hobby Maker Show Winter 2012. You will find everything else apart from the Good Smile Company stuff which has its own dedicated post. All the other Wonfes related photo...
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Japan Cat Repellent
Nora neko [野良猫[のらねこ]] or "stray cats" can be found here there and everywhere. They tend to leave presents for their counterpart humans in the form of poo which come in a variety of shapes/sizes and...
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Yuzusoft
Have been meaning to write this post since last year ^^; For Many moons, I've been a fan of Osaka based eroge game development company Yuzusoft. While I've not had the opportunity to sit down and play...
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Mirai Suenaga Birthday
Tis March the 3rd which means that its not only a festive day in Japan called Hina Matsuri, but its also the birthday of our Mirai Suenaga! Folks out there who know Mirai well will know how old she is...
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Anime Tattoo
Is there a 2D girlie or boy that you really really like? If so then why not prove your devotion by having a tattoo of her/him somewhere on your bod? A comrade in Osaka Hori Benny has a tattoo service...
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Touchscreen Vending Machine
When you come to Japan, of late you will see more and more vending machines being replaced by these intelligent touchscreen ones. There is a camera at the top of the machine which recognizes your face...
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Shibuya Shopping
Shibuya - a commercial district filled with restaurants, shops and home to the worlds busiest pedestrian crossing. While Shibuya is still a town where a load of young folks gather and go out n about,...
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Nendoroid Aoi Yamada
WORKING!! was the last anime that I managed to find time to see - because it was broadcast on Tokyo MX TV just after Culture Japan Season 2 every Saturday ^^;This sweetsome Nendoroid of Yamada is up...
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Moekana
As a learner of the Japanese language, I know that many Japanese learning aids can be dull which does not do much to encourage the user to learn or remember. I want to change that and am going to have...
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How to Learn Japanese
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Japan Earthquake Anniversary
Exactly 1 year ago to this day on 2011 March 11th, a magnitude 9 earthquake struck the east coast of Japan at 14:46. It was the most powerful earthquake to have ever hit Japan. The quake triggered a...
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