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...
View ArticleWonder 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...
View ArticleIkea 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....
View ArticleHobby 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...
View ArticleJapan 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...
View ArticleYuzusoft
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...
View ArticleMirai 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...
View ArticleAnime 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...
View ArticleTouchscreen 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...
View ArticleShibuya 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,...
View ArticleNendoroid 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...
View ArticleHow to Learn Japanese
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View ArticleHow To Tether Any Phone
At last - an easy method to tether any iPhone or Android without jailbreaking or rooting. Saw the news on Mac Rumors this morning and thought I'd give it a whirl. The method I'm going to cover is for...
View ArticleTokyo Trooper in London
Some photos taken last Saturday back in London - danced from Tower bridge > Tate Gallery > Westminster > Trafalgar Square > China Town > Hackney. Was a really nice day back at the river...
View ArticleJapan Relief Efforts
A few months after the earthquake, I went to the city most affected by the disaster - Ishinomaki. There, I covered the relief efforts of the volunteer group called Peace Boat.Here we see some...
View ArticleJapan 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...
View ArticleHatsune Miku Cheerful Ver.
Has to be the sweetest figure of Miku to date. She is due out this August and will retail for 10,000 yen - for each purchase, 2,000 yen will be donated to the Japanese Red Cross to help the relief...
View ArticleAnime Festival Malaysia
Anime Festival Asia Malaysia announced together with Anime Festival Asia in Singapore.See you this June - only 3 months to go! Ticketing, artists, seiyuu, booth and other details soon.What can you be...
View ArticleFigure Loot
Oh darn! So many figures fell from the ceiling that they are blocking the entrance and I cant get out of the office meaning that I cant get food or go for a poo and die. But its all cool because you...
View ArticleCulture Japan Banners
If you would like to show your support for Culture Japan, feel free to use any of these banners on your websites! Just right click to save them ^^ You can link these banners to www.culturejapan.jp!
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