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Ginga Kikoutai Majestic Prince
Ginga Kikoutai: Majestic Prince [銀河機攻隊 マジェスティックプリンス] is an upcoming original anime series directed by Motonaga Keitaro [元永慶太郎] (Akane Iro ni Somaru Saka, Jormungand) with animation production by...
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Karneval
Karneval [カーニヴァル] is an upcoming anime series based on Touya Mikanagi's manga series. The anime will be directed by Suganuma Eiji [菅沼栄治] (Kodomo no Jikan, Mashiroiro Symphony) with animation production...
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Yuyushiki
Yuyushiki [ゆゆ式] is an upcoming 4-koma manga adaptation directed by Tomiyama Akari [富山あかり] (Code:Breaker, Eureka 7: Astral Ocean) with animation production by Kinema Citrus [キネマシトラス] (Code:Breaker,...
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Jiyugaoka in the Winter
Have I been bombarding you with a load of up n coming anime releases of late? If you feel that the answer is "you bet" then this is for you - a photo walk of the Jiyugaoka [自由が丘] neighbourhood in...
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Desk Diary 2013/02
Lack of time to sit down and write means that its once again been ages since the last Desk Diary ^^; Been traveling a bit since we last spoke - went to New York for New York Comicon, Singapore for AFA,...
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CJ Night Bangkok
Photos from Culture Japan Night Bangkok which took place on January 12th 2013. Was my first time in Thailand and was absolutely delighted to discover that there were so many supporters of the Culture...
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Momo Velia Deviluke Figure
Momo Velia Deviluke [モモ・ベリア・デビルーク] is one of the main female characters in the original animated video (OAV) series To Love-Ru -Trouble- Darkness. She has short pink hair, purple eyes, and a devilish...
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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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Hina Matsuri
The Hina Matsuri [雛祭り] is a festival that takes place on the 3rd of March to wish the healthy and prosperous growth of young girls. During this time, ornamental dolls called Hina Ningyo [雛人形] are...
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Tokyo Pets
Do you keep pets? If so would that be a cat or dog? Maybe some beetles? or how about a pig? Spotted this fellow in our local shopping arcade the other day walking his very sweet pig.There is a poll...
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Japanese School Uniforms
One reason why I enjoy trooping is that I get to meet so many different people who I would not normally meet - have made so many friends in Tokyo just from meeting them in the streets ^^; On the way...
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Are you living the life of others?
You know, people often ask me:-Danny, danny, danny. You are a grown man for christ sake - why on earth do you play with dolls?! Not only are you too old to play with dolls - you are a man!I laugh at...
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Free Return Ticket to Japan - Winner
Before I start, I want to ask your forgiveness if I did not choose you for the Mirai Suenaga Nendoroid Free Return Ticket to Japan Giveaway. If I had the cash then I'd pay for all of you to come to...
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LINE Official Accounts
Just to let you know that LINE gave me an official account to help me keep in contact with comrades around the world. For those who are not familiar, LINE is a free app that lets you chat and make free...
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Why I'm sticking with Android
A recent survey shows that nearly 80% of Japanese folks who have used both Android and iPhone would recommend iPhone to others. The survey also revealed that 54% of current Android users would...
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Japanese School Girl Skirts
Was at a comrades place yesterday who is currently studying a most interesting subject - Japanese school girls ^^; He had these up on his wall - posters which are being used in the Niigata prefecture...
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Yoshikawa Chinatsu Figure
The manga and anime series Yuru Yuri revolves around the daily life of the Amusement Club's members. Yoshikawa Chinatsu [吉川 ちなつ] is one of those members who is going to get the figurization treatment...
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Japan Hay Fever
Japan's 4 seasons are beautiful and distinct. And then there is the 5th season - Hay Fever Season. This is the worst time to be in Japan for hay fever sufferers. I didn't suffer from hay fever while I...
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Haruno Shiozaki
Did you get round to watching the anime One Off [わんおふ] - the Honda one? If you did then you may be interested in this most cutesome figure of Haruno Shiozaki [汐崎 春乃] due out in May by Kotobukiya....
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Japan Earthquake Anniversary
Exactly 2 years 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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