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Moekana - o
お (o) for "onigiri"Following on from the previous hiragana in this Moekana series which was え, today we learn "お" (o) which is pronounced like an abrupt "aw". Today's word is "おにぎり” [お握り] (pronounced...
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How To Draw Manga
This is what 6 years of practice can do for your manga drawing skills - its not too late to start! Illustration taken from the website of the most talented Raemz. I used to draw when I was a wee lad...
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London Comic Con
There is being an event back in Ol Blighty called London MCM Expo also known as "London Comic Con" which focuses on anime, manga, games, sci-fi, cosplay and other popular media from Japan and the UK....
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Moekana - ka
か (ka) for "katana"Following on from the previous hiragana in this Moekana series which was お, today we learn "か" (ka) which is pronounced like an abrupt "ka". Today's word is "かたな” [刀] (pronounced...
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Japan Vintage Cars and Toys
Located in the town of Ikaho is the Ikaho Toy, Doll and Car Museum which wifey and I visited a while back. One thing that has obviously helped me learn more about Japanese culture is having a fair...
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Moekana - ki
This is one of my faves - mirai-chan looks so sweet!き (ki) for "kimono"Following on from the previous hiragana in this Moekana series which was か, today we learn "き" (ki). Today's word is "きもの” [着物]...
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Hokkaido Guide
Hokkaido is the second largest island in Japan and is located right at the end in the North. Hokkaido is covered with snow for nearly half a year and when we went at the end of August it was already...
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Canada Anime Events
The fan run anime event in Canada Anime North took place recently in Toronto and readers Rin and Syn3rgetic went a long to take a load of photos which they kindly allowed me to share here and on...
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Moekana - ku
Ikkyu-san is just awesome. He works with very little direction and always comes up with fantastic work. I asked for a car (kuruma) and he came up with this - our Mirai Itasha!く (ku) for...
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Mikeou
Following on from Choco Chip, the next rather popular illustrator to give our Mirai Suenaga a doodle is Mikeou from Pink Chu Chu ^o^ I've been a fan of her work for a while now and was over the moon...
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Moekana - ke
Hmmmm. I may need to redo this one because its actually katakana and hot hiragana ^^; Will keep it for now and if you got any ideas for something otaku or Japan related for "け” then lemme know.け (ke)...
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How Discovering Japan Changed My Life
Today I'm going to talk about how I discovered Japan, how I learned Japanese and how I ended up in the land of the rising sun after finally starting to live a passion that I only discovered in my...
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Moekana - ko
Today Mirai-chan gets to cosplay as our other mascot Nanami-chan - the diligent but clumsy high school girl who works for a construction firm part time.こ (ko) for "kouji"Following on from the previous...
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1/3 Scale MacBook Air
Been thinking how to deal with the work load of late and was in a spot of bother until I saw these photos posted over at Figure.fm by AS_Asuka who kindly let me share these photos here and on...
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A Week in Tokyo 66
Better late than never I guess ^^; Today we look at life in Tokyo leading up to when I left for Shanghai. Before I leave for France, hopefully I'll get time to post events have happened since I got...
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Angel Beats Yuri
Tis giveaway time again. In the Tokyo Arrival 3 post, most of you said that you wanted Yuri from Angel Beats so here she is - but she will fall through the ceiling for only one of you.If you want Yuri,...
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Moekana - shi
I love this one - Mirai-chan in front of a traditional Japanese castle about to head into battle in her Sengoku gear.し (shi) for "shiro"Following on from the previous hiragana in this Moekana series...
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Black Rock Shooter PSP
We were shown this video a month ago at the Good Smile Company 10th anniversary event but were also told to keep schtum about it or be shot in the kneecaps. Tis the trailer for the Black Rock Shooter...
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China Iron Man
Get a load of this awesome made-in-China Iron Man costume constructed mostly from urethane foam by Kang who kindly let me share these photos of his work here and on Flickr. Check out the video below to...
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Ayase Aragaki
So cute! Ayas Aragaki from Ore no Imouto in figma form due out this October. Retail price is 2,800 yen and should be available soon for pre-order at one of the following online retailers. Other details...
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