All Releases for July 2010 in category "Japan"

I have to admit, I am getting addicted to this show. Since ep 3 recaptured my attention, this series has been so good that it’s fighting SYD for 1st spot this anime season xD So after Morishima senpai, we have Tanamachi Kaoru. I was expecting a letd...

Although the island of Sentosa off Singpore claims to be the southern most point of land in Continental Asia, its beaches are man made and shipped in from Indonesia every year. Sentosa Lifeguard

Sushi for dindins with the members of vividblaze. Can you name all the sushi in these photos? デイナーは好きな寿司と好きなグループvividblazeと一緒。

Makuhari Messe is one of the biggest convention centers in Japan. Located in the west of Tokyo near Tokyo Disney Land, events like the Tokyo Game Show and Auto Salon are held here. Up until the escalator accident that happened in Summer 2008, the Won...

You saw both of these at the Wonfes last weekend and now they are up for pre-order - Figma Mikuru Asahina and Nendoroid Yuki Nagato.Mikuru is due out this October and will retail for 2,800 yen > details at Good Smile. Yuki is due out this November an...

The official name of the Rainbow Bridge is Shuto Expressway No. 11 Daiba Route - Port of Tokyo Connector Bridge - that’s no fun. The name Rainbow Bridge was decided by the public, and while the bridge is actually white, some steps were done to creat...

Danny Choo et Kotobukiya remettent ça. Apres le premier Otacool basé sur les chambres des otaku a travers le monde et Otacool2 sur les cosplayers. Ce coup si, le livre se porte sur les bureau et environnement de travail (personnel et professionnel),...

For a long time I wanted to make a trip to Mount Takao - Takaosan 「高尾山」 and yesterday I managed to do it. Takaosan is considered a sacred mountain, and it was a center of worship for over a thousand years. The main attraction for a visitor inte...

Haha, so the backtracking begins. I couldn’t sleep the night before…but for some reason I feel VERY VERY good and not tired at all. Guess I am really too excited, although it really was only a 6-7 hour road trip. Anyhow, we planned to leave home at...

Another shot from the island of Sentosa. This one was taken about 10m from the plaque declaring the island to be the “Southernmost Point of Continental Asia.”

Mount Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan at 3,776 m (12,388 feet). For many people, summer season means it is time to challenge themselves to climb Mount Fuji for whatever crazy or wild reasons they have. As for me, I love nature and I love  takin...

Hirasawa Ui Nendoroid: As if the Yui/Mugi Live Stage Set is not enough…another K-ON nendoroid to destroy our wallets. But I am up for it. BRING IT ON! xD (next up: Nodoka, Sawa-chan sensei? The mere thought of them is scary enough to my bank account...

You know I like the Great Buddha statues (Daibutsu). There are many Daibutsu statues scattered all across Japan, but since most of them are are of smaller sizes, they aren’t tourist spots and often there is little information to be found about them....

Another character from Black Rock Shooter - Black Gold Saw. This scale figure was on display at the Wonfes last Sunday.And here is the Figma version of Black Gold Saw. Will let you know pre-order details when they are available.Which of the BRS girls...

Black Rock Shooter goodness from the wonfes starting with these lovely 3D live action girlies - Dead Master and Black Rock Shooter. Dead Master looked particularly awesome!Nendoroid Puchi Black Rock Shooter - sweet!Nendoroid Puchi Dead master - want!...

…and tired. Driving is fun as I expected. But now need sleep, will write tmr. (more after jump~)

There are many ways to visit Asakusa, but definitely the cutest is this Nin, Nin Panda Bus. Plus, it’s free… I accidentally discovered it near the Asakusa water-bus station. Click on photo for higher resolution: Asakusa Free Shuttle Bus - Panda...

Durant la période Edo, l’artisan japonais appelé « Kyubei Kagaya » a commencé la gravure sur verre avec de la poudre d’émeri, fasciné par les magnifiques verres en provenance d’Europe. Il est dit que ce fut l’origine d’Edo Kiriko. Contrairement au Sa...

I don’t know why you would make a road like this. Also, I am now back from my 10 day Singapore vacation. Look forward to seeing those pictures starting tomorrow!

Some pictures of the Tweetup Japan 2010. For those that doesn’t know what is a tweetup, it’s just a meeting of twitter enthusiasts. In this case, the CEO @ev was also there as a special guest. Two years ago, the “Tweetup Japan” was about 40 people an...

More goodies from the Good Smile Company booth where I ended up spending most of my time filming for Culture:Japan ^^;Got to the hall at about 08:30. Press passes are useless at this time as they can only get in at 11 after all the fun n games have b...

Has to be the cutest Miku Hatsune figure I've clapped my mince pies on - based on illustration by Taka Tony. Will be released by Max Factory. Pre-order info soon.And a few more Miku Hatsune goodies for the rest of this post. All Wonder Festival 2010...

I love how the Japanese manage to keep the balance between old and new… and the Hamarikyu Gardens are probably a good example. Although the background is composed by glass and steel skyscrapers, in the Hamarikyu Gardens you can still enjoy a cup of...