This is an interesting manga comic that is in the middle of being translated at the moment. It’s astro boy teaching the ‘legend’ of John Lennon. It’s funny how his life is being told is such a fantastical way, but  it’s interesting nontheless. Here are a few example pages: Check out the rest here! var a2a_config = a2a_config || {}; a2a_config.linkname="Astro Boy John Lennon Manga"; a2a_config.linkurl="http://ka...

Just found this Kawaii site where the author will post little sayings and sketches every day. You can print them out and use them as Kawaii stationary! Its called Todayishappie Enjoy! a2a_config.linkname="Today is Happie"; a2a_config.linkurl="http://kawaiikakkoiisugoi.com/?p=4018"; a2a.init("page");

I’ve been thinking of topics to write about and well a few people mentioned to cover the various fashion  styles that are popular in Japan. So I thought since it was suggested why not. The fist style I am writing about is “Harajuku”. From what I can gather, Harujuku style is a collective of vaious fashion styles from the area around Harujuku train Station in Tokyo. The fashion which makes up the Harujuku style is always changi...

Hello Everyone, At Tune in Tokyo, we are firm believers in the importance of visual branding for club events. We are fortunate to have worked with great artists to create the look for our flyers, mascots, and campaigns, and demonstrate that our events are both a destination for Japanese music, and fashion. We wanted to take an opportunity to tell you a little more about Tune in Tokyo artist Jettila Lewis, and perhaps provide a little inspirati...

The World Cosplay Summit took place this weekend in Nagoya, Japan, and Italy emerged victorious. By that, I mean the grand prize winners were Luca Buzzi and Giancarlo di Pierro, who dressed up as Link and Ganondorf of the Legend of Zelda games. According to this recap from Anime News Network, the Italians beat out representatives from 15 countries and did so in front of about 15,000 summit attendees. That’s a lot of costumes. The article a...

Just the other day I remember my friend posting a blog of someone making fun of bad cosplayers, by comparing them to really Really good cosplays. Unfortunately I can’t find that link… But today while doing random google searches for Japanese news I came across this… Asahi Shimbun I found this particularly interesting as in the blog making fun of bad cosplayers…. they were all non-asian.. and all the good cosplayers were as...

Right at this very moment, comic book/movie/game/tv show/cult/pop culture obsessors are converging in San Diego, California, for the yearly Comic-Con convention. Once there, everyone will stand in lines to see panels for all types of things, such as upcoming films like TRON: LEGACY and SALT and SCOTT PILGRIM and THE GREEN LANTERN and so on. Unfortunately, I won’t be attending the convention, much to my disappointment…I haven’...

Hello Friends! Okay, It’s been a long time since I’ve written a blog – or anything for that matter but after shooing away a few keyboard dust bunnies and setting up camp, I’m back! The topic I would like to touch on today are the ‘Anime Eyes’ or ‘Wide-Eyed’ contact lens craze. I will admit I am pretty excited about them, I mean who wouldn’t? To finally achieve the ultra sexy, hypnotic, come-hi...

This is only related to AX with time frame, and that the people who went, mostly also went to AX.This was actually a second event that was going on called Club 2 the Max. Club 2 the Max was an all day event, but for atleast a month leading up the July 1st, no one could really explain to me what it was…. Some of my friends said it was like AX only smaller, some of them only talked about the Animaid cafe. Just a couple weeks before both AX...

Check out this cute manga about a cat that makes ramen in a shop. Thanks are due to Cindy from Living Cute, as she told me all about Neko Ramen, and I felt compelled to share it with the rest of you. There’s also an informative, link-heavy article posted by Tokyopop chronicling all types of things related to the manga. Check it out if you’re so inclined. a2a_config.linkname="Looks like this cat enjoys making ramen…"; a2a_co...

For most of Anime Expo convention goers this is day one… For us in the dealers hall (and those 3000+ people who waited in line for hours yesterday to get their pre-registered badge -you brave souls-) this was actually Day 2. My blogs are coming in a bit late, possibly because I’m still recovering from dehydration and Con Flu. If you ever go to a convention, you will understand, I promise! This day was a bit of a hectic day for us. It...

Anime Expo is the best time of year to dress up in your favorite anime cosplay and Not have people wonder what is wrong with you…. because everyone else is doing it. But have you ever wondered what it is like from the inside? Many of us have friends on staff… but what about the dealers hall? Can you imagine it before setup? completely empty? Or after? when the isles are clogged with now-old flyers, boxes, disassembled displays, and o...

Wow, Anime Expo was interesting and intense. It was really just a visual overload of costumes and nerds. And I say that lovingly, of course. At the expo, you have an array of activities taking place that you can attend, such as seminars about making anime props and dressing like a steampunk, as well as a huge exhibitor hall where you can buy any number of ridiculous and overpriced anime gear, as well as an outdoor stage where concerts take place ...

Are you in the Los Angeles/Southern California area? If so, then this post is for you. Visual Communications and the Japanese American Cultural Community Center are teaming up to host some cool events this summer, including a FREE outdoor screening of the film ULTRAMAN. Just read for yourself: Movies, food trucks, and lively music all come together in the JACCC Plaza as families, friends and downtown LA neighbors join in on the festivities unde...

Someone finally decided to let the rest of the world know just how geeky we can get here. And they made a photobook out of it!! Who Doesn’t want to look at pretty pictures? In fact… this post will be mostly pretty pictures. Enjoy!! Thank you Meg for not minding me taking pictures as you went through it~ Wallflower sits in front of display of photographs from the book. Lovely wallflower XD I spent most of the afternoon with her. V...