Category: Japan

I can’t keep it a secret for any longer. Those who have a keen eye kept on my Flickr feed, or those who have the unfortunate knowledge as to what my face looks like and have seen it in photos taken by others will know that yes, I did...

While I’ve done the odd event report and some bits of poor Gonzo journalism, during my–at this point–two and half months in japan, I’ve yet to lay down any solid opinions about this place on my–sadly neglected, as of late–weblog. I plan to change this now. Not the sadly...

I’m 21, which makes me nine years closer to death according to Daryl Surat’s “30 is the otaku expiration date” theory. I went out a with buddy to Akiba. We hit up Mandarake and Coscha. Apparently it was sukumizu day. Again. When I came in I was like “wow,...

The clock is about to strike 18:00. It’s a cool Spring evening in Nakano, and I’m outside the station orienting myself with this map I printed out from the UFOTable Cafe website, with the goal in mind being to see the Kannagi exhibit currently on display there. This cafe...

First off, here’s some background music. Anyways, >>1, please listen to me. That it’s really related to this thread. I am in Japan right now; you know, Japan? Well, anyways, there was insane number of foreigners there, and I couldn’t get in. Then, I looked at the poster on...

First, let us open with a story told in pictures along with some not-very-witty commentary. It took me longer than I thought it would to get there. Not too long, but longer than expected. Resulted in me arriving 30 minutes late, but I knew I was running late right...

Monday, May 4th. 11:30. First day of Golden Week. Generally establishments are closed during this series of holidays, so as a precaution I ring up SHAFT’s “Filming and Digital Division.” After just one ring, a man answers. “Yes, this is SHAFT.” His voice is heavy with fatigue–as if he...

Found on the way to Shinjuku. Place was packed....

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Guy: Yeah, I like Nanoha. Fate is my favourite character. Me: Oh, I have a friend who really likes Fate as well. Guy: She’s really cute. I… bought her dakimakura. Me: You like dakimakura too?? Guy: You like them??? NAKAMA!! We then shook hands....