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Book Review: Geeky-Girly Innovation: A Japanese Subculturalist’s Guide to Technology and Design by Morinosuke Kawaguchi
Geeky-Girly Innovation is a fast, interesting and eye-opening book about the otaku culture and innovative new Japanese products.
Read More »Book Review: Otaku Spaces by Patrick W. Galbraith and Androniki Christodoulou
A fascinating look at Japan's extreme fans of manga and anime and their influence on the national culture.
Read More »Music Review: David Sylvian – A Victim of Stars: 1982-2012
Excellent two-CD set of David Sylvian's music over the past 30 years.
Read More »Book Review: Tokyo Taxi by Alexander James
Tokyo Taxi provides an authentic taste of modern Tokyo at night through a collection of photos of its taxi signs.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: Yakuza Weapon
Over-acted, over-the-top, over-sensational... I'm just glad it's over!
Read More »Manga Review: Fluffy, Fluffy Cinnamoroll, Vol. 1 by Yumi Tsukirino and Chisato Seki
In the tradition of Hello Kitty comes Fluffy, Fluffy Cinnamoroll, a little puppy who can fly.
Read More »Music Review: Jordi Savall & Various Artists – Hispania & Japan: Dialogues
Beautiful music offering a timely reminder that differences are something to be celebrated.
Read More »Book Review: The Manga Guide To The Universe by Kenji Ishikawa and Kiyoshi Kawabata
A new textbook which uses Japanese Manga cartoons to teach science.
Read More »Happy Birthday to Ike’s Food for Peace, But Will There Be More?
The House of Representatives has proposed reducing Food for Peace funding.
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