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NYAF WELCOMES UNICORN TABLE, HAPPYFUNSMILE, AND VOLTAIRE*
*Press Release
The New York Anime Festival (NYAF) today announced musical artists UNICORN TABLE, HAPPYFUNSMILE, and Voltaire will all perform at its inaugural event December 7-9 in New York City. Japanese pop group UNICORN TABLE is renowned on both sides of the Pacific for its energetic alternative rock, and [...]

In an attempt to explain Japan’s defense strategy in a simple manner, Mainichi Daily news reported the Japanese Defense Ministry’s release of the manga, Heiwa no Kuni no Nebaarando (The Neverland of the Peaceful Country). Released in January, 2007, the manga is a huge hit with young folk and otaku alike.... Continue Reading...

Let’s face it, as much as we try to promote anime to the “norms” many of them get the wrong idea about it. My first exposure to the medium was less than positive and actually led me to avoid it for six years. It’s bad enough most mainstream culture sees anime as “cartoons” and even though we’re gaining ground we haven’t gotten as far into the mainstream as we should have, in my opinion.... Continue Reading...

Hiyashi is a noodle dish that’s a summer favorite in Japan. It’s a dish served cold with a variety of Western salad-type toppings, including ham, cucumbers and tomatoes. But, beni shoga and nori ensure that this dish is still Japanese.... Continue Reading...

There’s a hierarchy of confections and snacks (okashi) in Japan, for those who didn’t know. At the top of the Japanese sugar mountain are wagashi. ... Continue Reading...

A recent exhibition at Tokyo’s J-Art Project called “Imagination of Evangelion” featured displays based on and inspired by Neon Genesis Evangelion. The displays were divided into four zones: “Eva at Work”, “Evangelion Store”, “Evangelion Inspired - New Generation” (displays by students who entered Bandai Visual’s design competition), and “Evangelion Inspired - Professional Designers”.... Continue Reading...

There is only one freebie this time and it dates back to 2003…since David mentioned it in his Batman article, here is:... Continue Reading...

Believe it or not, the Japanese have a long history with the paranormal. Stretching back as far as their written history, they’ve reported through pictures, writings and word-of-mouth their extraordinary encounters with the supernatural.... Continue Reading...