24.10.2010 · Blog
Tokyo International Anime Fair in Akihabara
Well, the Tokyo Anime Fair Tokyo International Anime Fair has come and gone again. This time was the autumn addition, the "sister event" of...
30.05.2010 · Blog
The Politics of Popular Culture
Temple University Japan will be holding two conferences on Japanese popular culture as part of the maid cafes. Each event is 1,000 yen,...
15.02.2010 · Blog
Yokoso! Japan ad features maid
I just saw this in Shinjuku Station. Didn't give it much thought, but something compelled me to take a closer look. Morbid curiosity. And...
30.01.2010 · Blog
Akibaland Tours?
I just thought this was a funny sign. "Akibaland" Tours? And with a castle in the background?! Seems like someone is taking the analogy...
15.11.2009 · Blog
Yoyogi Animation Gakuin and 'Cool Japan'
Just saw this sign and thought it was funny. After the failed Aso Taro administration, I thought there might be a general ban on using this...
11.08.2009 · Blog
Tokyo Figure Show
It was a rocking time at Danny Choo's Tokyo Figure Show this past week. The event was held in the new art space in Harajuku promoting Coca...
14.07.2009 · Blog
Dolls on display at posh Harajuku opening
I was invited to the opening of Glaceau Gallery an art space in Harajuku. It is on the 9th floor of the H&M Building, and considered very...
03.04.2009 · Blog
Murakami Takashi's new work revealed
I was invited to the special sneak preview of Murakami Takashi's new sculpture at the Kaikai Kiki gallery in Hiroo on Thursday night. As...
