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Video #0013 – Japanese Classic Cuisine: Curry with Rice

In today’s episode we show you how to make another classic Japanese dish, one you’ve no doubt seen at one time or another: Curry with Rice.

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Video #0012 – A First Look at ComiPo! (Updated)

In today’s video, we take a first look at an exciting new manga creation software program, ComiPo!. This program, originally released in Japan in December of last year, has gained popularity thanks to the Internet, and so the company that created it made an English version, which is set to be released on September 15.

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Video #0011 – Asian Classic Cuisine: Mapo Tofu

Last week, one of my favorite recent-vintage anime, Angel Beats!, was released on DVD and Blu-ray. In honor of this release, we return to the Otaku no Podcast test kitchens where I show you how to make “Tenshi” Tachibana Kanade’s favorite dish, Mapo Tofu.

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Video #0010 – How to PROPERLY enable Japanese language support in Windows

While attempting to play with the free ComiPo! trial recently, I discovered that I apparently didn’t fully and properly enable Japanese language support in Windows. This video shows you how to correctly set up Japanese language in Windows.

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Video #0009 – Japanese Classic Cuisine: Shabu-Shabu

Yep, we’re back in the kitchen for our latest video episode.  In this episode, I show you how to make a classic Japanese hot pot dish that’s perfect for cold nights and get-togethers with family and friends — and the best part is, your guests do most of the actual cooking for you!  Yes, today [...]

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Video #0008 – How to install Kanon with English patch

Kanon is one of my all-time favorite anime, and in my opinion a perfect example of “never judge a book by its cover,” as well as the value of every now and then stepping outside your “anime comfort zone.” Kanon is based on a visual novel, which I have for years been wanting to play. [...]

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Video #0007 – Japanese Classic Cuisine: Yakitori

Yes, I’m taking another break from audio podcasting. Today I show you how to make a classic Japanese dish that you’ve probably had many times before, Yakitori.

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Video #0006 – Convention Photography 101

It’s happened to all of us – you get home, load up your con photos, and your reaction is “meh.” Fear not! The Otaku no Podcast crew will show you the tips and tricks you need to get those awesome Cosplay.com like shots.

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Video #0005 - Anime Podcasting for n00bs

This is the workshop I gave at FanimeCon 2010 on how to start your own anime/manga podcast.

For links to the products, software, services, etc. mentioned in this workshop, please visit http://otakunopodcast.com/podcasting/.

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Video #0004 - The Sushi Experiment 3.0: Nigiri, Temaki, Chirashi, and Facing the Fish

Greetings, and welcome to the third and final installment in this series of sushi making videos.  It’s finally time to run with the big dogs and face your fears – raw fish.  But don’t worry, it’s not as difficult as it sounds, and assuming you have access to a reasonably good Asian foods market (or [...]

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