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The K-On! School is Real!

First, there was the story of the increased popularity of the Washimiya, Saitama area of Japan (and in particular the Washinomiya Shrine located there) because of the fact that much of the anime “Lucky Star” is based in that area. Now comes word of the latest real-life-spot-turned-otaku-mecca, Toyosato High School in Shiga Prefecture.

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Posted February 5th, 2010 at 04:29:46 PM by | Tags: , , , , , | Category: Miscellaneous, News, Videos, Weird Japan | Leave a comment

Run away! Run away!!!

This is a public service announcement to all Tokyo residents. If you were planning on visiting Tokyo’s Cafe & Bar DiCE! on July 25th 2009, from 10am to 4pm… STAY AWAY. STAY VERY FAR AWAY. For on this day, this normally mild-mannered maid cafe (disclaimer: as I have never been to this place, nor can [...]

Posted July 22nd, 2009 at 01:22:55 AM by | Tags: , , , , | Category: Announcements, Weird Japan | Leave a comment

Episode #0007 – FanimeCon 2009 Review

Here it is, the special mid-week episode I promised containing my review of FanimeCon 2009.  In short: It’s the perfect compromise between huge mega-con and small local fan-run con, and I liked it.  A lot.  We also go over some news, including, yes, some more Weird Japan.  No picks this week, but I think you’ll [...]

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Posted July 17th, 2009 at 12:50:46 AM by | Tags: , , , | Category: Conventions, News, Podcasts, Weird Japan | One comment