Anne 
Originally I had just planned on doing one post on the Pokémon Center in Osaka, but it was so huge I had to split it in two! If you haven’t seen my first post on the store itself, I highly encourage you to go check it out. Today I’ll be showing off what I actually brought … Read morePokémon Center Osaka Part Two: The Haul
It probably goes without saying that as you grow older, your tastes change, and even perhaps mature. I’m sure I’m not the only one who finds myself increasingly cynical of modern media, be it film, anime, video games, or one of the many other forms of entertainment available today. Believe it or not, when I … Read moreDreams Come True: Reliving My Childhood through Little Witch Academia
Nearly every popular character in Japan gets its own themed train at some point, so it doesn’t come as a surprise that Rilakkuma is finally getting his turn on the tracks. While this may not officially be the first time Rilakkuma’s adorable mug has appeared on the side of a Japanese train, I did do … Read moreJapan Envy: Rilakkuma x Yamanote Train Line
Without a doubt, one of the places I was looking forward to visiting most during my trip to Japan was the none other than the ultimate Pokémon fan’s paradise, the Pokémon Center. The Pokémon Center in Osaka changed locations since I was last in Japan in 2009, and luckily for me its new locale happened to … Read morePokémon Center Osaka Part One: The Store
“Congratulations!” Jade! Please leave your email address in the comments so we can discuss how to get you your prize! As always, thanks to everyone who entered, and I’m very sorry that you all couldn’t win something. The good news is that I have another giveaway planned for August as part of my Japan 2013 trip … Read moreAnd the Steins;Gate giveaway winner is…
I never imagined I’d be the kind of person to buy a sexy calendar, but after seeing this 2014 GAMEboys calendar by Jak, I might just have to rethink that… If you ever wanted to see your favorite male video game characters in, shall we say, a new light, then this calendar might be for … Read moreGAMEboys: Finally, some calendar eye candy that’s right up my alley
Anyone with even a passing interest in Japan has probably heard of maid cafés, but did you know they also have butler cafés? I’ve summoned the courage to investigate a maid café once before, and ever since I learned that butler cafés also existed, I knew I had to check one out someday. Unfortunately, Osaka … Read moreAnne in Japan 2013: Steins; Gate Café in Den Den Town feat. Coaster Giveaway!