Japan has the art of cute edibles down to a tee, if you ask me. Not only do they have everything from Dragon Quest to Sailor Moon-themed cafés, but there’s an edible version of practically ever Japanese character you can think of! Case in point: Shiro-Hige’s Cream Puff Factory! They specialize in none other than Totoro cream … Read moreJapan Envy: Totoro Cream Puffs
These days, there’s a holiday for just about anything, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that there is a dedicated yaoi day. Yaoi, or boys’ love, is also written as 801, hence August 1st, or 8/01, being the obvious date for an international holiday celebrating the love between men as drawn by women. Why 801? … Read more801 Day: A Celebration of Yaoi
Fan service. Anyone with a passing interest in Japanese media, be it manga, anime, or video games, has probably encountered fan service in some form or another. Fundamentally, fan service is anything added to a product with the intent of pleasing fans, whether it be excessive violence, sexual elements, etc. (or anything catered towards a … Read moreThoughts on Fan Service in BlazBlue
I’ve been meaning to do a post about these ever since a friend of mine brought me a pack back from Japan, but the truth is, I’m not really sure what to say for a Kit Kat taste test. I know, have some matcha flavored Kit Kats! What exactly is matcha flavor? Basically it’s a … Read moreTaste Test: Kyoto Matcha Kit Kats
Artist Kuitsuku has a series of illustrations featuring Disney characters with Pokémon that are bound to put a smile on your face, and in honor of Kingdom Hearts 3D (Disney/video game crossovers! Get it?!) I’d thought I’d share some of my favorites. I’m surprised I’ve never seen a Disney/Pokémon crossover before! the full set can be viewed here … Read moreDisney Protagonists x Pokémon
A while back, the Game Critics podcast featured a segment dubbed “The One that Got Away” that was all about the games we start but never finish for whatever reason. Okay, it might have been more along the lines of “games we wished we played but never did” but seeing as I can’t remember the … Read moreThe One that Got Away: Chic Pixel Edition
Would you be surprised if I told you I recently purchased an Asus Transformer Prime Android tablet? Well, I’ll be surprised for you! I still can’t believe I own it, as I never really felt the urge to buy a tablet, but I decided to bite the bullet due to their portability (I’m namely using … Read moreThis Pac-Man tablet case won’t be the last thing I buy from Simbiosis