Tue, 19 Mar ’13
Mascot Mania: Japan’s Prefectural Mascots
The GEICO Gecko has some seriously stiff competition.
Did you know there Japan has thousands of different mascots, each complete with diehard fanbases and seemingly endless merchandise? Here’s a look at some of the most…more
A Very Merry DIY Christmas
Wed, 5 Dec ’12‘Tis better to give than to receive, or so they tell us, but what they neglect to mention is that it’s also costlier to give than to…more
Must-Wear Monday: Staying Warm with Otakuworthy Hoodies
Mon, 3 Dec ’12Baby, it’s cold outside! Or maybe you live in Tampa and you have the AC cranked up too high. Either way, December is the perfect time of…more
TOKYOPOP’s 2012 Pop Culture Holiday Gift Guide
Wed, 21 Nov ’12As much as we hate to admit it, sometimes you want your Japanese pop culture in a non-anime/manga format, which is why we’re here to the…more
Clickable, Digital Manga
Fri, 9 Nov ’12Have you been called a manga hoarder by your friends? Can’t find anything because your manga collection has taken over every inch of floor…more
Monday Munchies: American Snacks with a Japanese Twist
Mon, 15 Oct ’12It’s almost Halloween time – a time for costumes, spooky decorations and, most important of all, CANDY! Candy is definitely the sugary…more
Monday Munchies: An Otaku’s Just Desserts
Mon, 8 Oct ’12Fall is here once again, which means soon everything from coffee to lattes and beers to ales will be flavored like pumpkins and we’ll trade…more
Cosplay Friday: Dress For Less This Halloween
Fri, 5 Oct ’12All Hallow’s Eve is now under a month away, so it’s time to finalize your costume selection so your can trick your neighbors out of their…more
Tokyo Treats: The 5 Coolest Otaku-centric Shops
Mon, 1 Oct ’12Sure, there are places in the United States to find all types of cool anime and manga-inspired goods, but what if there were stores…more
The Duchesses of DIY: Crabcat Industries’ Try This At Home
Mon, 24 Sep ’12Holly Conrad and Jessica Merizan are more than just cosplay mavens; they were also featured documentary subjects in Morgan Spurlock’s …more
Grill Em’ All: Labor Day the Otaku Way
Mon, 3 Sep ’12TGIMonday! Today is that glorious day of the calendar year where we pay tribute to the barbecues and long weekends of the past by, well,…more
