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
Haute Harvest: A Fall Fashion Guide
Wed, 29 Aug ’12To paraphrase 60’s Britpop band The Zombies, “It’s the time of the season for new clothing!” Soon, we’ll trade in our graphic tees and…more
Weekly Round-up: Moe Monsters, Konoha Casual and Olympic Ambitions
Thu, 9 Aug ’12Olympic Ambitions – What’s a 3-time Olympic medalist to do when she’s ready to hang up her swimming cap and climb out of the pool? Well,…more
Too Cool for School: An Otaku’s Shopping Guide
Mon, 6 Aug ’12It’s almost that magical time of year again. The summer’s drawing to a close, the days are getting a little bit shorter and pretty soon it’…more
Kicks Starter: Seriously Awesome Anime-inspired Shoes
Mon, 30 Jul ’12Shoes can say a lot about a person. They can show how sophisticated you are or how comfortable you like to be. They come in every size,…more
Happy Birthdayouken: Celebrating Street Fighter
Fri, 29 Jun ’12Can we officially give 1987 a Lifetime Achievement award for Greatest Year Ever? Not only did it give us Mega Man, Final Fantasy and Fist…more
Cosplay Sensei: Must-Read Costuming Tutorials
Wed, 20 Jun ’12The world of cosplay presents many challenges: learning how to style a wig, how to make your own jewelry – not to mention all the sewing it…more
Weekly Round-up: Forest Finery, Seiyuu Singles and Lions Galore
Thu, 14 Jun ’12Got Wood? – Spruce up your coffee table with one of the strangest box sets we’ve ever encountered: the Louis Vuitton Japan…more
Chip Off The Ol’ Geek: A Father’s Day Gift Guide
Wed, 13 Jun ’12Watch and Learn – For the tech-minded father who enjoys sci-fi fare like Steins;Gate and Gundam Wing or if you’re weirdly obsessed with…more
Wedtaku: Adding a Geeky Flair to Your Wedding
Tue, 12 Jun ’12Everyone loves a good wedding: there’s tons of food, you get to dance like a maniac and it’s the one time the cake isn’t a lie (but rather…more
From Geek to Sleek: Home Furnishing for Your Inner Otaku
Fri, 8 Jun ’12Maybe you’re a college student who’s moving into the dorms for the first time and you want some accent pieces to show off your interests….more
