The practical guide “How to draw Moe Lolita Fashion” goes on sale

Hobby Japan has decided to release a guide for manga-drawers entitled: "How to Draw Moe Lolita Fashion."

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2014.04.12

Fukuoka Otaku Map #05 MINT Fukuoka

The 5th stop on our “Otaku Map” is a shop which operates on a “beginner friendly” concept and is a pioneer of its industry, “Trading Cards and Card Game Shop, MINT.”

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2014.04.10

Eren, Mikasa, and Levi Perfumes go on sale and are a huge success

Koubutsuya released a line of "Attack on Titan" fragrances (3 types) in October. The three fragrances that are being sold are: Eren, Mikasa, and Levi.

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2014.04.04

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!] #97 Idols Want to do More Sightseeing, Too! Guiding a Group of Popular Idols Around Taiwan

Being an idol is no walk in the park. At home in Japan they’re constantly busy, but when they also take part in activities overseas and they’re given such tight schedules over such a short period of time, they’re even busier still.

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2014.04.02

“Can you name the 37 Pretty Cure?” – Tokyo Metropolitan Police Explain How to Stop Telephone Scams with “Pretty Cure”

Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department released on their official Twitter account, an effective way of preventing the telephone scams with "Pretty Cure"

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2014.03.27

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!] #96 Japanese Writers and Artists Flock to Taiwan’s Biggest Dōjin Event, “Fancy Frontier”!

On February 15-16, 2014, I took part in “Fancy Frontier,” the biggest dōjin event in Taipei.
Fancy Frontier is often written up in magazines and across online media here in Japan, and it certainly lived up to the hype.

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2014.03.26

Interview Now - Kensho Ono (小野 賢章) -

In this exclusive interview with Ono Kensho, who is the voice of Kuroko Tetsuya from the anime "Kukoko no Basuke (Kuroko's Basketball)," we learn some more about his new CD debut and what he has to say about his hometown - Fukuoka! For a couple lucky people we'll also be holding an autographed card giveaway, so stay tuned!

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2014.03.20

[Photo Report]Garage Kit Festival Ends in Success Despite Record Snow

Winter Wonder Festival 2014 was held on Feb. 9! The venue was colored with tons of beautiful figures!

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2014.03.19

"Murasakibara" and "Akashi" New Additions to the "Kuroko no Basuke" Perfume Range

"Perfume of THE BASKETBALL WHICH KUROKO PLAYS" is a perfume range based on characters of "Kuroko no Basuke (Kuroko's Basketball)"

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2014.03.18

Request Forms Filed at University Coops in Japan are Getting Some Incredibly Artistic Responses!

A trend occurring at university cooperatives whereby people who submit illustrated request forms receive illustrated replies.

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2014.03.14

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!] #94 A Popular Idol with the Heart of a True Anime Otaku!

In my previous articles, I’ve written about the popularity of “loco-dols” (local idols). I’ve said many times that one of the greatest assets that Japan can boast to the world is our “diversity,” and nothing within the idol genre embodies this greater than locodols.

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2014.03.12

A Request to the Student Union Receives a Brilliantly Unexpected Response!

The reply is now spreading around the internet.

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2014.03.10

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!] #93 Maid Café’s Connecting Japan to the World – An Interview with Two of Akiba’s Popular Maids

One aspect of modern Japanese culture that Japan fans get excited about is maid culture.

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2014.03.05

[Featured] The theater release of ”The Idolmaster Movie: Kagayaki no Mukogawa e!”

The popular game, "The Idolmaster" has now also been adapted into anime. There are things about the story-line and the girls that have only been revealed at the theater release, of which we'd like to give you a brief summary along with an introduction to social games here!

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2014.03.04

"Tiger and Bunny" Smartphone Cases: Ten Designs in One Shot!

"Tiger and Bunny -The Rising-" Smartphone cases for iPhone 5 and 5s are set to go on sale soon.

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2014.03.03

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!] #92 Quiet Rise to Global Fame. Just How Far Across the World has the Obento Spread?

I’ve asked countless people at events held in the US, “What aspects of Japanese culture or lifestyle have you picked up on through watching anime?”

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2014.02.26

New anime storyline: Toei Co. Ldt., new “Sailor Moon” to start from July

It was announced to the world that a new storyline will be added to the "Sailor Moon" collection.

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2014.02.24

“I want to be punished by Sailor Moon in the name of the moon!” - Sailor Moon launches a costume-style underwear line

Lingerie styled in the image of "Sailor Moon" is to start hitting shelves and racks.

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2014.02.21

“Attack on Titan” Levi Cake for the Valentine's Day

Eitsu CO., Ltd has sold “Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin)” pri-rolls (roll cakes with pictures printed directly on them) for the Valentine's Day.

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2014.02.14

Tiger & Bunny New Hero, Golden Ryan, Limited Edition Darts Go On Sale

To coincide with the release of the movie, "Tiger & Bunny -The Rising-", special edition Tiger & Bunny dart sets are set to go on sale.

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2014.02.12