tokyo
In Real Life

Don’t Let Some Rules Stop Your Sexy

This weekend, the Comic Market, aka Comiket, tore through Tokyo. And earlier this month, new rules were revealed for skimpy Comiket cosplay: cover up!

August 11, 2011
News

The 3DS Launches At A Lower Price. Some Japanese People Buy It

Today in Japan, the 3DS went on sale with a new, lower price. Some people lined up at stores in Tokyo, but not that many. But that’s OK.

July 27, 2011
In Real Life

Summer Is When Cosplay Gets Skimpy

It’s hot and humid in Japan. Time to head to the beach, or don colourful costumes and hang out with nerds. Whichever!

July 1, 2011
In Real Life

All The Fresh Nerd Heroin You Could Ever Want

On July 2, Animate is opening its latest super store in Shinjuku. If you’ve never been to an Animate, they’re like hypermarts. For otaku.

February 26, 2011
Nintendo

Buying A 3DS Without A Pre-Order Is A Beautiful Thing

> The lines for the Nintendo 3DS didn’t start this morning. No, many of them started last night. Those who waited in line were most likely able to snag a 3DS. Those who simply waited probably weren’t as lucky.

December 29, 2010
In Real Life

The Masses Descend

The lines for Comiket form — that is, the highly organized lines. As seen at 7am this morning by yuhmari.

December 13, 2010
In Real Life

Tokyo Says "Sayonara" To Freedom Of Speech?

Legislation was passed today in Tokyo that some contend not only robs creators of their freedom of speech, but is unfair.

October 29, 2010
News

Bad News? No Wii Price Cut. Good News? 3DS Events.

Today at a Tokyo hotel, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata shot down talk of a Wii price cut anytime soon. This comes as Nintendo posted losses due to slow sales and the strong Japanese yen.

October 6, 2010
In Real Life

The Cosplay And Cars Of Dream Party

Another autumn, another Dream Party. The fall Dream Party was recently held in Tokyo, complete with cosplayers, booth companions and sticker-covered cars called “itasha” (“painmobile”).

July 15, 2010
In Real Life

So Many Square Enix Toys, So Little Time

At this year’s Tokyo Toy Show, Square Enix showed off… toys. There are loads of Dragon Quest, Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts figures and knick-knacks.

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