Fri, 17 May '13
The Fast(food) and the Furious: USA vs. Japan
Japan has defeated us at our own national pastime.
America may be, on average, 27.4 percent more obese than Japan and the spiritual home of fast food, but Japan seems to transform our beloved greasy treats into the stuff...more
The Fast(food) and the Furious: USA vs. Japan
Fri, 17 May '13America may be, on average, 27.4 percent more obese than Japan and the spiritual home of fast food, but Japan seems to transform...more
Otaku in Review: Mother's Day Treats, Anohana Hiking and Girls und Panzer Cars
Thu, 9 May '13Children of the Wolf - American anime fans have been eagerly awaiting the release of the critically acclaimed film Wolf Children for a...more
The Best Ways to Blow Your Tax Refund
Wed, 17 Apr '13Now that the stress of Tax Day is over, you may find yourself with a little spare cash. Sound financial planning and setting this cash...more
Monday Munchies: Japan's Kooky Candy
Mon, 15 Apr '13Japanese Kit Kats - "What's so special about Kit-Kats?" you may be asking. Well, a lot, if you happen to live in Japan. Kit Kat consumption...more
April Showers: How to Stay Dry and Look Fly
Fri, 5 Apr '13Sailor Moon Vintage Raincoat – This ultra-rare raincoat features all the awkward sexiness of bold color combinations and baggy designs that...more
Cosplay Essentials: 4 Unlikely Must-Have Tools
Tue, 26 Mar '13Disaster can strike anywhere at an anime convention. A spilled soda here, a broken heel there. What to do? Of course, most experienced...more
Fancy Fridays: Otakuworthy Officewear
Fri, 22 Mar '13Being an anime fan with a 9-to-5 job can be difficult for those of us who want to flaunt our fandom. Not all of us are lucky enough to work...more
Mascot Mania: Japan's Prefectural Mascots
Tue, 19 Mar '13Cross the street, San Diego Chicken. You're all flat, Michelin Man. Chuck E. Cheese? Please. American mascots pale in comparison to the...more
Dress to Impress: 5 Essential Cosplay Tutorials
Mon, 18 Mar '13With con season starting all over the country, a lot of first-time cosplayers find themselves feeling overwhelmed with the construction of...more
Otaku the Mornin' To Ye: Geeky Cocktails for St. Paddy's Day
Fri, 15 Mar '13Last year, we brought you a wide selection of legendary libations to take your St. Patrick's Day celebrations from sad to rad. This year,...more