J-Culture
K-On! Competition
We all know and love K-On! right? Well not this particular author, but most people do. To celebrate people’s love of all things K-On! we have a wonderful gift for you. Continue reading
ガンダムフロント東京 Gundam Front Tokyo: Opening Day
This was the opening day for Diver City Tokyo plaza in Odaiba. It’s a large shopping and amusement complex, much like many other complexes in most major Japanese cities. What sets this particular one apart is if you are a fan of Gundam, or just curious about it, then you would be interested in the dedicated miniature theme park. Continue reading
Tokyo a 4 Day Visit: Day 4 Re:Birth
The final day in Tokyo, before taking the night bus back home. If you happen to remember from the first day, we tried to visit Yanaka, but it was snowing and all the shops had shut. This time round, we visited Yanaka during daylight. The weather had been very cold lately, and even though it was now daylight the water in some places was still frozen! Continue reading
Tokyo a 4 Day Visit: Day 3 Cosplay Park Walkabout
Day 3 began with a trip to Harajuku station. We decided to try and do many things in the area. Usually there are many cosplayers on Harajuku bridge, but at the time we arrived there were none. It was disappointing to say the least. Instead, we chose to explore 明治神宮 (Meiji Shrine). Continue reading
Tokyo a 4 Day Visit: Day 2 Whistlestop Tour!
This day was literally action packed and constantly on the move. I actually made a big mistake in the morning. I had set my alarm to wake up quite early, but somehow ended up turning off my alarm and waking up late! I was very apologetic to my friends for taking an extra 40 minutes. Continue reading
Tokyo a Four Day Visit: Day 1 Maid Hunting in the Snow
I’ve just embarked on a short 4 day trip to Tokyo with a couple of friends. This will be a short update on what we got up to on a blow by blow basis. Continue reading
Spread the Love: Valentine’s Day in Japan
People all around the world celebrate Valentines day – some people see it as a day to show the people you care the most about how you really feel, others see it as a ploy by card and chocolate companies to make a little extra cash. Whatever your opinion of Valentines day is, here at Anime Picks we love it and we want to tell you how the Japanese do it their way. Continue reading
青春 18 きっぷ – The Cheaper way to Travel
Seishun 18 kippu is a special ticket you can buy at any JR ticket office (みどりの窓口 – Midori no Madoguchi). It’s a special time limited ticket that offers restricted train rides on JR lines. OK, so the ticket doesn’t sound great at the moment. The ticket also costs ¥11,500 (about £90). Continue reading
Soundbite ~ PS Vita ~ Ordered yours?
A quick throw out to remind people that the Playstation Vita will be released on Saturday 17th December. I’m lucky enough to work next door to a Sony store, so a quick 5 minute walk and I’m there. I managed … Continue reading
Toyama Curry Festival
Curry is one of the most loved food dishes in Japan, so it’s no wonder they have created a festival just for that! Continue reading