Forget “Japanese fastfood” joints that serve unauthentic junk, and delicious but overpriced Japanese hotel restaurants. There are places in Manila where you can get fantastic, authentic Japanese food at affordable prices.
Category: Guides and How-To’s
What to Buy Where: The Quick and Dirty South East Asia Shopping Guide
If you have one item in mind and intend to stockpile it for your personal collection, here’s a quick and dirty guide on where to get what.
Six Singapore Neighborhoods to Explore on AFA X Weekend
AFA isn’t the only thing great about a trip to Singapore in November. There are other neighborhoods where you can explore, eat, and shop your brains out.
Six Singapore Food Items to Try on AFA X Weekend
Part of the reason I love attending AFA is the fact the the con is held in Singapore, undoubtedly one of the best places in the world to stuff your face with food.
Six Airlines to Singapore on AFA X Weekend
Find your flight, book your ticket, and fly your way to one of the most exciting J-pop events in South East Asia!
Help, I’m Cosplaying for a Corporate Event!: What to Do When Invited by Event Organizers or PR Firms
Before you accept an invitation to cosplay for a corporate event, here are five things you should keep in mind.
Help, I’m Cosplaying in an Overseas Event!: How to Prepare for an International Cosplay Event
If you plan to cosplay at your maiden international event and have no idea where to get started, here are a few tips to help you on your way to your overseas debut.
Help, My Parents Grounded Me From Cosplay!: How to Convince Your Parents to Let You Cosplay Again
There more levelheaded and practical ways to get your folks back on your side, and let you cosplay again.
Commonly Misused Japanese Words and Phrases by Philippine Anime Fans: Wrong Grammar
This last part deals with grammar abuse commonly committed by those who have had zero instruction in Japanese, and rely mainly on what they think they learned watching anime or j-drama.
Commonly Misused Japanese Words and Phrases by Philippine Anime Fans: Wrong Context
This second part deals with words that are used in the wrong context, or with improper use from literal translations.
Commonly Misused Japanese Words and Phrases by Philippine Anime Fans: Wrong Pronunciation
I’ve assembled a “Best of” list of the worst misuse of the Japanese language in local blogs and message boards.
How to Put Together an Anime Convention in Five Easy Steps
I’ve had my fair share of organizing work so I’d like to take a couple of minutes to share five things that I’ve learned over the course of the past few years.