International Cosplay Day Manila is back for it’s third year at the North EDSA leg of the 2013 Cosplay Tournament of Champions! Held at the Cyberzone Activity Center of the SMNE Annex, the highlight of the event was the awarding of the winner of the ICD Manila 2013 Cosplay Photo Contest. The ICD Manila 2013…
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Linkin Park in Manila 2013: Living Things World Tour Event Report
These California boys are one of the biggest rock bands in the world, and are huge fans of Japanese pop culture.
So You Wanna Be a Con Marshal…
Being a marshal is not all fun and games — so before you send in that application form, here are a few things to keep in mind.
How to Avoid Cosplay Commission Scamming
While many of us are pissed on behalf of the scammed, we can also prevent more cosplayers from falling victim to the same schemes.
O-mikuji: Japanese Fortunes for Love, Career, and Travel
O-mikuji are Japanese fortunes written on small strips of paper acquired at Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples.
O-mamori: Japanese Amulets for Health, Happiness, and Safety
O-mamori are fantastic as souvenirs for your loved ones when you travel around Japan. Not only are you bringing them something that is uniquely Japanese, you also give them the a measure of protection and some good vibes from some of the holiest places in Japan.
Cosplay Conventions as Get-Rich-Quick Schemes: A Follow-Up
The Kosupure Maru people have started personally flaming one of our readers, who just tried to be helpful and share our post with them.
Animax Japan Celebrates 15th Anniversary
You can win one of five different Dream Project packages!
Cosplay Conventions as Get-Rich-Quick Schemes: Just Don’t
In this post, we’ll attempt to answer the Hows and Whys of the situation, as well as provide suggestions on how future event organizers can avoid these pitfalls.
Japanese Government OKs USD 500M Cool Japan Fund
Dubbed “Cool Japan”, the campaign will promote everything from anime to fashion to food.
2013 JLPT Interactive Lecture & Exercises @ The JFM
The Japan Fondation Manila is here to help!
2013 Japanese Language Proficiency Test
The test is divided into three sections: Vocabulary and Grammar, Reading Comprehension, and Listening.
JPOP Manila 