Toys are one thing, but merch can’t possible be pirated — right? Unfortunately, the answer is “wrong”.
Do’s and Don’ts for Filipino Tourists in Japan
This is a quick little Appendix post to our Planning A Trip to Japan series 🙂
Planning A Trip to Japan: A Guide for Filipino J-pop Fans Part 3
Stuff to buy, stuff to do, and other pitfalls of a consumerist society.
Planning A Trip to Japan: A Guide for Filipino J-pop Fans Part 2
Quick tips on packing, getting to and from the airport, picking out a hotel room, getting around the city, and eating out.
Planning A Trip to Japan: A Guide for Filipino J-pop Fans Part 1
Sometimes guidebooks aren’t really helpful — well, thank God for the Internet!
Shibuhara Girls Premieres on MTV Asia
Japanese street fashion fans and pop star wannabes — tune in, take notes 😀
A Bathing Ape Sold to HK Firm for USD 2.8M
The brand was created by Japanese designer Nigo in the late 90s, and soon rose to prominence in and outside of Japan.
Win a Trip to SDCC from National Bookstore!
The winner will receive airline tickets, hotel accommodations, and San Diego Comic Con passes for two!
2011 Philippine Cosplay Convention
An open category Individual Cosplay Competition and Group Cosplay Competition will be held during the event.
Sony Announces NGP — AKA PSP2
Sony has revealed their next generation portable gaming console that industry pundits are touting to be “a PS3 in your pocket”.
A Note on magnetic-rose.net’s Disclosure Policy
I am writing this post to reassure readers of magnetic-rose.net that I will never willingly deceive them by posting reviews and opinions on events, merchandise, and services that have been tainted by under-the-table transactions.
Akihabara’s Pedestrian Paradise Reopened With New Rules
The strip is now also covered by a network of CCTV cameras plus police patrol cars every couple of blocks.
JPOP Manila 