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Jonathan Clements' obituary on Satoshi Kon
Date: Sunday 5th September 2010 [11:48] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Anime
Anime Expert Jonathan Clements has written an obituary on Satoshi Kon for Sci-Fi and fantasy magazine Salon Futura along with one for British Film Institute's Sight and Sound Magazine.
The Way of Tea Special Event at the British Museum in London
Date: Saturday 4th September 2010 [13:26] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Culture
Those interested in Japanese culture in London will want to head over to the British Museum on Friday 17th September 2010 to enjoy The Way of Tea Special Event. The free event starts at 1:30pm in the East Foyer with Matcha tasting, (powdered green tea). Then at 2:30pm there will be a presentation and talk on Chado the Japanese tea ceremony. This talk will be given by one of the most famous tea schools in Japan.
Japan Matsuri London Festival 2010
Date: Saturday 4th September 2010 [11:03] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
Looking for something fun to do in London? On Saturday 18th September 2010 from 10am until 8pm The Japan Matsuri will return to London, at Old Spitalfields market. Last years event was a huge success. This years will have all sort of lovely Japanese food to munch on, with plenty of other stalls to enjoy too. You can even get authentic vintage kimonos! They'll also have a cosplay competition. Along with an art competition to design a Japanese video game character.
Although the event is free to attend, last year it proved very popular, so we advise going early if you like avoiding crowds.
The Art of Osamu Tezuka wins a Harvey Award
Date: Wednesday 1st September 2010 [16:46] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Culture
Helen McCarthy's book The Art of Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga has won a prestigious Harvey Award for Best American Edition of Foreign Material. Congratulations Helen!
Anime director Satoshi Kon passes away
Date: Thursday 26th August 2010 [12:53] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Anime > Film
Acclaimed anime director Satoshi Kon passed away 2 days ago on 24th August 2010. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on 18th May 2010.
Satoshi Kon has directed several popular films which generally have a cerebral dream like element to them, where the imagination, dreams and reality all mix together. He directed the films Perfect Blue, Millennium Actress, Tokyo Godfathers, Paprika and the TV series Paranoia Agent. Satoshi Kon was working on a feature film called Yume-Miru Kikai, which is unofficially known as Dream Machine in English.
News of death spread like wild fire on the internet, with many anime fans expressing their sadness of his death.
Prominent food and bento blogger Makiko Itoh has translated Satoshi Kon's last words.
The New York Times also have a detailed obituary.
Anime expert Helen McCarthy points out that "at that age Miyazaki hadn't finished Totoro, Tezuka hadn't created Black Jack, Kurosawa hadn't made Yojimbo."
The Anime News Network have details from his wife.
The Guardian also has a good write up.
London Barbican Aspects of Japanese Cinema - October to December 2010
Date: Friday 20th August 2010 [14:44] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
London's Barbican has always been a great place to visit for fans of Japanese cinema with their monthly Japanimation screenings, but some fans may want to move into the arts centre from October to December as they'll be shown a whole host of Japanese films, anime and even a cosplay event! There's so much good stuff to see!
Movie buffs will be delighted to with the great range of movies.
There's so much to recommend here, we suggest you take a look at the full listing.
Shojo fans will be interested see the live action version of Nana on Thursday 21st October 2010 at 6pm.
Cosplayers will want to keep Saturday 6th November on 11.00pm – Kamikaze Girls screening and cosplay event.
Fans of cheesy movies will want to keep an eye on the 18 rated RoboGeisha showing at 7:30pm as part of the Halloween Shlockfest on Friday 29th October.
Beat Takeshi fans have a lot to look forward to on Sunday 14th and Monday 15th November 2010. They'll be showing Hana bi, Brother, Dolls and Zatoichi.
Those who enjoy classic Japanese cinema will enjoy the Akira Kurosawa season too.
Anime fans aren't left out either with a CLAMP themed screening of XxxHOLiC The Movie: A Midsummer Night's Dream and Tsubasa The Movie: The Princess in the Birdcage Kingdom – Tuesday 19th October 2010. As always resident expert and author Helen McCarthy will be on hand to introduce the movies.
As always with popular events we suggest booking early to avoid disappointment.
Beckii: Schoolgirl Superstar at 14 - BBC TV documentary
Date: Sunday 8th August 2010 [12:34] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Anime > TV
We've mentioned the BBC covering Beckii Cruel before and BBC Three are set to cover the teen idol this week. Beckii: Schoolgirl Superstar at 14 focuses on the 14 year old school girl from the Isle of Man who is also known as Beckii Cruel a teen icon and internet sensation. It all started when she uploaded films of herself dancing to YouTube.
The hour long documentary forms part of the BBC Three Adult Season which explores the pressure of young people to grow up quickly and what it means to be an adult.
The documentary is set to broadcast this week on BBC Three at the following times:
Thursday 12th August 2010
21:00
Thursday 12th August 2010
23:45
Sunday 15th August 2010
23:15
Monday 16th August 2010
03:15
Update:
The BBC TV blog also has some background details on the making of the documentary.
British readers can now see the documentary on BBC iPlayer.
Hyper Japan - London October 2010
Date: Thursday 29th July 2010 [14:30] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
October is shaping up to be the month for otaku in London. With the London MCM Expo at the end of the month. While at the beginning of the month a new event called Hyper Japan is set to run from Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd October 2010.
The event has a lot to offer with an Otaku Village set to cater to all your retail needs.
Cosplayers will be well represented too (they'll even get a chance to win a trip to Japan). There's also a cosplay talent search, competitions and other fun to be had if you like dressing up.
Japanese fashion magazine KERA will be there with fashion shows and style tutorials (the event is looking for models to take part).
Fans of angel fighting giant robots won't be disappointed either as they have a special Evangelion Store which will be selling some exclusive and hard to find merchandise.
Figure collectors might want to note that Good Smile will be there too! ^__^
As the people behind EAT-JAPAN are organising the event you can be certain that Japanese cuisine will be well represented too. with the EAT-JAPAN food court.
They'll also have lots of culture on stage too. You can book early to get a discount from the standard £8 entry fee. Children under 5 go free. As always we advise to book early to avoid disappointment.
Japanese Art Festival in Central London - August 2010
Date: Tuesday 27th July 2010 [15:05] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
Fans of Japanese culture in Central London will want to head over to the Japanese Art Festival at Conway Hall, Red Lion Square in Holborn. Set to run on Saturday 21st August and Sunday 22nd 2010. They've got kimono designer Yumi Yamamoto, Harajuku kawaii store 6% Doki Doki, along with a party on Saturday night with J-Pop Go!.
Study Tour of Japan for European Youth 2010
Date: Thursday 15th July 2010 [14:13] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Culture
Are you European and interested in Japan? The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan is interested in hearing from young Europeans who are willing to participate in a 10 day group study tour of the country. The sponsored tour has some terms and conditions and is limited to up to 37 people. The tours will happen in November and December 2010. As it's not every day you can get a government sponsored trip to Japan, there are a few requirements.
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
1. European national
2. Aged between 25-35 (as of June 1st 2010)
3. Able to communicate effectively in English
4. Never previously visited Japan
5. Must not be a student
Apart from these conditions, you'll also have to send your CV, a cover letter, and a short essay on the subject of - "What would you do to strengthen the relationship between Japan and your country (Europe or EU)?"
The deadline for applications is Thursday 29th July 2010.
If you meet the entry requirements we strongly advise you to enter, this is an excellent opportunity to experience Japan.
More details can be found on the Embassy of Japan Website.
The Anime Machine: An Illustrated Lecture at London's BFI Southbank
Date: Wednesday 23rd June 2010 [15:35] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Anime > Film
Fans of futuristic technology and anime who can get to London will want to head over to the BFI Southbank on Sunday 11th July 2010 for their special lecture on the world saturated with technology. Called The Anime Machine: An Illustrated Lecture by Thomas Lamarre it's set to start at 6pm. You can also get a joint ticket for a screening of Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence.
Fans of more tradional Japanese cinema will want to consider the BFI Southbank season of Akira Kurosawa and His Influence.
As always we advise booking in advance for such events to avoid disappointment.
Idle Idol - The Japanese Mascot
Date: Wednesday 23rd June 2010 [15:11] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Culture
Fans of Japanese street furniture, retail space and the quirky side of things will want to check out the new book called Idle Idol: The Japanese mascot. The authors have sent details about this book, which collates the plastic mascots found outside shops, restaurants and other places trying to draw the attentions of passers by.
Metropolis Interviews Helen McCarthy
Date: Friday 14th May 2010 [14:34] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Manga
Tokyo based English Language Magazine Metropolis have just published an interview with Helen McCarthy. She talks about her Book The Art of Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga and it's recent Eisner Award Nomination.
Tokyo Bento Shopping Guide
Date: Sunday 2nd May 2010 [14:59] | Posted By: Helephant
Category: > Retail
Bento, beautiful and healthy lunchboxes, is an otaku passion that keeps niggling at the edges of mainstream consciousness. The New York Times ran an article on it recently, some of the most amazing photos made the Flickr blog last week and there has been an explosion of books (US, UK) about the topic.
The Art of Osamu Tezuka nominated for 2010 Eisner Awards
Date: Sunday 18th April 2010 [14:13] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Manga
The Art of Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga by Helen McCarthy has been nominated for the prestigious 210 Eisner Awards. The book is up for Best Comics-Related Book, it competes against the following titles -
- Alan Moore: Comics as Performance, Fiction as Scalpel, by Annalisa Di Liddo (University Press of Mississippi)
- The Art of Harvey Kurtzman: The Mad Genius of Comics, by Denis Kitchen and Paul Buhle (Abrams ComicArts)
- Manga Kamishibai: The Art of Japanese Paper Theater, by Eric P. Nash (Abrams ComicArts)
- Will Eisner and PS Magazine, by Paul E. Fitzgerald (Fitzworld.US)
The Otaku News crew congratulate Helen McCarthy and the team behind the book for the nomination and wish them the best of luck in winning the award.
Shoes made from kimono fabric
Date: Friday 9th April 2010 [3:40] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Art
UK based Hetty Rose designs and makes bespoke shoes using vintage kimono fabric from Japan. Her most popular market is weddings. They're perfect for the bride looking for something unique and colourful. We're wondering if they'll be popular with the fashionable otaku girls out there? It's interesting to see what kind of twists designers are doing with traditional Japanese fabrics, mixing the old and the new.
Japanese Art Festival in Richmond - February 2010
Date: Saturday 20th February 2010 [22:49] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
UK based anime fans will want to head over to Richmond next weekend (Saturday 27th February and Sunday 28th February 2010) where the Japanese Arts Festival will return to the Richmond Adult Community College.
The free event is set to start at 11am and end at 5pm. It includes a great line up of expert guests and speakers - Akemi Solloway, Helen McCarthy and Sonia Leong.
BBC News on Beckii Cruel
Date: Wednesday 10th February 2010 [7:24] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Fandom
BBC News have an interesting article about Beckii Cruel a girl who dances to anime theme music and J-Pop on YouTube. Internet sensation then followed and she even got to fly out to Akihabara to perform. She releases her debut album on Wednesday. DVDs are also available.
Her father said:
"So far it's been a tremendous adventure, not many teenage girls get to travel across the globe and have this sort of exposure".
What's also nice to note is responsible parenting (instead of paranoia about the internet):
"We've brought our children up with the internet, they've always had access to it."
"Rebecca is well aware of the online dangers, she's been well advised and has told us when there have been problems."
Rebecca got into anime fandom when she picked up a copy of Fruits Basket.
Tokyo City Promotion in London
Date: Friday 29th January 2010 [8:49] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
In London this weekend? Looking for something interesting to do? On Saturday 30th January to Sunday 31st January there will be a Tokyo Day. Aimed at promoting the Japanese city as a tourist destination the free event is divided into 3 zones. Traditional Culture, Experience Tokyo and Modern Culture.
The event will be held at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre near Westminster Tube station.
Opening hours are 10am to 6pm on Saturday and 10am to 4pm on Sunday.
Original Laughing Man Creator Dies
Date: Thursday 28th January 2010 [17:14] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Culture
Author JD Salinger dies, aged 91. Anime fans who have seen Ghost in the Shell : Stand Alone Complex, will be aware of the Laughing Man. The Japanese producers of the series created the antagonist after being inspired by a short story by JD Salinger, which was called The Laughing Man.
The logo used in Ghost In the Shell : Stand Alone Complex also references Catcher in the Rye, his best known work.
Manga Inspired Textiles from Ikea
Date: Monday 11th January 2010 [17:37] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Retail
A keen eyed Otaku News reader has sent us details about the latest range of IKEA Textiles. The flat pack furniture store is probably best known to otaku alike as the place to go to get Billy Bookshelves to store manga and stuff.
The website Ikea Fans has details about the new manga inspired IKEA Textiles.
Comiket 77
Date: Wednesday 30th December 2009 [7:30] | Posted By: Franki
Category: > Events
A man sits in the corner of the busy square caressing his gun then pointing it at a bunch of schoolgirls who shriek in excitement and begin flashing the cameras, while another man beside him dressed elaborately in leather swishes his cape to an amused crowd of photographers. Welcome to Comiket!
Santa Penguins of Matsue City
Date: Tuesday 8th December 2009 [4:17] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Freaky Things
BBC News have an amusing article about the Santa Penguins of Matsue City. The article includes a video of the 5 African penguins who parade around a local park in Santa costumes. The handmade costumes consist of a red cape, with small bell along with a white trim. The parade is due to take place everyday until Christmas. It's not every day you see cosplaying penguins! We wonder if they dress as Pen Pen for the rest of the year?
WOTA London Gig in November 2009
Date: Sunday 1st November 2009 [16:13] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
London Fans of J-Pop, Vocaloid Songs, moe and anime music should head over to WOTA London on Saturday 21st November 2009, from 5pm to 10p, at the Freedom Bar in Soho, Central London.
This event is billed to support those otaku that loves otaku culture. Great for those who want to dance the night away.
Animation industry in the UK and Japan Symposium
Date: Friday 23rd October 2009 [15:05] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
Academic anime fans will want to get London on Friday 30th October 2009 for the Animation industry in the UK and Japan: Creativity, identity and the global marketplace. It's going to run in Council Room, Strand Campus, King’s College London.
It's free to attend but booking in advance is required. We suggest you book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
The Art of Osamu Tezuka God of Manga out November 2009
Date: Tuesday 13th October 2009 [15:40] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Anime
Fans of Osamu Tezuka, the founding father of modern anime and manga will be pleased to hear that a new book is due out November 2009. Written by prominent anime and manga expert Helen McCarthy the hardcover book published by Ilex Press reveals what makes Tezuka one of the key figures of 20th century pop culture.
It includes 350 colour illustrations and a 45 minute DVD documentary never aired outside of Japan before.
The publication coincides with the annual Comica Festival.
Buy from Amazon.co.uk
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Reni's new songs and CD on sale now.
Date: Sunday 11th October 2009 [16:53] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Culture
Fans of Akiba culture, especially singing maids based in New York will be pleased to hear that Reni Mimura’s new songs and CD are on sale at http://www.renireni.com/.
NHK World TV in the UK
Date: Sunday 20th September 2009 [16:11] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Anime > TV
UK based readers who are keen to watch Japanese TV in English, will be pleased to hear that NHK World broadcasts on Satellite. Viewers should tune into Sky Channel 516 or Freesat Channel 209. The channel is included in all Sky Packages.
The channel includes Japanese News, TV shows about Japanese Culture, Business Shows, Tokyo Fashion and lots of other arts.
The full schedule can be found on the NHK World TV Website.
MTV Iggy on Otaku Culture
Date: Thursday 10th September 2009 [14:36] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Fandom
The good folks at MTV Iggy (which is focused on breakthrough music and pop-culture from around the globe) have sent us details of their new feature - Otaku Culture.
They've got a couple of videos up from Otakon 2009 in Baltimore. It includes some otaku steampunk culture along with a video on ball jointed dolls. They've also got details of J-Rockers VAMPS, and plenty more to explore too.
Joanna Lumley Catwoman in Japan
Date: Sunday 6th September 2009 [8:47] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Anime > TV
UK based fans of felines of should tune into ITV 1 on Sunday 6th and 13th of September 2009 at 7pm to catch Joanna Lumley Catwoman. The actress turns "cat detective" and travels around the world, one of her stops is Japan, where she'll meet a Japanese cat fashion designer (we also suspect a mention of Hello Kitty).
The world's largest cat festival in Belgium, should also prove interesting, as we've heard rumours in the past about Jiji from Kiki's Delivery Service making the odd appearance there.
Source: ITV
Japan Matsuri Festival in London September 2009
Date: Thursday 27th August 2009 [14:35] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
London based readers should head over to Spitalfields on Saturday September 19th 2009 for the Japan Matsuri. A Matsuri is a festival with lots of stalls, food, fun and games along with plenty to see and do. It's set to run from 10am to 8pm.
A few readers might remember that this is not the first Matsuri in London. The last major one was at Hyde Park on 19th and 20th May 2001! As they don't happen as often as we like we strongly suggest you get to this one for all the festivities.
Dogu Ceramic Figures at the British Museum from September 2009
Date: Sunday 23rd August 2009 [11:15] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Culture
London based fans of ancient Japanese art, that has influenced anime, manga and video games should head over to the British Museum.
From 10th September 2009 to 22 November 2009 they'll be hosting an exhibition on The power of dogu: ceramic figures from ancient Japan. The exhibition is free to get into. No tickets are required, you can just walk into the museum and walk over to Room 91 to see this great bit of cultural history.
Emotion is all in the Eyes for East Asian People
Date: Saturday 22nd August 2009 [13:28] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Culture
BBC News have published the details of a study by a team from Glasgow University. The study showed that different cultures read different facial expressions differently.
They discovered that East Asian participants in the study focused mainly on the eyes, but those from the west read the whole face.
"The paper states that the Eastern participants used a culturally specific decoding strategy that was inadequate to reliably distinguish the universal facial expressions of fear and disgust.
It concluded that information from the eyes is often ambiguous and confusing in these expressions, with consequences for cross-cultural communication and globalisation."
The researchers also cited the difference between western emoticons - :-) and Eastern emoticons - ^_^.
British fans of Manba
Date: Saturday 4th July 2009 [7:59] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Culture
BBC News have discovered the Manba scene in the UK. The article titled Japan's fashion rebellion goes West, features two fans of the Japanese fashion, along with a video of them Para-para dancing and a separate video interview.
"British teenagers like 18-year-olds Eilish and Declan got caught up in manba after an interest in Japanese culture led them to start researching on the internet, where they came across the style."
They've discovered how to apply the make-up by watching videos on YouTube, and use Japanese social networking site Mixi to keep up with Japanese people who are also into manba fashion. The article also mentions they meet up with other mamba fans in London's Chinatown.
Hiromi Plays Jazz at the London Barbican
Date: Friday 12th June 2009 [14:27] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
London based fans of Jazz will want to head over to Barbican on Friday 10th July 7.30pm see Hiromi, Yaron Herman Trio, Tineke Postma Quartet featuring Geri Allen and Terri Lyne Carrington perform some jazz.
Sashiko Quilting in London June 2009
Date: Thursday 11th June 2009 [16:33] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
Fans of traditional Japanese quilting in London should head over to The Japan Foundation on Tuesday 30th June 2009. Michele walker will be exploring the world of Sashiko.
Japanese Art Festival in Richmond July 2009
Date: Sunday 31st May 2009 [10:51] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
UK readers who are able to get to Richmond in Surrey, should keep the weekend of the11th and 12th July 2009 free. As they'll be a Japanese Art Festival at Richmond Adult Community College. Entry to the event is free. They'll be stuff to do for anime and manga fans, long with people with an interest in Japanese culture.
They're also looking for gophers, so please do get in touch with them if you can help out.
Ryuichi Sakamoto:Playing the Piano 2009 Europe
Date: Saturday 30th May 2009 [7:45] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
We've discovered the details of Ryuichi Sakamoto's European Tour. You may have heard the musician's music in many films.
He'll be in the UK from end of November to the beginning of December 2009. As always with these events we advise in booking early to avoid disappointment.
If you want to keep up to date with Ryuichi Sakamoto, you can also follow him on Twitter.
Ideas from a Japanese Garden
Date: Monday 6th April 2009 [17:37] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
Fans of Japanese inspired art will want to visit the Barbican in London on Wednesday 22nd April 2009 on 6:45pm to see Ideas from a Japanese Garden. Where Marc Treib, Professor of Architecture Emeritus, University of California, Berkeley and author of A Guide to the Gardens of Kyoto, examines key ideas behind historical garden design in Japan, and considers their potential relevance to art in the West. Admission is free.
Interview with Helen McCarthy
Date: Sunday 5th April 2009 [16:42] | Posted By: Eeeper
Category: > Anime
Audio interview with Japanese culture expert Helen McCarthy in conjunction with Irish Film Institute.
Volunteers needed for Japanese Charity Film Festival in London
Date: Tuesday 31st March 2009 [14:44] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Anime > Film
We've got a request from our chums asking for some help with Japanese charity and their Film Festival in the National Gallery, London.
They need help promoting the event and at the event itself. The kind of people they are looking to help appear to be our readership. ^_-
They want volunteers on or before 15th-17th April 2009.
English National Gallery to host Japanese Film Festival
Date: Tuesday 31st March 2009 [13:13] | Posted By: Eeeper
Category: > Anime > Film
The National Gallery in London is to host a Japanese Film Festival (including Barefoot Gen) in aid of Japan Care for the Elderly from 15-17 April.
Hiroki Azuma's OTAKU: Japan's Database Animals book
Date: Thursday 26th March 2009 [17:36] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Culture
We've been sent the details of Hiroki Azuma's best selling book OTAKU: Japan's Database Animals. The English translation of the book is due out this April.
Update: We've also got a review of OTAKU: Japan's Database Animals.
[Pre-order Paper Back on Amazon.com]
[Pre-order Paper Back on Amazon.co.uk]
[Pre-order Hardcover on Amazon.com]
[Pre-order Hardback on Amazon.co.uk]
Japan wins top country at Wanderlust awards
Date: Monday 23rd March 2009 [16:43] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Culture
Travel Magazine Wanderlust have just announced their annual travel awards. Japan won top country.
Wanderlust readers were:
"... mesmerised by its man-made attractions: Tokyo's 'fluorescent skyscapes', its indoor rollercoasters, hi-tech loos and hotels boasting 'unbelievable levels of service and comfort'."
Readers also were moved by the "country’s ancient culture and underlying serenity".
The article reads like everything an otaku already knows about Japan. ^_^
BBC Four Japan Season
Date: Sunday 15th March 2009 [16:16] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Anime > TV
We really should scour the Radio Times more often. UK fans of Japanese culture will be very pleased to see that BBC Four are currently running a Japanese Culture Season.
An interview with Andrew Driver
Date: Friday 13th February 2009 [17:19] | Posted By: Eeeper
Category: > Anime
In April 2009, Alma Books will publish an English translation of Yasutaka Tsutsui's novel Paprika. The basis of Satoshi Kon's award-winning animated film of the same name, the English translation was handled for Alma by Andrew Driver. Otaku News can now present an interview with Mr. Driver which he graciously agreed to do with Eeeper on behalf of Otaku News in which he talks about his work on the novel.
Snow Monkeys of Japan
Date: Friday 13th February 2009 [14:10] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Anime > TV
UK TV viewers may want to tune into BBC 2 on Friday 13th February at 8pm to catch the Natural World Documentary on the Snow Monkeys of Japan. The film focuses on 3 groups of monkeys. The urban scavengers, the mountain dwellers and the famous snow monkeys of Japan. The snow monkeys are known for their love of the local natural hot-springs.
Japanese Art Festival in Richmond Reminder
Date: Tuesday 10th February 2009 [15:28] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
Just a quick reminder to our readers in the UK who can get to Richmond Surrey. They've released more details about the free Japanese Art Festival which starts on midday Saturday 28th February and is set to run until Sunday 1st March 2009.
Guests include anime expert Helen McCarthy, talented artist Sonia Leong and Akemi Solloway who is a lecturer on both traditional and modern Japanese culture.
The Artistic Bento of AnnaTheRed
Date: Thursday 5th February 2009 [8:57] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Cuisine
Wired are running and interesting story about AnnaTheRed’s Bento Creations. Wired have published an interview with her and also put a gallery of her work on-line. More can also be seen on her Flickr page.
The food looks divine and is made for her lucky boyfriend. Themes for her bento include Totoro, Katamari, Wall-E, Link (from Zelda), Smash Bros, Spirited Away and Kiki's Delivery Service.
Tokyo City Promotion 2009 in London
Date: Friday 16th January 2009 [9:10] | Posted By: Joe
Category: > Events
London anime fans are a in for a real treat on Saturday 31st January 2009, where a special Tokyo Day will be running. Organised by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Tokyo Day is set to be packed with tons for otaku to see and do.
The event will be held at Lawrence Hall at the Royal Horticultural Halls and Conference Centre.
Admission is free. It's set to run from 10am to 8pm.
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