Otaku World News
Anime Expo to Host Bebop Designer Toshihiro Kawamoto Anime Expo has announced on Thursday that it will host the prolific character designer Toshihiro Kawamoto as a Guest of Honor this year. More Events | Lupin IV | Friday, 12 March 2010 |
Toyota CEO Appears on Letterman to Apologize Akio Toyoda, CEO of Toyota, appears on the “Late Show With David Letterman” to comment on the safety of the vehicles his company produces. More Video | Lupin IV | Friday, 12 March 2010 |
The Otaku Sex Industry: 3D Women Desired, For Now According to the Japan Subculture Research Center, many otaku haven't given up real women for the likes of Nene from Love Plus just yet. More J-Cool | Lupin IV | Friday, 12 March 2010 |
$2,250 for a Bunch of GrapesIf you thought last year’s record $900 price for the first bunch of “Ruby Roma” premium grapes was ridiculous, your stomach may turn upon hearing that this year’s first bunch was auctioned off for an astounding 210,000 yen... More Video | Lupin IV | Wednesday, 15 July 2009 |
Children Full of LifeA great documentary about school life in Japan [found via Reddit]: More Video | Lupin IV | Monday, 13 July 2009 |
Customs and Traditions of Japan - Travel Impressions from Last Years Tanabata I like Japanese festivals, Buddhist and Shinto alike, they transpose me into their magical world, with kami, supernatural beings and romantic stories, they make me see the world with child’s eyes and enjoy simple things. Perhaps the... More J-Cool | Lupin IV | Tuesday, 7 July 2009 |
