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Came across a powerful looking tool/weapon the other day in my local DIY store the other day. My first impression was that it was straight out of The Nightmare on Elm Street series. A few questions later, I found out that it was a ninja kumade (rake or pitchfork – see thumbnail at [...]

Located on the top floor of the Don Quijote building, @home cafe is one of the most popular maid cafes in Akihabara. After seeing it on tv a couple of times, I thought that i too would venture out into the world of otaku.
Would I hear or be able to use the otaku catch [...]

This is how you will find oden in the convenience store. How appetising does it look?

You know winter is here when you walk into a convenience store and hit with the smell of oden. It is warm and comforting for some, and to others it is the smell of culture shock.
Here are some of the most common oden. You can find these and many more at your local 7 – [...]

Sapporo is famous for its fresh seafood. Crab, scallops, and salmon are popular ingredients here, with most dishes based around their natural flavors.
Nijo Fish Market opens at 7 AM, and is the place for everything fresh. Start the day with donburi – a bowl of rice topped with your choice of seafood. [...]