Forum: Otaku Culture

Hi guys! I'm new to the forum so I'm not sure if I'm posting this to the correct thread/category, but I am working in Tokio maintaining a site...

do you know any stores in okinawa which sells anime collectibles that are maybe naruto and school rumble related?

I admit I have a sweet tooth, so of course I have a soft spot for things like candy. :) Do you have a sweet tooth as well? Then you have come to the...

A brief introduction... In my spare time, I work as a fan translator for visual novels. http://vndb.org/d6 Currently the project I am working on is...

Basically, I saw this scan from an anime magazine and was thoroughly amused + impressed by it, and it also reminded me of other pictures I've seen of...

Japanese Street Fashion From Wikipedia Modern Japanese street fashion Though the styles have changed over the years, street fashion is...

And yet another spin-off thread, lol. This time from the Mythologies thread. This is where we can discuss the Japanese mythos and folk tales. ...

Hey, I was just wondering how many of you guys and gals out there are Tiger Mask fans. Tiger Mask seems to be getting more and more popular these...

Hey guys! It seems like there's at least a few of us out there who have an interest in cosplay, so why don't we discuss? Let's set down some...

Since we have a thread for folklore, why not one for urban legends? :derp I was just translating Nurarihyon no Mago a while ago, and had to research...

January 1st: New Year's Day (Ganjitsu 元日) Second Monday of January: Coming of Age Day (Seijin no hi 成人の日) February 3rd: Division of Season...

Hey Otaku freaks, I would’ve expected such a thread by now on MH; I was shocked that there wasn’t a kawaii thread of this kind before but anyway: ...

I'm a Japanology student, I eat out frequently day and like almost every Westerner I need to eat more healthy things. So I thought I'd follow the...

Have you guys heard of the Movie Paradise convention? It's a con in Japan where mangaka sell their doujinshi of movies. What I'm looking for is an...

Words escape me. Really. Presenting: the Naruto Snuggie!!!!

It's mentioned sometimes in anime and manga, but the Japanese have this really strange obsession with bloodtypes. They believe a person's bloodtype...

Hello! This thread is dedicated for posts pertaining to news and articles about airing and upcoming dramas, movies, actors and actresses! Note:...

This is a thread to share recipes for our favorite Japanese/Korean/Chinese dishes, or dishes we may not have eaten but that we would like to try to...

Many mangakas have been influenced by art in one way or another; both in the traditional sense and from the modern era. Japan is home to a wide...

This is a small essay a wrote for English Composition class. :p Just in case someone is interested on the subject. Enjoy ;) ...

Japanese Architecture has a rich history and over the years has witnessed the birth of many different traditional styles. These include: temple,...

I just moved here a couple of weeks ago, will be living here for at least the next 3 years due to work. Anyone on MH actually live in Tokyo? I...

Who's basking in the Missouri goodness? I'll be Shoichi from KHR.

Hello ! I will leave for Japan during the Spring, and move through the country. I was wondering if someone ever heard of some anime&manga related...

So a good friend of mine had the good fortune of landing a paid internship in Japan this summer and is currently TOTALLY rubbing it in my face (she...

If you live in the South East and love Anime then there is no better place to be this weekend than Anime Weekend Atlanta! I have gone for over 5...

I wondered if you guys had heard of the independent documentary film Manga Mad - Tokyo Otaku or not. It was recently brought to my attention by the...

One of my friends that I used to know (she died unfortunately) was from Japan and had these invigorating and refreshing eye drops. I used them when...

Well, the topic is pretty self-explanatory.. And now for why am I asking.. I would love to have some Tony Taka (T2 ART WORKS) doujinshi at home, but...