From Nijigaoka With Love

nevver: 365 Days of Hand Lettering Are you as brave as Helen,...

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 07:56:13 -0400

365 Days of Hand Lettering

Are you as brave as Helen, or indeed as Anne Sullivan, who broke through a near impenetrable wall of sensory deprivation to reach this shining light of humanity?

This is just a taste, and in English, of the fantastic manga...

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 01:36:42 -0400

This is just a taste, and in English, of the fantastic manga that comes from Naoki Urasawa.

Pluto - Science Fiction Murder Mystery With Atom And Friends - One of any volume from 1 to 8 second hand | Japan Shopping at FlutterScape

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Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:49:43 -0400

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Pluto (プルートウ) is a scientific murder mystery which follows the...

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:01:42 -0400

Pluto (プルートウ) is a scientific murder mystery which follows the Europol robot cop Gesicht through his quest to determine the killer of the worlds best fighting robots and their human allies. Along the way he enlists the help of Atom (Astro Boy) and Dr. Ochanomizu to help unravel the mystery and discovers that someone, or something, has been tampering with his memory. The tension is built around an apparition of the villain that appears to Gesicht during his restless sleep as it becomes apparent that he too is on the hit list.

The story follows the arc begun in Osamu Tezuka’s “The Greatest Robot on Earth” (地上最大のロボット). It won 2 prestigious cultural awards in 2005, alongside Urasawa’s manga but after reading a few of Urasawa’s works some of the characters tend to look a little similar.

Read about some of my other recommendations here: http://bit.ly/9Hsjm0

More about the manga on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pluto_manga

Pluto - Science Fiction Murder Mystery With Atom And Friends - One of any volume from 1 to 8 second hand | Japan Shopping at FlutterScape

Rainbowhill Language Lab: 4 Manga That Altered My Perception of Japanese Culture

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 03:52:43 -0400

Rainbowhill Language Lab: 4 Manga That Altered My Perception of Japanese Culture:

4 Manga That Altered My Perception of Japanese Culture

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 03:07:43 -0400

4 Manga That Altered My Perception of Japanese Culture:

4 Manga That Altered My Perception of Japanese Culture

20 Century Boys
Homunculus
Yami Kin Ushijima Kun
Pluto

Homunculus (ホムンクルス) is the story of the recently homeless Nakoshi and Ito, a medical student with an...

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 02:21:44 -0400

Homunculus (ホムンクルス) is the story of the recently homeless Nakoshi and Ito, a medical student with an unhealthy interest in the occult. Ito is after a subject for an unlicensed medical experiment and approaches Nakoshi with an offer of cash to undergo trepanation, a procedure to open a hole in the skull. At first Nakoshi declines the offer, but when the car which he lives in is towed away he isn’t left with much choice. After Ito successfully completes the procedure Nakoshi begins to develop a sixth sense which allows him to see the physical manifestation of deep psychological scars in people.

Homunculus is a slightly creepy psychological thriller, which tackles the darker side of human nature. The characters are mostly misfits as the story steps outside the boundaries of what you might consider to be polite Japanese society. At times the dialogue is sparse as the illustrations intertwine multiple subplots to bring the tempo through various changes. The language is modern colloquial Japanese, with a few regional dialects thrown in.

Homunculus - Volumes 1 through 12 - Dark Psycho Thriller Manga | Japan Shopping at FlutterScape

This Manga is one of four that has rocked my world, and changed...

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 01:35:44 -0400

This Manga is one of four that has rocked my world, and changed my perception of Japanese culture. The dialog is sparse in places but there is a fair sense of humour as Nakoshi san attempts to find his true self after stepping into a nether-world filled with ghostly apparitions. He crosses over out of necessity when short of cash agreeing to have a hole drilled in is head for scientific research by cosmetic surgeon dabbling in the occult.

You can read more about why I like it here: http://bit.ly/9Hsjm0

If you don’t mind a plot spoiler try: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homunculus_%28manga%29

Homunculus - Volumes 1 through 12 - Dark Psycho Thriller Manga | Japan Shopping at FlutterScape

Hana yori Dango 花より男子 OP full 普通の日曜日に (via aichi2009)

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:46:42 -0400

Hana yori Dango 花より男子 OP full 普通の日曜日に (via aichi2009)

These books are larger than the original and the artwork has...

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:00:43 -0400

These books are larger than the original and the artwork has been reproduced to suit today’s shōjo manga reader. The original is the best-selling manga in Japan of all time and winner of the Shogakukan Manga Award for shōjo in 1996.
Hori Yori Dango, or Boys Over Flowers as it is known in the West, has been made into 3 drama productions, 2 live action movies, 1 anime movie and also an anime series.

Read more about the series: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hana_Yori_Dango

I’m still searching for the anime and drama so if you’d like me to keep looking please let me know.

Hana Yori Dango - The Complete Version - Updated in 2005 - Volumes 1 through 20 | Japan Shopping at FlutterScape

This is the original version of Hana Yori Dango, first...

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 06:45:49 -0400

This is the original version of Hana Yori Dango, first serialised in Margaret magazine for girls, that went to become a smash hit winning the Shogakukan Manga Award for shōjo in 1996.

It has since been spun off into anime, drama and series in over 3 countries. Hana Yori Dango is the best-selling manga in Japan of all time.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hana_Yori_Dango

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Boys_Over_Flowers_chapters

I found the complete set of 37 volumes, and I’m happy to pack together as many or as few as you like to make postage more affordable. They are all second hand and in good condition.

Hana Yori Dango - Original Version - Volumes 1 through 37 | Japan Shopping at FlutterScape

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Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:25:50 -0400

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Mon, 21 Jun 2010 18:05:52 -0400

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Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:45:52 -0400

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Segatoys HomeStar Pure Home Planetarium - 10000 stars at home | Japan Shopping at FlutterScape

Have a night sky in your room rain or shine - Mobile Ojisan - CNET Asia

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:45:52 -0400

Have a night sky in your room rain or shine - Mobile Ojisan - CNET Asia:

Segatoys HomeStar Pure Home Planetarium - 10000 stars at home | Japan Shopping at FlutterScape

Falling asleep under the stars is now possible in your own room....

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:05:50 -0400

Falling asleep under the stars is now possible in your own room. Segatoys Homestar Pure runs on 4 AA batteries and uses a single LED.

Here is a review at CNET: http://asia.cnet.com/member/mobileojisan/blog/?v=post&id=61987216

Specifications

Power source rating: Input - 4 AA batteries
Electric power consumption: 3w
Power Duration: Automatic Power-off in 30 minutes
Weight: 1 kg

Accessories

2 private sidereal original plates (Northern Night Skies), explanation CD (Japanese), and explanation handbook (Japanese).

Segatoys HomeStar Pure Home Planetarium - 10000 stars at home | Japan Shopping at FlutterScape

A Cardboard Boombox As Your iPod's New Home : TreeHugger

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 18:45:50 -0400

A Cardboard Boombox As Your iPod's New Home : TreeHugger:

Recycled Mini Boombox Speakers - Eco Friendly Compact Design - iPod Compatible | Japan Shopping at FlutterScape

Fold it yourself 80’s Hip Hop Style Boombox speakers from...

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 18:16:26 -0400

Fold it yourself 80’s Hip Hop Style Boombox speakers from Japan.

A cheaper alternative to most of the speaker docks you’ll find for the iPod. You’ll even save on shipping since it arrives flat-packed. This is sure to go down well for the next cubicle party you hold.

Compare prices on Kaboodle: http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/fold-it-yourself-cardboard-mini-ipod-boombox

Check out a cleaner image on Yahoo: http://store.shopping.yahoo.co.jp/cdeasy/4571277073142.html

More info on Treehugger: http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/10/cardboard-boombox-option-for-ipod-speakers.php

Recycled Mini Boombox Speakers - Eco Friendly Compact Design - iPod Compatible | Japan Shopping at FlutterScape

Gakken analog synthesizer “Theme of SX-150/CTO LAB.”...

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 01:05:50 -0400

Gakken analog synthesizer “Theme of SX-150/CTO LAB.” (via polymoogs)

Gakken Analog Synthesizer SX-150 | Japan Shopping at FlutterScape

Gakken Mook brings you the Gakken Analog Synthesizer SX-150, the...

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 02:45:50 -0400

Gakken Mook brings you the Gakken Analog Synthesizer SX-150, the worlds first analog synthesizer sold within the pages of a book, or a magazine, or whatever.

Sold as a kit in the Science for Adults edition you can assemble or modify as you wish. There are plenty of tips and tutorials on the internet and in the mook.

The review on MAKE: http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2008/08/review_gakken_analog_synt.html

Features

* Size: 4.5" x 6"
* Controls for LFO, pitch envelope, frequency cutoff, resonance, and attack/decay
* Slide controller (pen type electrode)
* Output and external input 1/8" jacks
* Small built-in speaker
* Runs on 4 AA batteries (not included)

Gakken Analog Synthesizer SX-150 | Japan Shopping at FlutterScape