Category: Culture

AnimeNation’s Doujin Dreams

I’ve related my prominent recollections of AN Entertainment’s dabbling in licensing anime. But I forgot to include the anecdote about our aborted work on character merchandising. I don’t
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Arby’s Nikuzuma

Okay. I’m just a little late to learn about Arby’s March 8th tweet introducing “ArbysWaifu,” complete with “doki doki” heart flutter. The concept isn’t entirely new. In fact,
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Japanese Soda Pops

One odd difference that I suspect a lot of Americans aren’t used to upon reaching Japan is the difference in the way carbonated bottles are sealed. Americans are
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