In this way, when asked about whether or not I could accept a short-lived romance, until a few days ago, my response would’ve been a terse “no” – in my mind, there hardly seemed to be a point in falling in
Quick Tip:I recommend you buy a Japanese payment card, like aSuica Card, to use on all trains, buses, and subways in Tokyo and other big cities in Japan (including Kyoto and Osaka). There is also a Suica app that you can use to refill the card. Having one of these Japanese payment...
There were so many talented young women at the convention, and most of them draw in manga/anime style, which at this point I think is a universal style. Here are some of them: In the first photo that’s me with Eva Cabrera and Claudia Aguirre. Next, yours truly again with Melody ...
Cash or credit– Cash is still very important to have in Japan but when you use credit cards, make sure you’re not getting charged those extra exchange rate fees. The best card right now is theWise Multi-Currency Cardwhich is actually a debit card where you can convert at favorable rate...
If you want to buy fine chicken meat for cooking at home, this is the place to come! This tiny shop is probably the most well known place to buy chicken in Kyoto. It is so tiny that they don’t even have chicken and eggs on display. You tell them what you want and they bring ...
To the north liesAkihabara(aka “Akihabara Electric Town”), a hub for all things high-tech and “otaku” (cosplay, anime, and manga). Beyond here are the shrines, museums, and major zoo inUeno; Tokyo National Museum in particular boasts the city’s best collection of ancient Japanese art...
SFRSS: We understand you draw from a lot of sources for your writing. What or who inspires you, outside the realm of books and literature? Kat Vancil:Everything, lol. Manga and music, dance and the folklore and mythology of other cultures. Historical costumes and fantasy illustrations, TV...