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Life In Japan: The Cost of Living (And Not Just Existing)

October 18, 2015 Andy Kavanagh

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Japan, and in particular Tokyo, has a reputation for being one of the most expensive places on Earth and while it’s certainly not as cheap as it’s other eastern neighbours (Japanese people absolutely love visiting Thailand), it’s nowhere near as expensive as somewhere like Paris or London. As I mentioned last time, getting by day […]

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Geek N’ Bake: Japanese Curry

October 18, 2015 Declan Doody

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Curry is one of the most popular dishes in Japan (hopefully Andy can vouch for that!), whether it’s the instant curry pots, vacuum sealed packs or traditional home-made sauce. Any good Otaku will know that the dish features across Anime and Manga from all genres. Fighting intergalactic space robots? Curry will help! Cursed by an […]

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Music Monday: Asian Powerhouses

July 20, 2015 Ross Brennan

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It’s certainly been a long time since I’ve written one of these columns and the amount of music that I want to show off and talk about is reaching critical mass. I’ve always liked doing these columns with a theme, rather than a disaparate collection of tracks I just happen to like that week. One […]

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Lolita: Where do I Start? Part 1: Brands

June 4, 2014 Naomi Bolger

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Today our guest writer, Sarah, talks to us about the lolita style and how to start out in the world of lace and frills. This three part series will cover all the bases and  getting started with a bang. For those who don’t know, lolita fashion is of Japanese origin. The lolita look began with a […]

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Music

New SuG Single and PV

July 27, 2012 ArcadeAdmin

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Despite having already released a single and album earlier this year, SuG have another single due for release in September! Following the theme their latest album, ‘Lollipop Kingdom’, swee†oxic will be their third release this year. The single will be available in a regular and two separate limited editions; one featuring the PV and making of […]

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Japanese Voice Actors: Welcome to the world of Seiyuu

June 30, 2012 ArcadeAdmin

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Do you prefer your subs to your dubs, but don't know what the word seiyuu means? Don't swear it; The Arcade is delving into the world of Japanese voice actors and are here to teach you all about it and just and just why Japanese voice acting seems to be of a higher quality to that of dubs!

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Music

Kyary and Kentucky Fried Chicken?

June 8, 2012 ArcadeAdmin

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Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, after recently becoming Glico’s poster girl, has now appeared in a KFC advert in Japan for ‘Krushers’. This isn’t the first time Kyary has appeared in an advert, if anyone can remember her exploits with ‘Pudding’. In this particular advert, it seems Kyary is longing for the drink in question and begs […]

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Music

Versailles 5th Anniversary Release

May 12, 2012 ArcadeAdmin

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In celebration of 5 years together, japanese visual kei band Versailles will be releasing a new single, titled ‘Rose’, the symbolism of which is bound to be clear to fans across the world. This will be the first release in almost a year from the band that hasn’t been digital, following the release of ‘Rhapsody […]

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An Cafe European Tour 2012

May 4, 2012 ArcadeAdmin

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Not long after announcing that they shall be getting back together and resuming operations, word has reached us that An Cafe will be having a European tour later this year! The tour, titled ‘LIVE CAFE TOUR 2012　NYAPPY GO AROUND THE WORLD III　～TADAIMA o(≧∀≦)o OKAERI o(≧∀≦)o～＞’ will be stopping in 13 destinations across Europe. This news […]

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Episode 1: Kuroko no Basuke

April 29, 2012 ArcadeAdmin

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For our third Episode 1 piece we will be taking a look at Kuroko no Basuke, a new anime that has just started airing in Japan. Read on to find out why watching this might be worth your while, even if sports anime isn't your thing!

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