We’re going on a Japan trip! Ashley’s been on vacation in Japan for the past two weeks, and has gone on some manga-related adventures (and many non-manga-related adventures). She and her romantic partner/Viz Media employee/travel companion Jeff Ruberg discuss the Kimi ni Todoke exhibit at Tokyo Anime Center, how it compares to the ongoing Shonen Jump exhibit, what it’s like seeing the spring cherry blossoms and going to themed cafes, and generally what their favorite activity on this trip has been.
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Kimi ni Todoke Exhibit
Shonen Jump Exhibit
Rurouni Kenshin Author Controversy
Yakushima/Shiratani Ravine as inspiration for Princess Mononoke
What the heck konpeito is
QQ Sweeper
Kyoto International Manga Museum
Cyborg 009
Omoi, Omoware, Furi, Furare [Io Sakisaka’s current manga]
Viz's announcement that they’re publishing Io Sakisaka’s Ao Haru Ride
Flowers manga magazine
Ofuro (Japanese style bath)
Pokemon Cafe
Animate Cafes
Final Fantasy Cafe
*Magical Pokemon Journey* [shojo Pokemon manga]
D · N · ANGEL
Nakayoshi Magazine

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