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A new book on otaku spaces removes the kamen from the rider

The Collectors
Call them what you will—nerds, uber fans, obsessives, fanatics—but otaku and life in certain areas of the metropolis are synonymous. Former Metropolis contributor and author of The Otaku Encyclopedia, Patrick W. Galbraith, takes a groundbreaking look at the lives and homes of some of these reclusive Japanese collectors. In Otaku Spaces, available next month from...

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Jihanki Journal

Nostalgic vending machine guide

Feb 1, 2012 | No Comments | 143 views
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Building the Future

A preview of Tokyo’s architectural skyline in 2012

Jan 20, 2012 | One Comment | 2,123 views
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Yanaka

An oasis of Edo calm inside the Yamanote circle

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Horoscope: 2012 in Preview

The end of the world or the beginning. It’s your choice

Jan 3, 2012 | No Comments | 1,650 views
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Getting Sourcey with the Crowd

The aces behind some key 3/11 crowdsourced charity arts efforts

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