Learn Japanese Language with anime-manga.jp

Do you want to study nihongo but a bit intimidated or you don't have any Japanese language background? Then why not learn through anime or manga. It is just like those "How To" books but more interactive and fun.

Japan Foundation's Japanese Language Institute in Kansai has launched anime-manga.jp, an e-learning site that teaches Japanese language in a fun way by using anime/manga as their gateway to learn not only the language but also the culture.

The site features rich and colorful anime and manga works to teach users on the language. Users has the freedom to choose their preferred study contents and method according to their interest and level. Users can also be challenged with the sites fun quizzes and games.

So why not learn the language the cute and fun way? Try anime-manga.jp out!

[Source: Magnetic Rose.net]

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Azu-Nyan Nendoroid that makes me go HHHHNNNGGGGG

Mikatan of Good Smile Company have updated her blog and previewed this extremely adorable Azusa Nakano Nendoroid.

This nendoroid is giving me such a moe overload...HHHHNNNNNGGGGGGGG!!!

[Source: Mikatan's Blog]

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3rd Philippine Cosplay Convention Teaser

It's confirmed! Hobbiworx, Inc., Cosplay.ph, and Robinsons Malls bring you the 3rd Philippine Cosplay Convention. This year, we're giving away a lot of prizes as well as the new Cosplay Costume of the Year awards 2009 in partnership with Fizzer.ph. Stay tuned for more details.

[Source: Cosplay.ph]

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Neko Salaryman CM

See how this cat salaryman plans his business trip using the "Jalan" service.



[Source: JapanProbe]

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Former Sumo Grand Champ promoting Glee in Japan

 

Fox TV launches their hit musical comedy-drama, Glee, in Japan and what's more perfect person to promote it is a former grand sumo champion, Akebono Taro to sing a dance in the promo videos.

Check after the jump to see how Akebono Taro sings "Don't stop believing".

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Teh Rie causes chaos in Taiwan

Teh Kugimiya virus has caused an epidemic in Taiwan and caught the attention of the national media.

Check out the videos recoded by the Internet.

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Brace yourself for the impact, PS3 gamers!

Playstation 3 gamers, beware the months of February and March.

For those in the know, those are the two months wherein gamers of the PS3 will have their money bled dry with all the RPGs coming out for Sony’s gaming console. The whole frenzy starts on the 2^nd of February and will last until the end of March.

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