#anime expo lit

[skuntank]

Legit was expecting to see loads more BG3 cosplays at Anime Expo this year and am fairly bummed out I didn't see that many. These lovely people and their amazing cosplays really lit up my experience!!

[kedreeva]

There were a lot of good (and some weird) things about vending at this reptile expo, but hands down the best part was getting to sell my mice in person. Usually people contact me through my business page and arrange the sale ahead of time, and local pickup is at a third public location - a gas station that surely thinks I'm making shady drug deals in their side parking lot with how often I'm over there and I don't know if they would consider that better or worse than being up to mouse shenanigans - so I only ever get to talk to people for a hot second in person while we transfer animals and cash. They rarely handle the mice at all in front of me.

But the expo? Holy shit, man. The look on people's faces when they read the sign that said "please touch, we're very friendly!" or when they started to walk past thinking I had feeder mice only to hear me call "do you want to hold a mouse?" My table was PACKED with people jammed around the mouse bin marveling at how soft mice are and how nice they were. I repeated dozens and dozens of times about how they're bred for temperament, yes the ears are bred that way for show, yes the tail is longer because of show breeding. I repeated so many times "she won't jump out of your hands/bite I promise." I had dozens, probably 100+ kids LIGHT UP when I asked if they wanted to hold or pet one. One small boy, maybe 2 years old max, spotted my mice from like 15 feet away and his whole posture changed and he shrieked MOUSE??!! and lunged towards them from his mother's arms and only her incredibly fast reflexes saved him. I was asked several times why the mice hadn't pooped or peed on anyone, and had to explain how that's a stress behavior from mice that aren't bred to be comfortable being handled.

And it's always especially gratifying when people scared of mice will come pet or hold them after I tell them they don't have to, but also they'll never meet a nicer mouse and you won't BELIEVE how soft they are. How many times today I heard "oh... I didn't know they could be this sweet." Adults and kids alike! There was one little girl who so very badly wanted to hold one but she was so scared about it her hands started shaking as I was getting ready to put the mouse in them... And the moment the mouse was in her hands she literally melted. I don't have a better word, she relaxed completely and her face lit up as she smiled in relief. I don't know what she was expecting but whatever it was, the mouse she held put her at complete ease.

Like idk. Idk. I sold every single mouse I brought. Easily! Hours before the end of the expo. And made so, so many people happy just to experience them. It's enough to make me want to bring some ambassadors. I had a couple of my Really friendly girls there that were just so desperate to climb into hands they hopped up into the hands of complete strangers. Not one person got even a nip, not even the small children who got overexcited or anxious and grabbed a little too hard for a second. I am extremely proud of my gals, I think they really showed people how gentle and good mice can be.

Anyway. Completely worth it. I'm going to make a sign explaining the things I repeated 70 biajillion times to save my poor throat, and go back next month.

[her-reidiance]

Holomyth inspired cocktails!

Debuting at Anime Expo this year. Book me for your hotel parties! (@Reinathebarmaid on instagram, dm me there for inquiries)

Drink names are: Gura's Atlantian Soda, Watson's Ame-retto, Kiara's Chickenshot, Calli's Lit Reaper, and Ina's Inkshot. If you order all 5 we call that the Journey Like a Thousand Years. Cause it'll feel like that when you wake up.

[tangledbea]

Have you ever imagined you would come this far, having a very popular blog, knowing cast members, and even having some fans? I acknowledge (and admire) your dedication in achieving all this, but I wonder how it feels like XD

Honestly? No, not at all. XD I never sought any sort of popularity, and some days I don't even want it. Some days, it's kind of lonely. I made this blog primarily to be a resource archive, and to share my insights that seven years of being a Tangled fan had granted me (at the time that TBEA aired), but when crew members started showing up on Tumblr, I one day found myself in the headspace of, "The worst they could do is completely ignore me." So I reached out to everyone I could at first, and kept talking to those who answered.

I think the biggest shocker for me was finding out that crew who hadn't pinged my radar knew who I was. When I went to the Tangled the Series panel at D23 Expo in 2017, Ricky Roxburgh bound up to me, all excited to meet me, like I was some kind of celebrity, and I didn't know who he was (yet). It was surprising, to say the least. When I visited DTVA studios, people's faces lit up when we met for the first time, because they knew who I was. It was like meeting an old friend for the first time. Kay Hayes used to run livestreams of their drawing Tangled fanart, and I attended a few, and whenever I did, they'd say, "Oh hi, Bex!" and people in chat would lose their minds, because I was the Bex. I never thought I'd be the anything. XD And close to the series ending, or just after it, I was told by one of the animators that whenever they (the animation team) animated New Dream interacting, they thought of me and hoped I approved. Me, personally. I was literally told that I was influential in how New Dream turned out. I'm not ashamed to say I cried when I heard that.

The thing is, I'm just a person. I'm a middle-aged woman who works as a bookkeeper in a very small accounting office to pay my bills. There are people who would claim that I'm too old to still be a part of fandom space (especially things that originated when I was already an adult). But I think being in my 30s when the series began and in my 40s now gives me a unique insight into things, in that I'm an age-peer to a lot of the people who worked on the show. I don't come across as a silly kid, I come across as a mature adult. That made me trustworthy and on equal footing with the crew, so they were willing to talk to me in private about things (and even, in some cases, give me gifts that the public didn't get to see).

Fandom has always been led by adults, and fandom spaces were invented by women, of which I am both. But I never dreamed that the creation of my fandom blog would lead me to having days where I had so many asks in my inbox that I was too overwhelmed to even open it, or have to make hard and fast rules about what I didn't want to discuss, or create an FAQ for literally frequently asked questions. I didn't think people would look up to me, or find me too intimidating to talk to me off anon (hello to the handful of you who let me see who you are!). I'm just a person, just a fellow fan. If anything, this experience has taught me that everyone we idolize are just people, too. Sure, they might have a career or hobby that thrusts them into the spotlight, and fame and power might go to their heads, but they're really just people just like the rest of us. Just like you.

[brookstonalmanac]

Holidays 7.4

Holidays

Alice in Wonderland Day

Apocalypse Day

Army Day (Guatemala)

Baal Fire Day (Northumberland, UK)

Buffalo Bill Day

Bullion’s Day

Caribbean Community Day

Commemoration Day of the Victims of the Genocide Against the Jewish People (Latvia)

Damavand Național Day (Iran)

Day of Agwe (Haiti)

Dree Festival begins (Apatani people, India) [Ends 7.7]

F-Day (Alaska)

Fighter’s Day (Yugoslavia)

Filipino-American Friendship Day (Philippines)

Forensic Expert Day (Ukraine)

Garibaldi Day (Italy)

Helicopter Flight Anniversary Day

Hillbilly Day

Independents’ Day (UK)

International Whippet Day

Invisible Day

Jewish Genocide Memorial Day (Latvia)

Joey Chestnut Day

Jumping on the Mattress Night

King Tupou VI Day (Tonga)

Koko the Gorilla Day

Kwibohora (Liberation Day; Rwanda)

Liberation Day (Northern Mariana Islands)

Lou Gehrig Appreciation Day

National Architect Day (Venezuela)

National Karl Day

National Micah Day

National Police Day (Ukraine)

National Safe House Day

National Sophie Day

National Tom Sawyer Day

Queen Sonja Day (Norway)

Republic Day (Philippines)

704 Day

Steve Rogers Day

Stone Skipping Tournament (Mackinac Island, Michigan)

Tobacco Day (French Republic)

Tom Sawyer Fence-Painting Day (Hannibal, Missouri)

Unity Day (Zambia)

Virgin Islands Day (British Virgin Islands)

White Cloud’s Birthday and Tatanka Bison Festival (North Dakota)

World Day for Captive Dolphins

World Day of the eBook

World Sarcopenia Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

Build a Pasta Sculpture Day

Caesar Salad Day

Honor American Beer & Cyder Day

Independence from Meat Day

Independent Beer Day

Jackfruit Day

National Baked Beans Day

National Barbecue Day

National Barbecued Spareribs Day

National Caesar Salad Day

National Pub Opening Day

Sidewalk Egg Frying Day

Independence & Related Days

Abkhazia (from Georgia; 1993)

Caricom Day (Barbados; 1973)

Hawaii Statehood Day (#50; 1960) [observed 3rd Friday]

Lanao del Norte (Philippines)

Lunar Independence Day (from “The Moon is a Harsh Mistress”)

North Carolina (Readmitted to the Union; 1868)

Orly (Declared; 2010) [unrecognized]

Philippines (from US; 1946)

Providence Day (Rhode Island; 1636)

United States (from UK; 1776) a.k.a. …

Barbecue Day

Boom Box Parade (Willimantic, Connecticut)

Firecracker Day

Holy Firecracker Day (in John Updike's Couples)

Independence From Meat Day

Independent Beer Day

Indivisible Day (Minnesota)

National Country Music Day

Valnor (Declared; 2006) [unrecognized]

1st Thursday in July

Kid Lit Art Postcard Day [1st Thursday]

Ommegang Pageant ends (Belgium) [1st Thursday]

Thirsty Thursday [1st Thursday]

Throwback Thursday [Every Thursday]

Weekly Holidays beginning July 4 (1st Week of July)

Freedom Week (thru 7.10)

Festivals Beginning July 4, 2024

Anime Expo (Los Angeles, California) [thru 7.7]

Anthrocon (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) [thru 7.7]

Berrien Springs Pickle Festival (Berrien Springs, Michigan)

Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (Bucheon, South Korea) [thru 7.14]

Buxton International Festival (Buxton, United Kingdom) [thru 7.21]

Eurockéennes de Belfort (Belfort, France) [thru 7.7]

Fan Expo Denver (Denver, Colorado) [thru 7.7]

Fishin' Fiesta (Freeport, Texas) [thru 4.6]

Lexington County Peach Festival (Gilbert, South Carolina)

Main Square Festival (Arras, France) [thru 7.7]

Mountain State Art & Craft Fair (Ripley, West Virginia) [thru 7.7]

Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog-Eating Contest (Coney Island, New York)

Northern Lights Festival Boréal (Greater Sudbury, Canada) [thru 7.7]

Old Fashioned Farmer Days (Van Wert, Ohio) [thru 7.6]

Ottawa Bluesfest (Ottawa, Canada) [thru 7.14]

Portland Craft Beer Festival (Portland, Oregon) [thru 7.6]

Quebec City Summer Festival (Quebec City, Canada) [thru 7.14]

Red, White, and Blueberries BBQ Bash (Lahaska, Pennsylvania) [thru 7.7]

Rock Werchter (Werchter, Belgium) [thru 7.7]

Sand Mountain Potato Festival (Henegar, Alabama)

Shoals Catfish Festival (Shoals, Indiana) [thru 7.7]

Tech Open Air (Berlin, Germany) [thru 7.7]

Tremolo (Tolyatti, Russia) [thru 7.7]

Waterfront Blues Festival (Portland, Oregon) [thru 7.7]

Feast Days

Admiral Abigail Breeze (Muppetism)

Andrew of Crete (Christian; Saint)

Bertha of Artois (Christian; Saint)

Bolcan (Christian; Saint)

Build a Pasta Subculture Day (Pastafarian)

Build a Scarecrow Day (Pastafarian)

Carolus-Duran (Artology)

Catherine Jarrige (Christian; Blessed)

Day of Pax (Ancient Roman)

Elizabeth Montgomery Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Elizabeth of Aragon (or of Portugal; Christian; Saint)

Feast of Translation (Ordination of St. Martin; Christian)

Finbar (Christian; Saint)

Flavian (Christian; Saint)

Jumping on the Mattress Night (Shamanism)

Mescalero Apache Gahan Ceremonial (Spirit of the Mountain; Everyday Wicca)

Nathaniel Hawthorne (Writerism)

Nellie Mae Rowe (Artology)

Odo of Canterbury (Christian; Saint)

Old Midsummer’s Eve (England)

Peter the Hermit (Positivist; Saint)

Pier Giorgio Frassati (Christian; Blessed)

Procopius, Abbot of Prague (Christian; Confessor)

Rube Goldberg (Artology)

Sam Eagle (Muppetism)

Sisoes (a.k.a. Sisoy), Anchoret in Egypt (Christian; Saint)

Solstitium IV (Pagan)

Sun Dance (Paying homage to the god who dwells within the fire of the sun; Ute Indian Tribe; Utah)

Tomaž Šalamun (Writerism)

Ulrich of Augsburg (Christian; Confessor)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Lucky Day (Philippines) [38 of 71]

Sakimake (先負 Japan) [Bad luck in the morning, good luck in the afternoon.]

Premieres

About Last Night (Film; 1986)

Alice in Wonderland (Novel; 1862)

America (My Country, ’Tis of Thee), by Lowell Mason and Samuel Francis Smith (Song; 1831 or 32)

American Top 40, by Casey Kasem (Radio Show; 1970)

Bats in the Belfry (MGM Cartoon; 1942)

Bedtime Bedlam (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1955)

Big Trouble in Little China (Film; 1986)

Cats & Dogs (Film; 2001)

Die Hard 2 (Film; 1990)

Doomsday for the Deceiver, by Flotsam and Jetsam (Album; 1986)

Droopy Leprechaun (MGM Cartoon; 1958)

Farnham's Freehold, by Robert A. Heinlein (Novel; 1964)

Fernwood 2 Night (TV Series; 1977)

Foo Fighters, by the Foo Fighters (Album; 1995)

Gonzo (Film; 2008)

The Great Mouse Detective (Animated Disney Film; 1986)

The Green Berets (Film; 1968)

Greenfields, by The Brothers Four (Song; 1959)

The Great Escape (Film; 1963)

Hail to the Chief, performed by the U.S. Marine Band (Song; 1828)

Jungle Jumble (Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Cartoon; 1932)

Kylie, by Kylie Minogue (Album; 1988)

Leaves of Grass, by Walt Whitman (Poem; 1855)

Mamma Mia! (Film; 2008)

Mexicali Shmoes (WB LT Cartoon; 1959)

Once Upon a Time in the West (Film; 1969)

Poor Little Butterfly (Color Rhapsody Cartoon; 1938)

The Schooner the Better (Phantasies Cartoon; 1946)

Summer in the City, by The Lovin’ Spoonful (Song; 1966)

Tess of the d'Urbervilles, by Thomas Hardy (Novel; 1891)

Tony Orlando & Dawn (TV Series; 1974)

U.S. Declaration of Independence ratified (Political Document; 1776)

Walk This Way by Run-D.M.C. and Aerosmith (Song; 1986)

Washington Monument (Cornerstone Laid; 1848)

The Werewolf of Paris, by Guy Endore (Novel; 1933)

Today’s Name Days

Berta, Elisabeth, Ulrich (Austria)

Berta, Elizabeta, Elza, Laura (Croatia)

Prokop (Czech Republic)

Ulricus (Denmark)

Virgo, Virmo, Virvo (Estonia)

Ulla, Ulpu (Finland)

Florent (France)

Berta, Else, Elisabeth, Ulrich (Germany)

Loukia (Greece)

Ulrik (Hungary)

Antonino, Cristina, Elisabetta (Italy)

Sandis, Uldis, Ulriks (Latvia)

Gedgailė, Malvina, Skalvis, Teodoras (Lithuania)

Ulla, Ulrik (Norway)

Ageusz, Alfred, Aurelian, Elżbieta, Innocenta, Innocenty, Józef, Julian, Malwin, Malwina, Odo, Teodor, Wielisław (Poland)

Andrei (România)

Prokop (Slovakia)

Berta, Isabel (Spain)

Ulla, Ulrika (Sweden)

Bohdanna (Ukraine)

America, Calvert, Calverta, Calvin, Calvina, Kalvin (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 186 of 2024; 180 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 4 of week 27 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Duir (Oak) [Day 26 of 28]

Chinese: Month 5 (Geng-Wu), Day 29 (ji-Si)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 28 Sivan 5784

Islamic: 27 Dhu al-Hijjah 1445

J Cal: 6 Red; Sixday [6 of 30]

Julian: 21 June 2024

Moon: 2%: Waning Crescent

Positivist: 17 Charlemagne (7th Month) [Peter the Hermit]

Runic Half Month: Feoh (Wealth) [Day 11 of 15]

Season: Summer (Day 15 of 94)

Week: 1st Week of July

Zodiac: Cancer (Day 14 of 31)

[utapri-translations-uuuu]

7th Stage Special Interview - Terashima Takuma (Translation)

"Please give us your voices and smiles so that we can fill this large space with positive feelings. Let's have fun!"

No reposting or retranslating without permission.

Click read more for the full interview.

What did you think about the shooting for this pamphlet? 

The shooting for the Uta☆Pri pamphlet is already fun just because of the concept, and the bright atmosphere in the studio always makes me excited.  Also, personally, I changed the star-shaped earrings I've been using from white to gold, since I feel like ST☆RISH has evolved once again.

How did you feel when you first heard about the 7th STAGE?

I was happy.  “7” is an important number for ST☆RISH, which has become complete with 7 members, so there is a special feeling in the simple joy of being allowed to perform live again.

Please tell us your impression of "Uta no☆Prince-sama! Maji LOVE Kingdom" after having watched the completed film.

While I was amazed by the performances of QUARTET NIGHT and HE★VENS, I also thought in relation to ST☆RISH that "We've come this far!".

This sense of security isn’t something that has been achieved without hard work. But that's why I have a hunch that we might be able to do something greater/riskier in the future.

Also, I think that the successful realization of the difficult task of doing a “live” in a movie has led to the confidence of the work “Uta☆Pri”.

I was invited to speak at the “Anime Expo 2019” screening with Mamo-chan (Miyano Mamoru), and we were told beforehand that there might not be many people there because it was the first time. But as it turned out, it was packed full, and I was really moved to be able to experience the love for Uta☆Pri around the world starting from people in the United States.

What were your thoughts on the special unit song "Up-Down-Up!" that Otoya participated in?

No matter who he works with, he is always influenced by them, and his ability to stay true to his "Otoya" character at the same time is what makes him so wonderful. Especially this time, working with the two extremes, the strict Ai-senpai and the cheerful Van, was definitely a good experience. In the drama part, it was refreshing to see how Otoya, who is so straightforward and passionate in everything he does, could "skip work" with Van.

The song was dance-focused, which is typical of "idol" music, and it felt more like a "live viewing" than a movie, which I believe was perfect for the first performance of the special units. I also like the costumes, which boldly used camouflage patterns that had never been seen before in "Uta☆Pri".

The costumes of the other units are also pretty distinct, right?

Personally, I think "Feather in the hand" is miraculously beautiful in every way, from the costumes to the performance to the chemistry between the members. The end result is just heavenly.

It was ST☆RISH's "Fantasic☆Prelude" that marked the beginning of the live. The start with a countdown was reminiscent of their origin, don’t you think?

I could see how much Uematsu (Uematsu Noriyasu) and his team cherish everything they have done so far. At the same time, I could feel that it is because of the presence of the fans that the seven of them can keep going without being overwhelmed by the weight of their history. The countdown and name-calling are also "official fanchants", so if we sing this song at the live, I would like you to please join.

Is there anything else you felt about the group's performance?

I thought it was amazing how "Ultrablast" managed to capture the feel of a real "live" by using the most realistic special effects at the climax of the performance. Moreover, we have also used flames when singing at the fan meetings, so I could see how their performance was full of spirit. The wish to show how much they’ve worked and their "offensive" stance/position combined lit up flames.

Also, when they were going to the main stage, he waved his hands to the audience without worrying about the camera, which I thought was very Otoya-like, and my favorite part was when Tokiya drew a heart mark toward the camera as if saying “I love you”. I'm impressed by Tokiya's humility and boldness, performing such fan service off-mic. That said, it just seemed that way to me, and I'm not sure if it's true or not.

I think the fact that they added the detail of the shoulder movements when they were catching their breath at the end of the song. There are parts that overlap with the live performances that we have done, and I thought that it was a movie that really consolidated the years, including our (the actors) own experiences.

The first song sung by all 18 members “Maji LOVE Kingdom” is also deeply moving.

I was happy to be able to feel like we were friends who were creating a live performance together, when the groups did each other’s hand signs, for example. In the end, Otoya stood in the middle of the three groups, which made me proud as a partner who has walked together with him for a long time.

It’s a live show where the staff in charge of the camera did a good job, wouldn’t you agree?

That’s right! I can see how the staff members watched the documentaries (dramas) of the idols and wondered what they could do behind the scenes to convey the appeal of the idols. I know that this is actually what we, the actors, are thinking about as well. I wonder how we can make their character/personality shine through in our performances and singing...

Do you think that the release of your solo best album has helped you gain a renewed understanding and appreciation of your idol?

Yes, the new songs were especially powerful. The fact that there are things that can be noticed through the music is what makes "Uta☆Pri" what it is. "I am Here” reminded me of some of the things I said in my greeting at the live performance. I realized once again that if I can help them grow in this way, I want to work even harder myself.

When I asked Broccoli-san if Otoya himself had written the lyrics of "Ai to Yoberu ki no Shita de," they immediately pulled out an interview of Otoya that served as the basis for the question and answered "Yes!”, I was shocked to hear that answer.

I realized how much his creators love him, and that even though I thought I was the closest person to him, there were people who I had overlooked or carelessly forgotten about.

The reason why I added a breath at the beginning of the song is because I wanted to make a song where you can really feel Otoya's "life".

Please tell us about some of the most memorable moments from past live performances.

All the unit songs from the "Theater Shining'' series performed at the 5th STAGE left a lasting impression on me. For example, I remember the three members of "Polaris'' wearing very tight-fitting costumes (laughs). I rode on a trolley for "Pirates of the Frontier'', and it was fun to share the waiting time with the audience who noticed me nearby. Also, I’m always impressed by the lengths Shimono (Hiro)-san is willing to go! He overcomes his own limits to be able to do what only Syo can do. As for me, I believe that there is a balance that connects Otoya and me on stage. There are times when I've gone overboard and regretted it, but it's fun to think about what to do each time. 

Then, what do you want to say right now to the idol who will be your partner in the live performance?

I want to ask him what he wants me to do. Among those things, I want to do what I can and also try my best with the things I’m not good at.

Finally, a message to "Uta☆Pri" fans who purchased this pamphlet!

Please give us your voices and smiles so that we can fill this large space with positive feelings. Let’s have fun together!

[pari-patel]

Convention Blog Post

Ironically enough, I went to Metrocon in Tampa just earlier this month! I am currently interning in Ohio, but that 4th of July week I had came back to Florida to visit family and friends. My friends, who are interested in cosplay, and I wanted to go somewhere, and I have already been taking another Japanese class this summer C so why not just attend Metrocon (we also really like Tampa). It was definitely an unforgettable experience and all very knew to me as I have never cosplayed before or even watched any animes, besides Fairytail. I am glad I went, even though I didn’t know any characters or shows, my friends tried their best to explain them to me. More than anything, I enjoyed the deep dive into a world of anime fandom and youth culture which brought thousands of fans and vendors in celebration of pop culture. At the time, I wasn’t thinking much about anything, but just living in the moment. I am just now reflecting on my experience there. While I did enjoy going, I don’t think I would go again just because I am not fully immersed myself in anime/manga, but I am always happy to try new things and so I am glad to say I have gone.

From the moment I walked into the convention center, the atmosphere was electric. With the lobby filled with cosplayers, I felt underdressed and out of place. It was interesting seeing everyone pay tribute to their favorite characters from different series. People really are creative! I didn’t buy anything, nor did I sit in on any panels or workshops. I more so walked through just to get a good idea of what happens in these types of events. None of the collectibles or crafts caught my attention, but seeing it catch the attention of my peers and other cosplayers in the hall was interesting to watch and observe as their faces lit up with something they are so passionate about. The most striking aspect was the sense of community and belonging that the convention fostered among young people. IAs we have talked about, fandom provides a space for identity formation and a social connection, especially for people who feel isolated in a regular school or work environment. The way attendees interacted with each other made me happy because I know the conventions serves as a safe haven in a way for people to express their passions without any fear or judgement from others.

This is more than just a form of entertainment for them, it plays into their cultural identity, whether it be their own culture or not. The way individuals would present themselves and, based off the merchandise they’d buy, it was evident they were eager to celebrate themselves and their identities openly and proudly. It sort of reminded me of Indian conventions which are actually also held in Tampa. Indian expos gather the Indian community where vendors sell desi style clothing, traditional food, and holds choregraphed dances ranging from Bollywood hip-hop fusion to traditional/classic elements. I just know how at home I feel in these events, and I was happy to see others feel the same way at Metrocon. I enjoyed how hybridity was celebrated with the influence of both Western comics and Japanese anime and culture. I honestly didn’t give much thought to anything in the moment, but I am glad and in awe to be reflecting on everything now and see how things look from different perspectives once you know the history behind it or the reason as to why conventions like these occur and why they have become so popular. As we continue to explore the role of fandom in cultural identity formation, experiences like Metrocon offer valuable insights into the evolving landscape of youth culture.

P.S. I felt awkward taking a pic when I wasn't even dressed correctly, but I tried to take an aesthetic pic of my friend!

[hayaam1230]

10 Places to Explore Japan's Gaming Culture

Japan is a haven for gaming enthusiasts, with a rich and vibrant gaming culture that perfectly blends the sensuous and the exotic. From bustling urban theaters to serene rural gaming museums, Japan offers a unique journey through video game development. In this guide, we’ll explore ten must-visit destinations that showcase the country’s biggest impact on the gaming world, each offering a unique experience for hardcore gamers and casual fans alike.

Whether you’re a fan of classic arcade games, curious about the origins of the iconic franchise, or eager to experience the latest in gaming technology, Japan has something for everyone. Join us as we explore the heart of Japanese gaming culture. Let’s go and see where it all began and where it continues to shape its future. From Tokyo's neon-lit gaming district to Kyoto's historic gaming landmarks, this list will take you on an unforgettable journey through the soul of Japanese gaming.

Exploring Japan's performing arts culture is a fascinating adventure that takes enthusiasts through a variety of destinations, each offering its own unique perspective on the country's performing heritage. From iconic theaters to museums that are watering it up, here are ten places in Japan where you can delve into the world of gaming.

10 Places to Explore Japan's Gaming Culture

Akihabara (Tokyo) 1999.

Often referred to as the "City of Electricity," Akihabara is the epicenter of Tokyo's gaming culture. Stadiums, game stores, and countless anime-themed cafes are located in high-rise buildings decorated with vibrant billboards. Visitors can immerse themselves in the bustling atmosphere as they walk through a series of theater cabinets, each beckoning with the promise of a thrilling game. Akihabara also has a variety of unique shops where enthusiasts can find rare retro games, limited edition consoles, and collectibles. The region’s vibrant energy and endless variety of games make it a must-have for those interested in gaming culture.

Tokyo Game Show (Tokyo):

The Tokyo Game Show is an annual event that showcases cutting-edge trends within the gaming industry. Held at the Makuhari Messe Conference Centre, the expo attracts developers, publishers, and game enthusiasts from around the world. Attendees could be capable of reveling in hands-on simulations of upcoming games, participating in sensible discussions with industry professionals, and taking part in esports tournaments. The Tokyo Game Show presents a glimpse into the destiny of gaming and celebrates the wealthy history and lifestyle that have made Japan a powerhouse in the industry.

Nintendo Tokyo (Tokyo).

Located in the bustling Shibuya district, Nintendo Tokyo is a paradise for fanatics of the iconic gaming organization. The flagship store has a big choice of Nintendo products, such as games, consoles, and accessories. Visitors can experience interactive reports and picture possibilities inspired by Nintendo franchises consisting of Mario, Zelda, and Pokémon. Nintendo Tokyo is more than just a retail area; it celebrates the creativity and innovation that have made Nintendo a beloved household name for many years.

Kyoto International Manga Museum (Kyoto):

While primarily focusing on manga, the Kyoto International Manga Museum also offers valuable insight into gaming history. The museum has an extensive manga collection, with titles inspired by some of Japan’s most iconic video games. Visitors can explore exhibits dedicated to influential manga artists and learn about the evolution of gaming culture through the lens of popular manga genres. The museum’s tranquil atmosphere and extensive offerings make it a popular destination for manga and gaming fans.

Sega Joypolis (Tokyo).

Sega Joypolis is an indoor theme park located in the Odaiba district of Tokyo. Spread over several floors, the park offers arcade games, rides, and immersive experiences. Visitors can test their skills in virtual reality simulations, compete in multiplayer games, and even test their luck in classic carnival games. SEGA Joypolis offers something for visitors of all ages, making it a popular destination for families and hardcore gamers alike.

Sweet Potatoes (Tokyo):

Super Aloo is a retro gaming store located in the center of Akihabara. Spanning several floors, the store is a treasure trove of vintage video games, consoles, and accessories. From rare imports to coveted items, Super Potato has something to offer collectors and casual gamers alike. Visitors can browse shelves filled with classic titles for systems like the Nintendo Entertainment System, Super Nintendo, and Sega Genesis, as well as more awesome consoles like the PC Engine and Famicom Disk System.

Tokyo Disney Resort (Tokyo):.

Known primarily for its theme parks, Tokyo Disney Resort also offers visitors a unique gaming experience. In addition to the arcade games scattered throughout the parks, guests can participate in interactive attractions that combine arcade elements with traditional theme park rides, from interactive queue lines featuring games small to smartphone apps that enhance the park experience. Tokyo incorporates Disney resorts with easy Disney entertainment magic.

Class Enix Artnia (Tokyo):

Square Enix Artnia is a cafe and boutique operated by the famous video game company Square Enix. Located in Tokyo's Shinjuku district, the facility offers fans a comfortable and inviting place to relax and enjoy themed food and beverages inspired by Square Enix's most popular franchise, while tourists are involved in one of the most influential gaming companies. You can also browse a selection of merchandise, including collectibles.

Tokyo Joypolis VR Environment (Tokyo):

VR Zone is a virtual reality attraction located inside Sega Joypolis in Odaiba. The facility offers a variety of VR experiences, from thrilling roller coaster simulations to immersive multiplayer games. Visitors can don VR headsets and step into fully realized virtual worlds where they can battle giant monsters, pilot futuristic machines, and explore fantastical scenarios. The VR Zone offers an unparalleled gaming experience that pushes the boundaries of technology and immersion.

Pokémon Centers (locations):

No exploration of Japanese gaming culture would be complete without a visit to the Pokémon Center. Located in major cities throughout Japan, these malls offer a wide range of Pokémon-related services, including games, plush toys, clothing, and accessories. Visitors can also attend special events, meet Pokémon, other fans, and even their fellow trainers in battles using their Nintendo Switch consoles. The Pokémon Center captures the essence of the beloved franchise and is a sanctuary for fans of all ages.

Conclusion:

It was a journey full of fun and discovery that began a journey to explore Japan’s vibrant gaming culture. From the bustling streets of Akihabara to the immersive experiences of Tokyo's Joy polis VR Zone, every destination offers a unique glimpse into Japan's rich gaming heritage. Whether you're a fanatic looking for the latest innovations or a casual gamer eager to relive the nostalgic memories, in Japanese gaming, there is something for everyone. And by visiting on a Japan Visa from Dubai or Japan Visa from  Abu Dhabi, travelers can easily immerse themselves in the wonders of Japan visa’s sports culture.

[brookston]

Holidays 7.4

Holidays

Alice in Wonderland Day

Apocalypse Day

Army Day (Guatemala)

Baal Fire Day (Northumberland, UK)

Buffalo Bill Day

Bullion’s Day

Caribbean Community Day

Commemoration Day of the Victims of the Genocide Against the Jewish People (Latvia)

Damavand Național Day (Iran)

Day of Agwe (Haiti)

Dree Festival begins (Apatani people, India) [Ends 7.7]

F-Day (Alaska)

Fighter’s Day (Yugoslavia)

Filipino-American Friendship Day (Philippines)

Forensic Expert Day (Ukraine)

Garibaldi Day (Italy)

Helicopter Flight Anniversary Day

Hillbilly Day

Independents’ Day (UK)

International Whippet Day

Invisible Day

Jewish Genocide Memorial Day (Latvia)

Joey Chestnut Day

Jumping on the Mattress Night

King Tupou VI Day (Tonga)

Koko the Gorilla Day

Kwibohora (Liberation Day; Rwanda)

Liberation Day (Northern Mariana Islands)

Lou Gehrig Appreciation Day

National Architect Day (Venezuela)

National Karl Day

National Micah Day

National Police Day (Ukraine)

National Safe House Day

National Sophie Day

National Tom Sawyer Day

Queen Sonja Day (Norway)

Republic Day (Philippines)

704 Day

Steve Rogers Day

Stone Skipping Tournament (Mackinac Island, Michigan)

Tobacco Day (French Republic)

Tom Sawyer Fence-Painting Day (Hannibal, Missouri)

Unity Day (Zambia)

Virgin Islands Day (British Virgin Islands)

White Cloud’s Birthday and Tatanka Bison Festival (North Dakota)

World Day for Captive Dolphins

World Day of the eBook

World Sarcopenia Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

Build a Pasta Sculpture Day

Caesar Salad Day

Honor American Beer & Cyder Day

Independence from Meat Day

Independent Beer Day

Jackfruit Day

National Baked Beans Day

National Barbecue Day

National Barbecued Spareribs Day

National Caesar Salad Day

National Pub Opening Day

Sidewalk Egg Frying Day

Independence & Related Days

Abkhazia (from Georgia; 1993)

Caricom Day (Barbados; 1973)

Hawaii Statehood Day (#50; 1960) [observed 3rd Friday]

Lanao del Norte (Philippines)

Lunar Independence Day (from “The Moon is a Harsh Mistress”)

North Carolina (Readmitted to the Union; 1868)

Orly (Declared; 2010) [unrecognized]

Philippines (from US; 1946)

Providence Day (Rhode Island; 1636)

United States (from UK; 1776) a.k.a. …

Barbecue Day

Boom Box Parade (Willimantic, Connecticut)

Firecracker Day

Holy Firecracker Day (in John Updike's Couples)

Independence From Meat Day

Independent Beer Day

Indivisible Day (Minnesota)

National Country Music Day

Valnor (Declared; 2006) [unrecognized]

1st Thursday in July

Kid Lit Art Postcard Day [1st Thursday]

Ommegang Pageant ends (Belgium) [1st Thursday]

Thirsty Thursday [1st Thursday]

Throwback Thursday [Every Thursday]

Weekly Holidays beginning July 4 (1st Week of July)

Freedom Week (thru 7.10)

Festivals Beginning July 4, 2024

Anime Expo (Los Angeles, California) [thru 7.7]

Anthrocon (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) [thru 7.7]

Berrien Springs Pickle Festival (Berrien Springs, Michigan)

Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (Bucheon, South Korea) [thru 7.14]

Buxton International Festival (Buxton, United Kingdom) [thru 7.21]

Eurockéennes de Belfort (Belfort, France) [thru 7.7]

Fan Expo Denver (Denver, Colorado) [thru 7.7]

Fishin' Fiesta (Freeport, Texas) [thru 4.6]

Lexington County Peach Festival (Gilbert, South Carolina)

Main Square Festival (Arras, France) [thru 7.7]

Mountain State Art & Craft Fair (Ripley, West Virginia) [thru 7.7]

Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog-Eating Contest (Coney Island, New York)

Northern Lights Festival Boréal (Greater Sudbury, Canada) [thru 7.7]

Old Fashioned Farmer Days (Van Wert, Ohio) [thru 7.6]

Ottawa Bluesfest (Ottawa, Canada) [thru 7.14]

Portland Craft Beer Festival (Portland, Oregon) [thru 7.6]

Quebec City Summer Festival (Quebec City, Canada) [thru 7.14]

Red, White, and Blueberries BBQ Bash (Lahaska, Pennsylvania) [thru 7.7]

Rock Werchter (Werchter, Belgium) [thru 7.7]

Sand Mountain Potato Festival (Henegar, Alabama)

Shoals Catfish Festival (Shoals, Indiana) [thru 7.7]

Tech Open Air (Berlin, Germany) [thru 7.7]

Tremolo (Tolyatti, Russia) [thru 7.7]

Waterfront Blues Festival (Portland, Oregon) [thru 7.7]

Feast Days

Admiral Abigail Breeze (Muppetism)

Andrew of Crete (Christian; Saint)

Bertha of Artois (Christian; Saint)

Bolcan (Christian; Saint)

Build a Pasta Subculture Day (Pastafarian)

Build a Scarecrow Day (Pastafarian)

Carolus-Duran (Artology)

Catherine Jarrige (Christian; Blessed)

Day of Pax (Ancient Roman)

Elizabeth Montgomery Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Elizabeth of Aragon (or of Portugal; Christian; Saint)

Feast of Translation (Ordination of St. Martin; Christian)

Finbar (Christian; Saint)

Flavian (Christian; Saint)

Jumping on the Mattress Night (Shamanism)

Mescalero Apache Gahan Ceremonial (Spirit of the Mountain; Everyday Wicca)

Nathaniel Hawthorne (Writerism)

Nellie Mae Rowe (Artology)

Odo of Canterbury (Christian; Saint)

Old Midsummer’s Eve (England)

Peter the Hermit (Positivist; Saint)

Pier Giorgio Frassati (Christian; Blessed)

Procopius, Abbot of Prague (Christian; Confessor)

Rube Goldberg (Artology)

Sam Eagle (Muppetism)

Sisoes (a.k.a. Sisoy), Anchoret in Egypt (Christian; Saint)

Solstitium IV (Pagan)

Sun Dance (Paying homage to the god who dwells within the fire of the sun; Ute Indian Tribe; Utah)

Tomaž Šalamun (Writerism)

Ulrich of Augsburg (Christian; Confessor)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Lucky Day (Philippines) [38 of 71]

Sakimake (先負 Japan) [Bad luck in the morning, good luck in the afternoon.]

Premieres

About Last Night (Film; 1986)

Alice in Wonderland (Novel; 1862)

America (My Country, ’Tis of Thee), by Lowell Mason and Samuel Francis Smith (Song; 1831 or 32)

American Top 40, by Casey Kasem (Radio Show; 1970)

Bats in the Belfry (MGM Cartoon; 1942)

Bedtime Bedlam (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1955)

Big Trouble in Little China (Film; 1986)

Cats & Dogs (Film; 2001)

Die Hard 2 (Film; 1990)

Doomsday for the Deceiver, by Flotsam and Jetsam (Album; 1986)

Droopy Leprechaun (MGM Cartoon; 1958)

Farnham's Freehold, by Robert A. Heinlein (Novel; 1964)

Fernwood 2 Night (TV Series; 1977)

Foo Fighters, by the Foo Fighters (Album; 1995)

Gonzo (Film; 2008)

The Great Mouse Detective (Animated Disney Film; 1986)

The Green Berets (Film; 1968)

Greenfields, by The Brothers Four (Song; 1959)

The Great Escape (Film; 1963)

Hail to the Chief, performed by the U.S. Marine Band (Song; 1828)

Jungle Jumble (Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Cartoon; 1932)

Kylie, by Kylie Minogue (Album; 1988)

Leaves of Grass, by Walt Whitman (Poem; 1855)

Mamma Mia! (Film; 2008)

Mexicali Shmoes (WB LT Cartoon; 1959)

Once Upon a Time in the West (Film; 1969)

Poor Little Butterfly (Color Rhapsody Cartoon; 1938)

The Schooner the Better (Phantasies Cartoon; 1946)

Summer in the City, by The Lovin’ Spoonful (Song; 1966)

Tess of the d'Urbervilles, by Thomas Hardy (Novel; 1891)

Tony Orlando & Dawn (TV Series; 1974)

U.S. Declaration of Independence ratified (Political Document; 1776)

Walk This Way by Run-D.M.C. and Aerosmith (Song; 1986)

Washington Monument (Cornerstone Laid; 1848)

The Werewolf of Paris, by Guy Endore (Novel; 1933)

Today’s Name Days

Berta, Elisabeth, Ulrich (Austria)

Berta, Elizabeta, Elza, Laura (Croatia)

Prokop (Czech Republic)

Ulricus (Denmark)

Virgo, Virmo, Virvo (Estonia)

Ulla, Ulpu (Finland)

Florent (France)

Berta, Else, Elisabeth, Ulrich (Germany)

Loukia (Greece)

Ulrik (Hungary)

Antonino, Cristina, Elisabetta (Italy)

Sandis, Uldis, Ulriks (Latvia)

Gedgailė, Malvina, Skalvis, Teodoras (Lithuania)

Ulla, Ulrik (Norway)

Ageusz, Alfred, Aurelian, Elżbieta, Innocenta, Innocenty, Józef, Julian, Malwin, Malwina, Odo, Teodor, Wielisław (Poland)

Andrei (România)

Prokop (Slovakia)

Berta, Isabel (Spain)

Ulla, Ulrika (Sweden)

Bohdanna (Ukraine)

America, Calvert, Calverta, Calvin, Calvina, Kalvin (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 186 of 2024; 180 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 4 of week 27 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Duir (Oak) [Day 26 of 28]

Chinese: Month 5 (Geng-Wu), Day 29 (ji-Si)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 28 Sivan 5784

Islamic: 27 Dhu al-Hijjah 1445

J Cal: 6 Red; Sixday [6 of 30]

Julian: 21 June 2024

Moon: 2%: Waning Crescent

Positivist: 17 Charlemagne (7th Month) [Peter the Hermit]

Runic Half Month: Feoh (Wealth) [Day 11 of 15]

Season: Summer (Day 15 of 94)

Week: 1st Week of July

Zodiac: Cancer (Day 14 of 31)

[otakebi-cam-wao]

I'm here just to ramble a bity bit

some days ago (last weekend) here was an anime expo, i couldn't go cuz money, but meh

anyways, a friend said the only yuri/GL stuff she saw to buy something there was Citrus...

while for BL even national authors were selling their works? like broad variety in comparison

this is annoying, and sad

rn i wanna go to an event (+18 tho...) just to check how invisible the small "GL" in their promotion should be (like i don't expect anything, i wanna go just to check if i find stuff and hopefully good)

also the other day i lit commented to a manga store insta post "we need more GL" because it was like the 3rd post with at least 2 BL works they got in the month! i was told "we hope to bring more" i know... i wish they bring stuff licensed in english just to have a bit more, but it wont happen

(and the one store that bring stuff from editorials in english has all in english out of stock for over a year?)

[crystal-in-nagasaki]

crystal in korea part one: Busan

During Golden Week, AKA the week in May with a long string of holidays that basically gives everyone a week off, I headed to South Korea with my friends for a short trip. It was my first time going there and I was very excited to experience a new country and culture! I did a lot of things, but I want to briefly share about my trip to Seoul and Busan. Since I have a lot to cover, I'll just talk about Busan in this post and Seoul in the next post.

We flew first into Busan for a few days before going to Seoul. Busan is actually close enough to Kyushu that you can normally take a boat there, but the boat service has been down since the beginning of COVID, so we had to fly. The flight was incredibly short, maybe about one hour, since Korea is very close.

After landing at the Busan airport, we ate bulgogi, which is thin slices of barbequed beef. It was so good, but a bit spicy, which is the trend for Korean food in general.

Next we headed to the strip by Haeundae Beach where our lodging was located. They had some beautiful outdoor art installations for World Expo 2030. I'm not sure what exactly that meant, but the art was really beautiful.

Next we made a quick stop at a convenience store. They are much like Japanese convenience stores, but something they have that Japan doesn't are drink packs. You can buy a plastic cup prefilled with ice and then choose your drink pack from a selection of teas, coffees, and fruit drinks (called -ades like lemonade, cranberry ade, apple ade, etc.) Japan sells a lot of tea and some sweet drinks, but not quite as sweet and fruity as these, so I was in heaven. I tried various fruit teas and ades and they were so delicious. I particularly liked the Plum Apple Ade.

In the late afternoon, we headed to the famous Haedong Yonggung Temple by the seaside. On the way up, we passed some food stalls and I made the most important food discovery of the trip, hotteok. It's like a fried dough pancake with a filling of brown sugar and nuts. It was seriously amazing. I wanted to eat 20 more, but I contained myself.

At the entrance of the temple grounds, there was a line of statues of each of the zodiac animals as an anthropomorphic figure.

We came down some steps to find the temple buildings themselves and they were so breathtaking. I've always loved Japanese temple architecture, which evolved from Chinese temples, and you can see the similarities with Korean temples as well. But the main difference between the temples in Japan and Korea is that Korean temples are painted in very vibrant colors, which was absolutely beautiful.

Off to the side of the temple was a golden Buddha statue. You could also buy a gold leaf and write a message on it.

After the temple, we headed back into the city center to get some Korean barbeque. Korean barbeque has gained a lot of popularity worldwide, and there are many places even in the US where you can enjoy it!

At Korean barbeque, you order a course of food, and you're brought several kinds and cuts of meat, vegetables, and other various sides. A barbeque pit is lit in the middle of the table and a fan hangs down over the pit to absorb any of the barbeque smoke. I'm not well versed in Korean foods, so I can't really name or describe most of them, but they were very delicious. Many people eat barbeque by wrapping a piece of meat in lettuce and adding sauce, kimchi, or other sides.

We also enjoyed soju, Korean liquor with our meal. I love soju and drink it often in the US and Japan as well. They can come in various flavors and you can mix them or just drink them straight. I'm not a big alcohol fan, but soju is so smooth and delicious, it hardly tastes like alcohol, so I like it a lot. Please try it if you're able!

Modern Korea, like Japan, puts a lot of importance on aesthetic. Therefore you can find many cute stores and cafes anywhere you go. The next morning we went to a food chain called Egg Drop which sells egg sandwiches, hash browns, and coffee. It was soooo delicious and reminded me of breakfast back home. It was in this place also that I squirted sugar syrup meant for coffee on my hands, thinking it was hand sanitizer. Ah, the joys of being in a foreign country where you don't know what you're doing and make a fool of yourself.

Next we went to the Gamcheon Culture Village, a town known for its colorfully painted houses and shops. Unfortunately it was a bit rainy this morning, but we were still able to enjoy the vibrant colors of the buildings and go souvenir shopping.

At the top of the hill, there is a popular statue of The Little Prince from the French storybook. His presence really adds to the whimsy of the place.

On the way out of the culture village, there was various graffiti around. We found one that read "punk is dad," which was very funny, so I took a picture with it.

Next we went to the Trick Eye Museum, which was a large photo spot exhibit where you can pose with images to create various illusions. For example, you can make it look like a giant sea creature is eating you or that you're doing a handstand by laying on the floor.

Next, I split off from the group to go to Busan Tower by myself, since my friends wanted to go shopping and I wanted to see more tourist spots. The grounds of Busan Tower were very lovely, with a large memorial bell, a flower clock, and various statues.

I bought a ticket to reach the top of the tower and was surprised to find some interesting art installments at the top in addition to the city view. One room was painted all in neon paint and lit by black lights.

Next, I did some shopping then met back up with my friends at the huge Jagalchi fish market. Despite living in Japan, I was never really interested in fish markets as tourists spots, so I had never been to one. But it was so interesting to see the rows and rows of hundreds of booths peddling all kinds of sea creatures. The second floor of the fish market was a huge cafeteria, so you could buy fish down below and then bring it up to the next level to cook and eat it. I didn't buy or eat anything, but I enjoyed just walking around and taking it in.

The next day we spent the afternoon at Haeundae Beach. It was still too cold to swim, so we just bought snacks and drinks at the convenience store and had a picnic. Since you can buy prefilled ice cups and packets of drinks, we mixed soju and fruit drinks to make delicious cocktails.

Along the beach were some giant sculptures made of sand. Many of them were still in progress, but they were so cool.

We then stopped at a restaurant for lunch and had gimbap (like a sushi roll) and a kind of soup.

From there we headed back to the seaside to get on the Blue Line seaside train. They have small pod-like cars that you can reserve as well, but they were sold out, so we just took the normal train. But it was still very beautiful. We got on just as the sun was setting and enjoyed watching the sunset over the coast.

After this we stopped for dinner to eat Busan's famous dish dwaeji gukbap, pork rice soup. It was very warm, delicious, and filling.

With that, we headed back to our accommodation and the next morning we got up bright and early to take the train into Seoul. Tune in to part two to hear about my time in Seoul!

Thanks for reading <3

[pvp8106spad]

Week Three & Week Four

Testing the device

At this point, I don't know yet what is my intention for my device but only one idea came to it was checking where the air goes in the site. I tried to position it to different angles, sides, or even go outside to test my device.

I talked to Rafik about my device and explained what my device is. He gave me an idea of my device it could be something that is really interesting because it could go different sides, angles, and even rotating it. Another idea he gave is it could be a passage through or could be a walk path going up and filled with plants.

Rafik also gave me a bulding design which is a Brisitish Pavillion in Shanghai, China. This British Pavillion is filled with allumium tubes where it lit up the building by natural lighting during morning time and night time will lit up. Also, the pavillion was filled with different seeds.

Flowers & Plants in Wintergardens

These are the flowers & plants got me intrigue to research for and could use to my design for the site.

Plant Research

SANTAN FLOWER

This is Santan Flower called as West Indian Jasmine or Ixora coccinea. When I was a kid I used to sip the nectar of this flower and it has a sweet taste after sipping the nectar I made them as jewellery such as, ring & necklace. It usually grow in Tropical countries. Other people use it as a snack as they fry it in oil.

BLUE THROATWORT as Trachelium Caeruleum

Trachelium Caerulem, which means "Blue Throatwort is a flowering plant species in a group of Campanulaceae native to the Mediterranean countries, and it has become naturalised in a few areas of New Zealand and other parts of mainland Europe.

Blue Throatwort is growing up to 120cm (47in) tall by 30cm (12in) wide. It is also an erect perennial, a woody-based with oval leaves and dense cushions of violet-purple flowers in summer. Still, it usually turns dark blue depending on the temperate climate because this plant grows half-hardy during summer. It has a variety of flower colours, including white, red, pink, and dark purple.

Ravenscroft, D. (n.d.). Trachelium plants - Throatwort and blue lace flower growing guide. Gardeners HQ. https://www.gardenershq.com/Trachelium-Throatwort.php

Holmes, K. (2023, April 28). Gardening 101: Blue throatwort. Gardenista. https://www.gardenista.com/posts/gardening-101-blue-throatwort-trachelium-caeruleum/

PLUMES COCKSBOMB as Celosia Argentea

Part of Celosia is a "rooster" plant because its comb of flowers is an overgrown receptacle in which small flowers sit tightly. In Greek words, they call it "Kelos" which means a "burning, blazing" plant and is explained by the bright color and shape of its blooming plant. This plant has various colors, such as purple, orange, green, or multiple colors. Plumed cockscomb is a stunning miniature potted plant that can be used as a decoration for sunny balconies. Celosia Argentea can be found in some regions of Asia, Africa, and North and South America, where it grows in warm climates. This plant is widely grown as a food crop.

The exciting fact about Celosia Argentea is that it is not poisonous; humans or animals can eat it and be used as an alternative spinach with a similar taste. In South Africa, some varieties of Celosia have grown leafy greens. In Nigeria, leaves are added to stews with onions, eggplants, meat, fish, or other species.

Ansonika. (n.d.). Maziel - Handcrafted Christmas tree decoration. ARTE in casa MIA. https://www.arteincasamia.it/en/collezioni/tessitura-di-perline/angeli/maziel/

Week Four

Site Analysis and Human Interaction through the site

Climate: seasonal, sun direction - each glasshouses have their own temperature where help the plants grows. Auckland climate is constantly changing in a day which you experienced a four season.

Site is a public space (The Auckland Domain) - where people use the space as an event venue, photoshoots & exhibition.

Natural Landscapes/structures - the domain has its own vegetation where it identifies the existing trees and uses a natural stone which are earth stones; scoria.

Views - indoor & outdoor - it has multiple location view from different direction of the site.

[graphicpolicy]

Anime Expo Lite 2021 Announces TRESE VOD Panel

Anime Expo Lite 2021 Announces TRESE VOD Panel #Anime #AnimeExpo #Trese #Netflix

Anime Expo Lite 2021 explores the animated action-packed supernatural crime thriller, TRESE in a special creator panel available as part of the convention’s expanded VOD programming available starting July 5, 2021, at 12:00 PM (PST) and running thru July 16th, 2021. A love letter to the traditions, heritage, and culture of the Philippines, TRESE follows detective Alexandra Trese as she confronts…

[theanimeview]

Anime Expo Lite (Anime Expo 2020) - Manga for Everyone from TOKYOPOP

2:10 PM - 2:55 PM (PDT) | Channel 2 | Friday 3 July 2020

Panel Description: TOKYOPOP has been bringing manga to the world for over twenty years. With titles for kids, teens, adults, and ongoing initiatives to highlight LGBTQ+ stories and titles by women and people of color, our core belief is that manga is for everyone!

Manga That Matters

This panel was recorded in June 2020. Some works they hope to highlight right now are comics and manga from POC creators. Some works they’d like to highlight here: 

Digital First

TOKYOPOP is advertising its app, POP, which is free to download on app stores. TOKYOPOP is also pushing more and more for digital versions publishing first. Downloadable platforms TOKYOPOP is working with include Amazon’s Kindle, ComiXology, GooglePlay, iBooks, and Barnes & Noble’s NOOK. 

TOKYOPOP is also working with different subscription platforms. You can see their work on KindleUnlimited, Mangamo, hoopla, Webtoons, SCRIBD, ComicsPLUS, Rakuten OverDrive, Izneo, and Graphite. 

LOVE x LOVE 

LOVE x LOVE is a new imprint of TOKYOPOP. The imprint features romances of all kinds--yaoi, yuri, shoujo and josei! You can read more about the new imprint here [https://yurimother.com/post/611069888365314048] and here [https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-25/tokyopop-announces-love-x-love-romance-imprint/.156826]

Some titles to look forward to include:

DEKO-BOKO SUGAR DAYS

Still Sick

Don’t Call Me Dirty

Don’t Call Me Daddy

There Are Things I Can’t Tell You

Koimonogatari: Love Stories

Scarlet Soul

No Vampire No Happy Endings

See their full list of releases here: https://www.tokyopop.com/love-x-love. 

International Women of Manga

The International Women of Manga is an initiative the TOKYOPOP team is passionate about. They’ve licensed new titles from all over the world like Caly’s Breath of Flowers (a French work) and Deep Scar by Rossella Sergi (an Italian work).

Disney Manga

Some new releases in the Disney Manga field from TOKYOPOP include: 

Kilala Princess: Mulan - a full-color publication. 

Zero’s Journey: Ultimate Manga Edition - A new Nightmare Before Christmas story!

Descendants Series- a full-color series

Other New Titles / Announcements*

Parham Itan: Tales From Beyond - a new horror title

A Gentle Noble’s Vacation Recommendation - isekai title

The Fox & Little Tanuki

Bibi & Miyu - an adapted German series

Aria: The Masterpiece 

BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! Roselia Stage 

Ossan Idol!

Kami-sama and the Flightless Messenger

Bakeneko Katatte Soro

Kusattemo Ani - a comedy we at TAV are looking forward to!

*Important Note: The names may change before release. 

To see more of their new titles, check out the TOKYOPOP website (at https://www.tokyopop.com)!

[mishhima]

Lmao waited years for the uprising arc to get animated only for it now to seemingly be being altered entirely pls

[brookstonalmanac]

Holidays 4.4

Holidays

Antitrust Day

Arrestmas

Art Deco Day

Atlanta Day

Auditory Processing Disorder Awareness Day

Ballroom Dance Day

Basque Day (Spain)

Bee Day (French Republic)

Bewitching Day

Bonza Bottler Day

Calypso Asteroid Day

Cat’s Day (Taiwan)

Chicago Flag Day (Illinois)

Children’s Day (China, Taiwan)

Clear and Bright Day (Farmer’s Calendar; China)

404 Day

Flag Day (Chicago, Illinois; Monaco)

HIE Awareness Day

Hug a Newsperson Day

International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action (UN)

International Day to Defend Amina

International Rock Beat Day

Jeep 4x4 Day

Liberation Day (Hungary)

Maya Angelou Day (Boston)

Microsoft Day

Mourning Day for Covid-19 Martyrs (China)

National Dillon Day

National Horse Rehabilitation Day

National Lunchbreak Day (UK)

National Pansy Day

National School Librarian Day

NATO Day

1984 Day (1984)

Ose Matsuri (Japan)

Peace Day (Angola)

Red Crown Imperial Day

Refugee Rights Day (Canada)

Sarhul (Jharkhand, India)

Square Root Day

Swedish-American Friendship Day

Tell-A-Lie Day

Victims of Violence Wholly Day

Vitamin "C" Day

Walk Around Things Day

Women in Tech Day

World Drummers Day

World Plagiocephaley Day

World Rat Day

World Stray Animals Day

Yukon Gold Discovery Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

Chocolate Milk Powder Day (a.k.a. Powdered Chocolate Day)

Homogenized Milk Day

International Carrot Day

National Cordon Bleu Day

National Pub Day (UK)

National Ramen Noodle Day

1st Thursday in April

Glarus Festival (Näfelser Fahrtfest; Switzerland) [1st Thursday] 

International Road Maintenance Day [1st Thursday]

Kid Lit Art Postcard Day [1st Thursday]

National Alcohol Screening Day [Thursday of 1st Full Week]

National Burrito Day [1st Thursday]

National GOOS Paper Day (Canada) [1st Thursday]

RAINN Day [1st Thursday]

Tell a Lie Day [1st Thursday]

Weekly Holidays beginning April 4 (1st Week)

Hate Week [thru 4.10]

National Dental Hygienist Week [thru 4.10]

Independence & Related Days

Chinese Republic in Tibet (Proclaimed; Tibet; 1912)

Jacktoopia (Declared; 2014) [unrecognized]

Senegal (from France, 1960)

Sorrenia (Declared; 2013) [unrecognized]

Festivals Beginning April 4, 2024

Artifact Small Format Film Festival (Calgary, Canada) [thru 4.6]

Art Paris Art Fair (Paris, France) [thru 4.7]

Brussels Book Fair (Brussels, Belgium) [thru 4.7]

Clay County Agricultural Fair (Green Cove Springs, Florida) [thru 4.14]

Diagonale Film Festival (Graz, Austria) [thru 4.9]

Kansas Ag Expo (Hutchinson, Kansas) [thru 4.6]

Mule Day (Columbia, Tennessee) [thru 4.7]

North American Alpaca Show (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) [thru 4.7]

Oklahoma City Farm Show (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) [thru 4.6]

Ozark Mountain Soul Fest (Eureka Springs, Arkansas) [thru 4.8]

Ragnarok Festival (Lichtenfels, Germany) [thru 4.6]

Romics (Rome, Italy) [thru 4.7]

Feast Days

Aequinoctium Vernum VI (Pagan)

Agathopus and Theodulus (Christian; Martyrs)

Ambrose (Christian; Saints Commemoration)

Benedict the Moor (Christian; Saint)

Dabucuri pataub, (Initiation Rites of the Young Men; to Jurupari, South American Guarani/Tupi God)

Dan Simmons (Writerism)

Feast of No Saints Day (Pastafarian)

Gaetano Catanoso (Christian; Saint)

Isidore of Seville (Christian; Saint)

The Kangaroo Rat (Muppetism)

Katori Jingu Otaue-sai (Rice Planting Festival; Japan)

Magna Mater begins (aka Megalesia / Great Mother Festival; Ancient Rome)

Martin Luther King Jr. (Episcopal Church (USA))

Maurice de Vlaminck (Artology)

Maya Angelou (Writerism)

Megalesia (Mother of Gods Festival; Phrygian)

Mahavir Jayanti (a.k.a. Janma Kalyanak; Jainism)

Näfelser Fahrtfest (Glarus Canton, Switzerland)

Pierre-Paul Prud´hon (Artology)

Plato (Christian; Saint)

Portfirio Diaz Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Reginald Heber (Anglican Church of Canada)

Theodisius of Bithynia (Positivist; Saint)

Tigernach of Clones (Christian; Saint)

Lunar Calendar Holidays

Tomb Sweeping Day (掃墳節) [Begins At the Qingming solar term, solar longitude of 15°, 15th days after Chunfen] (a.k.a. …

Ancestors' Day

Cheng Ming (macau)

Chinese Memorial Day

Ching Ming Festival (清明節; China; Hong Kong)

Chungmyung Day (North Korea)

Clear and Bright Festival

Qingming Jie (清明节; China)

Qingming Festival

Shīmī (Ryukyu Islands)

Tomb Sweeping Day (Taiwan)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Sakimake (先負 Japan) [Bad luck in the morning, good luck in the afternoon.]

Unluckiest Day of the Year (China)

Premieres

Alice’s Auto Race (Disney Cartoon; 1927)

Aloha From Hawaii, by Elvis Presley (TV Concert Special; 1973)

Anna Karenina (Film; 1997)

The Blow Out (WB LT Cartoon; 1936)

Brilliant Corners, by Thelonius Monk (Album; 1957)

Bye Bye Birdie (Film; 1963)

Captain America: The Winter Soldier (Film; 2014)

Cat Carson Rides Again (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1952)

Chasing Amy (Film; 1997)

Combatants Will Be Dispatched (Anime TV Series; 2021)

Cool for Cats, by Squeeze (Album; 1979)

Cowboy Bebop: The Movie (Anime Film; 2003)

The Double (Film; 2013)

Drum Roll, featuring Hector Heathcote (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1961)

Fiesta Time (Color Rhapsody Cartoon; 1945)

Finnegan’s Flea (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1958)

Flies Ain’t Human (Fleischer Popeye Cartoon; 1941)

Follies, by Stephen Sondheim (Broadway Musical; 1971)

Fowl Weather (WB MM Cartoon; 1953)

The Good Life, a.k.a. Good Neighbors (UK TV Series; 1975)

Heap Big Hepcat (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1960)

High Fidelity, by Elvis Costello (Song; 1979)

How Right You Are, Jeeves (a.k.a. Jeeves in the Offing), by P.G. Wodehouse (Novel; 1960) [Jeeves #12]

Jonny’s Golden Quest (Hanna-Barbera Animated TV Special; 1993)

Leatherheads (Film; 2008)

Man’s Best Friend (Disney Cartoon; 1952)

Microsoft (Computer Company; 1975)

The Mouse That Jack Built (WB MM Cartoon; 1959)

Mutts About Racing, featuring Droopy (MGM Cartoon; 1958)

Nim’s Island (Film; 2008)

Oliver’s Story, by Erich Segal (Novel; 1977)

The Party (Film; 1968)

Perils of Pauline (Film Series; 1914)

Pink Quackers (Pink Panther Cartoon; 1979)

Rio Bravo (Film; 1959)

The Saint (Film; 1997)

Ship of the Line, by C.S. Forester (Novel; 1938)

Toro Pink (Pink Panther Cartoon; 1979)

Two Little Pups (Happy Harmonies Cartoon; 1936)

Ups ’n Downs (WB LT Cartoon; 1931)

What a Girl Wants (Film; 2003)

Today’s Name Days

Isidor, Konrad (Austria)

Benedikt, Izidor, Platon (Croatia)

Ivana (Czech Republic)

Ambrosius (Denmark)

Ambrus, Arbo, Arp, Arpo (Estonia)

Ukko (Finland)

Isidore (France)

Isidor, Konrad, Kurt (Germany)

Izidor (Hungary)

Isabelle, Isadora, Isidoro (Italy)

Herta, Valda (Latvia)

Algaudas, Ambraziejus, Eglė, Izidorius (Lithuania)

Nancy, Nanna, Nina (Norway)

Ambroży, Bazyli, Benedykt, Izydor, Wacław, Wacława, Zdzimir (Poland)

Iosif (Romania)

Izidor (Slovakia)

Benito (Spain)

Ambrosius, Marianne, Marlene (Sweden)

Cedric, Cedrica, Plato, Tiernan, Tierney (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 95 of 2024; 271 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 4 of week 14 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Fearn (Alder) [Day 19 of 28]

Chinese: Month 2 (Ding-Mao), Day 26 (Wu-Xu)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025)

Hebrew: 25 Adair II 5784

Islamic: 25 Ramadan 1445

J Cal: 5 Cyan; Fryday [5 of 30]

Julian: 22 March 2024

Moon: 23%: Waning Crescent

Positivist: 11 Archimedes (4th Month) [Hero]

Runic Half Month: Ehwaz (Horse) [Day 10 of 15]

Season: Spring (Day 17 of 92)

Week: 1st Week of April

Zodiac: Aries (Day 15 of 31)