by admin | Aug 28, 2016 | How To, Tools of the Trade
Tools Used: Wacom Intuos Comic Tablet (Small) Manga Studio 5 This post is both a Tool of the Trade and How To. I had recently received the Wacom Intous Comic Tablet for Christmas 2015 along with the software Manga Studio 5. To test out both the tablet and software I...
by admin | May 2, 2016 | General Info, Travel
In my continuing obsession with everything Japanese I was made aware of a new monthly service that delivers uniquely Japanese candy and treats to my doorstep every month. It was the good people at Japan Supply Code (mentioned in my article Hooked on J-Pop) that...
by admin | Apr 8, 2016 | Tools of the Trade
Prior to my trip to Namibia my photographic work colleagues convinced me to invest in some additional equipment that would assist me in my photo taking. My camera equipment at the time consisted of the Nikon 1 J3, 10-30mm and 30-110mm lenses and a mini tripod. The...
by admin | Mar 25, 2016 | Travel
At least half of my time spent in Japan was pre-arranged tours while the other half was independent travel and me wandering around Japan. The easiest and most inexpensive way to get around the massive megalopolis that is Tokyo is by train. While the following is by no...
by admin | Jan 24, 2016 | Travel
Previously my exposure to modern Japanese music was limited to Yoko Kanno, Hajime Mizoguchi and Shanti Snyder and that was mostly through anime. As a result when my Otaku tour guide asked me if I was into J-Pop, I replied no as I associated it with the high-pitched...