The team was hunkered down in our hyper classified bunker located somewhere in the Tokyo metropolis. The second shift, in the form of Fred and George, had just arrived to take over for Tony and I. Fred looked much the worse for wear, with red-rimmed eyes, a sloppy shave, and a general air of defeat. “Are you sure you can… Read More
Golden Week Holidays
This year, 2015, the schedule of the Golden Week Holidays will be Wednesday, April 29; Sunday, May 3; Monday, May 4; Tuesday, May 5; and Wednesday, May 6. That includes the the four official holidays (Showa Day, Constitution Memorial Day, Greenery Day, and Children’s Day), plus an extra “filler” holiday. The extra holiday is generated when one of the official… Read More
Comiket in Tokyo – Summer 2012
Dear TJL fans, We are re-publishing our account of last year’s Comiket, which has proven to be one of our most popular articles. Hope some of you can make it to this year’s show. In the midst of the sweltering summer, the TJL team decided to brave heat, humidity, and hordes of manga fans to bring you a report on… Read More