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Vending Machines, Japan

LiA Bespoke Project: Automatic For the People – The Japanese Vending Machine

March 24, 2025Guardian EnzoCommissions, JapanCommissions, Japan, Japanese Culture
Comments (6)

Not all the legends are true, but the true ones are amazing enough. Read more

Japan, Ramen, Kururi, Commissions, Bespoke

LiA Bespoke Project: Dessert – The Perfect Dinner (and Companions)

January 15, 2025Guardian EnzoAnime, Commissions, JapanAnime, Commissions, Japan, Japanese Culture
Comments (3)

The food and drink is important, but so is the company. Read more

Japan, Sushi, Jiro

LiA Bespoke Project: Itadakimasu! – Japan’s Food Culture

January 11, 2025Guardian EnzoCommissions, JapanCommissions, Japan, Japanese Culture
Comments (9)

Food is life, so they say – it’s both sustenance and pleasure, a necessity and a luxury. Read more

Kyoto, Eishoin

Kyoto Diaries – Playing it Koyo

December 2, 2024Guardian EnzoJapan, KyotoJapan, Japanese Culture, Kyoto
Comments (4)

Seems odd to be doing this in December. Read more

Natsume Yuujinchou, Anime, Natsume, Nyanko-sensei

LiA Bespoke Project: Ayakashi, Mononoke, Youkai – What’s in a Name?

October 27, 2024Guardian EnzoAnime, Commissions, Japan, MangaAnime, Commissions, Japanese Culture, Manga
Comments (2)

October. Halloween, Beltane – the occult is in the air. Read more

Pachinko, Japan

LiA Bespoke Project – Pachinko: Balls Out

September 27, 2024Guardian EnzoCommissions, JapanCommissions, Japan, Japanese Culture
Comments (6)

You may think you know pachinko, but you probably don’t know the full story. I sure don’t. Read more

Bokuyaba, Anime, Kyoutarou, Yukina, Sanae

LiA Bespoke Project: Tying the Knot – Extra Marital Affairs

July 27, 2024Guardian EnzoAnime, Commissions, JapanAnime, Commissions, Japan, Japanese Culture
Comments (2)

A series is about more than the protagonists. Read more

Shinto Wedding, Japan

LiA Bespoke Project – Tying the Knot in Japan

July 20, 2024Guardian EnzoAnime, Commissions, JapanAnime, Commissions, Japan, Japanese Culture
Comments (3)

As is so often the case, Japan’s relationship with the spiritual is quite unique. Read more

LiA Bespoke Project – Hanko? You’re Welcome!

February 18, 2023Guardian EnzoCommissions, JapanCommissions, Japan, Japanese Culture
Comments (8)

If you want quirky, Japan is the culture for you. Read more

Kansai Diaries – Futon Daiko

September 16, 2019Guardian EnzoJapanJapan, Japanese Culture, Taiko
Comments (0)

Let loose the drums of war… Read more

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What Fall 2025 Series Are You Most Looking Forward To (Choose Up to 5)?
  • Spy x Family Season 3* 9%, 11 votes
    11 votes 9%
    11 votes - 9% of all votes
  • One Punch Man 3 7%, 8 votes
    8 votes 7%
    8 votes - 7% of all votes
  • Ranma ½ (2024) 2nd Season 7%, 8 votes
    8 votes 7%
    8 votes - 7% of all votes
  • Boku no Hero Academia: Final Season 6%, 7 votes
    7 votes 6%
    7 votes - 6% of all votes
  • Kingdom 6th Season 6%, 7 votes
    7 votes 6%
    7 votes - 6% of all votes
  • Sanda 5%, 6 votes
    6 votes 5%
    6 votes - 5% of all votes
  • 3-nen Z-gumi Ginpachi-sensei 3%, 4 votes
    4 votes 3%
    4 votes - 3% of all votes
  • Shuumatsu Touring 3%, 4 votes
    4 votes 3%
    4 votes - 3% of all votes
  • Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray Part 2 3%, 4 votes
    4 votes 3%
    4 votes - 3% of all votes
  • Yano-kun no Futsuu no Hibi 3%, 4 votes
    4 votes 3%
    4 votes - 3% of all votes
  • Ao no Orchestra Season 2 3%, 3 votes
    3 votes 3%
    3 votes - 3% of all votes
  • Disney: Twisted-Wonderland The Animation - Episode of Heartslabyul 3%, 3 votes
    3 votes 3%
    3 votes - 3% of all votes
  • Kao ni Denai Kashiwada-san to Kao ni Deru Oota-kun 3%, 3 votes
    3 votes 3%
    3 votes - 3% of all votes
  • Kikaijikake no Marie 3%, 3 votes
    3 votes 3%
    3 votes - 3% of all votes
  • Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 3%, 3 votes
    3 votes 3%
    3 votes - 3% of all votes
  • Tomodachi no Imouto ga Ore ni dake Uzai 3%, 3 votes
    3 votes 3%
    3 votes - 3% of all votes
  • Wandance 3%, 3 votes
    3 votes 3%
    3 votes - 3% of all votes
  • Watashi wo Tabetai, Hitodenashi 3%, 3 votes
    3 votes 3%
    3 votes - 3% of all votes
  • Alma-chan wa Kazoku ni Naritai 2%, 2 votes
    2 votes 2%
    2 votes - 2% of all votes
  • Chitose-kun wa Ramune Bin no Naka 2%, 2 votes
    2 votes 2%
    2 votes - 2% of all votes
  • Fujimoto Tatsuki 17-26 2%, 2 votes
    2 votes 2%
    2 votes - 2% of all votes
  • Fumetsu no Anata e Season 3 2%, 2 votes
    2 votes 2%
    2 votes - 2% of all votes
  • Gnosia 2%, 2 votes
    2 votes 2%
    2 votes - 2% of all votes
  • Kakuriyo no Yadomeshi Ni 2%, 2 votes
    2 votes 2%
    2 votes - 2% of all votes
  • Taiyou yori mo Mabushii Hoshi 2%, 2 votes
    2 votes 2%
    2 votes - 2% of all votes
  • 2200-nen Neko no Kuni Nippon 1%, 1 vote
    1 vote 1%
    1 vote - 1% of all votes
  • Akujiki Reijou to Kyouketsu Koushaku 1%, 1 vote
    1 vote 1%
    1 vote - 1% of all votes
  • Chanto Suenai Kyuuketsuki-chan 1%, 1 vote
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  • Debu to Love to Ayamachi to! 1%, 1 vote
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  • Ganglion 1%, 1 vote
    1 vote 1%
    1 vote - 1% of all votes
  • Kimi to Koete Koi ni Naru 1%, 1 vote
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    1 vote - 1% of all votes
  • Nageki no Bourei wa Intai shitai Part 2 1%, 1 vote
    1 vote 1%
    1 vote - 1% of all votes
  • Ninja to Gokudou 1%, 1 vote
    1 vote 1%
    1 vote - 1% of all votes
  • Saigo ni Hitotsu dake Onegai shitemo Yoroshii deshou ka 1%, 1 vote
    1 vote 1%
    1 vote - 1% of all votes
  • Sawaranaide Kotesashi-kun 1%, 1 vote
    1 vote 1%
    1 vote - 1% of all votes
  • Shabake 1%, 1 vote
    1 vote 1%
    1 vote - 1% of all votes
  • Shinjiteita Nakama-tachi ni Dungeon Okuchi de Korosarekaketa ga Gift "Mugen Gacha" de Level 9999 no Nakama-tachi wo Te ni Irete Moto Party Member to Sekai ni Fukushuu & "Zamaa!" Shimasu! 1%, 1 vote
    1 vote 1%
    1 vote - 1% of all votes
  • Toujima Tanzaburou wa Kamen Rider ni Naritai 1%, 1 vote
    1 vote 1%
    1 vote - 1% of all votes
  • Towa no Yuugure 1%, 1 vote
    1 vote 1%
    1 vote - 1% of all votes
  • Yasei no Last Boss ga Arawareta! 1%, 1 vote
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  • Ansatsusha de Aru Ore no Status ga Yuusha yori mo Akiraka ni Tsuyoi no da ga 0%, 0 votes
    0 votes
    0 votes - 0% of all votes
  • Bugchon 5-lagil Ssangdungine 0%, 0 votes
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  • Bukiyou na Senpai. 0%, 0 votes
    0 votes
    0 votes - 0% of all votes
  • Chichi wa Eiyuu, Haha wa Seirei, Musume no Watashi wa Tenseisha. 0%, 0 votes
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  • Chikyuu no Latair 0%, 0 votes
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  • Egao no Taenai Shokuba desu. 0%, 0 votes
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  • Heika Watashi wo Wasurete Kudasai 0%, 0 votes
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  • Hyakushou Kizoku 3rd Season 0%, 0 votes
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  • Jochum Season 2 0%, 0 votes
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  • Kagaku x Bouken Survival! 2nd Season 0%, 0 votes
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  • Kekkon Yubiwa Monogatari II 0%, 0 votes
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  • Let's Play: Quest-darake no My Life 0%, 0 votes
    0 votes
    0 votes - 0% of all votes
  • Mikata ga Yowasugite Hojo Mahou ni Tesshiteita Kyuutei Mahoushi, Tsuihou sarete Saikyou wo Mezashimasu 0%, 0 votes
    0 votes
    0 votes - 0% of all votes
  • Monster Strike: Deadverse Reloaded 0%, 0 votes
    0 votes
    0 votes - 0% of all votes
  • Mushoku no Eiyuu: Betsu ni Skill Nanka Iranakatta n da ga 0%, 0 votes
    0 votes
    0 votes - 0% of all votes
  • Muzik Tiger In the Forest 2nd Season 0%, 0 votes
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    0 votes - 0% of all votes
  • Nohara Hiroshi: Hiru Meshi no Ryuugi 0%, 0 votes
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    0 votes - 0% of all votes
  • Potion, Wagami wo Tasukeru 0%, 0 votes
    0 votes
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  • Shibuya♡Hachi Part 4 0%, 0 votes
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    0 votes - 0% of all votes
  • SI-VIS: The Sound of Heroes 0%, 0 votes
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  • Sozai Saishuka no Isekai Ryokouki 0%, 0 votes
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    0 votes - 0% of all votes
  • Sozai Saishuka no Isekai Ryokouki 0%, 0 votes
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    0 votes - 0% of all votes
  • Tensei Akujo no Kuro Rekishi 0%, 0 votes
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    0 votes - 0% of all votes
  • Tondemo Skill de Isekai Hourou Meshi 2 0%, 0 votes
    0 votes
    0 votes - 0% of all votes
Total Votes: 116
Voters: 34
September 16, 2025 - October 15, 2025
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