External Links

• Anime/Manga

  • AmiAmi Online shop selling anime and manga figures and merchandise from Japan.
  • Anime News Network Up to the minute breaking news and information on anime and manga along with features and reviews. A great resource!
  • CBR Online destination for comic book, movie and TV related news.
  • Crunchyroll Streaming anime and drama, hot off the air from Japan.
  • Culture Japan Danny Choo is the ultimate otaku. He lives, breathes, writes and photographs anime, manga, figures and cosplay along with the rest of Japan’s colourful lifestyle.
  • FUNimation North American localization and distributor of anime, including online streaming.
  • Natalie Breaking news on Japanese culture – music, movies, manga and more! (in Japanese)
  • Shonen Jump Read manga online with the official Shonen Jump app by Viz Media.

• Blogs

  • Aimless Rambles A friend’s site of her own thoughts, experiences and adventures.
  • Atlas Obscura Atlas Obscura looks into the fascinating world of our history, structures, traditions and culture.
  • Culture Japan Danny Choo is the ultimate otaku. He lives, breathes, writes and photographs anime, manga, figures and cosplay along with the rest of Japan’s colourful lifestyle.
  • Miss 604 Miss 604 is quite possibly the most well-known Vancouverite online. Her blog offers in depth coverage of local events, colourful photography and a variety of contests.

• Conventions

  • Anime Central The largest anime convention in the US Midwest. Going strong for over twelve years, ACen offers great panels, guests from the industry and puts on one hell of a show!
  • Anime Evolution Vancouver’s own anime convention. It’s not big, but a great community full of vibrant and dedicated anime fans.
  • Anirevo Anirevo is Vancouver’s leading anime convention scene with events in the winter and summer, plus more!
  • Cosplay in America Travelling to conventions throughout the United States, Ejen Chuang’s book Cosplay in America showcases some of the costumes at these events.
  • Sakura-Con The Northwest’s premiere anime convention, held yearly in Seattle, Washington. It’s large, loud and fun for otakus of all ages!
  • San Japan A huge anime convention held in San Antonio, Texas.

• Entertainment

  • Frinkiac The most cromulent Simpsons image collection ever available on the Internet.
  • Morbotron I’ll go build my own screen cap collection, with blackjack and hookers. Perfect for fans of Futurama.
  • That Guy with the Glasses That Guy with the Glasses offers hilarious reviews, stirs up dusty memories on TV shows or obscure movies, and is just outstandingly amusing.

• Food and Drink

  • Bon Macaron Patisserie Vancouver-based bakery specializing in delicate and delicious macarons.
  • Fraser Park Restaurant An out of the way all day breakfast joint serving up German-inspired dishes and other home-cooked favourites.
  • Kintaro Ramen Local hole-in-the-wall ramen joint, always busy, served by friendly staff.
  • La Taqueria Hands down, some of the most authentic tacos this far north of Mexico!

• Gaming

  • Kotaku A leader in the latest gaming information, Kotaku offers reviews, news, and pretty pictures to whet the appetite.
  • Retro Replay Nolan North and Troy Baker play video games online.

• Itasha

  • REMWRX A Subaru WRX in Hawaii decorated with Rem from Re:Zero
  • Toyota Deku A My Hero Academia themed Toyota Corolla from Alabama
  • Whurree Uzumaki A Naruto-themed Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat based out of Houston, TX

• Local

  • Carnaval del Sol Metro Vancouver’s largest celebration of Latin American culture, cuisine and fun!
  • Daily Hive Vancouver News, reviews and events from Vancouver
  • Golden Age Collectibles Vancouver-based comic book store selling everything related to comics, manga and figures and toys.
  • Granville Island Local market and retailers in a former industrial park under the Granville Street Bridge.
  • Kat Kam Kat Kam is a web camera focused on Vancouver’s English Bay and provides some beautiful shots of the city’s coastline.
  • News1130 Up to the minute local news from the Metro Vancouver region and across Canada. It’s a good way to get caught up with the world while on the commute to work.
  • Sakura Days Japan Fair A Japanese festival in Vancouver celebrating the cherry blossom with cultural displays, food and live entertainment.
  • Vancouver Canucks Vancouver’s hope for the Stanley Cup since 1970. GO CANUCKS, GO!!
  • Vancouver History A chronological telling of Vancouver’s history, with images, anecdotes and stories.
  • Vancouver Is Awesome Serving up everything that makes Vancouver amazing! Nothing bad here, just how awesome this city is.
  • West Coast Railway Association The West Coast Railway Association is British Columbia’s best railway museum and resource for trainbuffs. They’re also home to the renowned Royal Hudson steam locomotive.

• News / Information

  • AM 730 Traffic With Vancouver’s crazy and unpredictable traffic, tune into AM 730 and save yourself the headache.
  • Daily Hive Vancouver News, reviews and events from Vancouver
  • Miss 604 Miss 604 is quite possibly the most well-known Vancouverite online. Her blog offers in depth coverage of local events, colourful photography and a variety of contests.
  • News1130 Up to the minute local news from the Metro Vancouver region and across Canada. It’s a good way to get caught up with the world while on the commute to work.
  • NHK World News English Japanese broadcaster with news from around the world.

• Photography

  • Jag Photo Studios A local photographer who specializes in wedding and event photography.
  • Treasa's Photography A photographer local to Vancouver who enjoys recording the regions natural and cultural events

• Resources

  • Dictionary.com Online dictionary, personal favourite when writing for articles.
  • Thesaurus.com Online thesaurus. Personal favourite for when writing articles.

• Shopping

  • AmiAmi Online shop selling anime and manga figures and merchandise from Japan.
  • From Japan Online proxy service to purchase and ship items ordered in Japan.
  • Golden Age Collectibles Vancouver-based comic book store selling everything related to comics, manga and figures and toys.
  • NerdyNotionZ Online shop for video game related props, accessories and other goodies.
  • Sakura Media Local anime store selling manga, figures and other merchandise.

• Software

  • phpBB The best forum software available today. Easy, customizable, fast, and open source!

• Submitted

  • Coaching for Geeks Cosplay tips for those looking to hit up a convention
  • GlobalAir.com GlobalAir.com is a wealth of everything to do with aviation — from buying and selling aircraft, aviation directories, resources, events and more.
  • Medieval Collectibles – Cosplay Guide An introduction to cosplay, what it is, and some tips from Medieval Collectibles

• Trains

  • Alberni Pacific Railway Ride behind a wonderfully restored 1929 Baldwin steam locomotive within the towering forests of Vancouver Island.
  • Chicago "L".org An in-depth site featuring everything about Chicago’s storied transit system, from the South Side Rapid Transit Company to the creation of the Pink Line.
  • Fraser Valley Heritage Railway Hop on-board a classic BC Electric Railway interurban for a ride through Surrey’s Cloverdale neighbourhood.
  • Friends of SP 4449 Home of restored ex-Southern Pacific steam locomotive 4449, based out of Portland, Oregon.
  • Kettle Valley Steam Railway A historic railway in Summerland, British Columbia, with active steam locomotives pulling trains through the scenic Kettle Valley.
  • The Buzzer Blog TransLink’s online publication of the Buzzer with frequent updates on service, behind the scenes information, trivia and more.
  • West Coast Railway Association The West Coast Railway Association is British Columbia’s best railway museum and resource for trainbuffs. They’re also home to the renowned Royal Hudson steam locomotive.

• Web Comics

  • Dueling Analogs A really well done web coming about video games and the people who play them. Check out the Rejected Mega Man Villains.
  • Kawaii Not Don’t let the cutesy appearance fool you: there’s always a hilariously bad joke at the end!