My first Sakura-Con ever, filled with awesomeness, bad inside jokes and cosplay!
Sakura-Con 2008
Bleach Skate Shoes
I finally got the Bleach skate shoes I ordered a few weeks ago. Made by TUK, the shoes are black and white, with a skull print on the sides and a stitched blue, white and red stripes. There’s also another …
Naruto: Rise of a Ninja
I picked up Naruto: Rise of a Ninja during my brief stay in Chicago for Reactor (only because no-one had it in Canada when it was released). Graphics Even though the visuals of the game are cel-shaded, they are amazingly …
Reactor 2007
My first out of province, full anime convention, Reactor 2007, held in Wheeling, Illinois between November 2nd and 4th, 2007.
Anime Evolution 2007
I’ve never been to an anime convention before; I only heard about them from my friends who’ve attended some of the larger ones like Anime Central and Sakura-Con. After hearing about Anime Evolution, I was interested in attending to see …
Skateboards, anime style!
It’s no surprise that popular anime series have inspired various styles of merchandise, but skateboards? Yes, there are boards out on the street with a ninja design or a monster. Viz Media had 400 custom-made, limited edition Naruto skateboard decks …
Edinburgh’s Old Town
Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, is a tale of two cities. Divided by the train tracks that lead into Waverley Station, are the New Town on the north side with its orderly city blocks, and the Old Town to the …
A tour of Stirling Castle
Between Glasgow and Edinburgh is the city of Stirling and the home of Stirling Castle. As one of Scotland’s most recognizable stone fortresses, Stirling Castle holds a special place in the country’s history. Stirling Castle occupies a stony outcropping overlooking …
Edinburgh Castle
Perched high atop Castle Rock is the mighty Edinburgh Castle. Looming over Scotland’s capital city for some 900 years, this fortress is home to history, tradition and amazing views, delighting both locals and tourists alike. At the western end of …
A visit to the battlefield at Culloden
Just outside the northern Scottish city of Inverness is the historic field in which the Battle of Culloden was fought on April 16th, 1746 between the armies of Charles Edward Stuart and the Duke of Cumberland, William Augustus. It was …