Monthly Archives: January 2009

Hatsumoude

Posted on January 2, 2009 by DarkMirage

Sensouji in Asakusa, Tokyo We interrupt the much-delayed Comiket coverage to wish you a belated Happy New Year! 新年明けましておめでとうございます！ While saner people were enjoying the company of their family and friends on New Year’s Eve in the comfort of their … Continue reading →

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Comiket 75 – Loot

Posted on January 7, 2009 by DarkMirage

Useless pieces of paper and plastic I’m finally back in Singapore. It’s really hot even in my air-conditioned room. Gah. But anyway, here’s my damage report for Comiket 75. I didn’t buy much. Really.

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Japan Trip 2008 – Damage Report

Posted on January 10, 2009 by DarkMirage

Man, my drawers are dirty In addition to my Comiket 75 shopping spree, I also contributed diligently to the wider economy of Japan in numerous ways, no doubt single-handedly helping the island nation escape the brunt of the on-going global … Continue reading →

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Tower of Druaga

Posted on January 17, 2009 by DarkMirage

Tower of Druaga is like that ugly girl with the glasses whom you have never actually met in real life, and when you finally do meet her, you realize that she’s in fact very attractive and doesn’t actually wear glasses. … Continue reading →

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Change Is Coming

Posted on January 20, 2009 by DarkMirage

Communism — politically-incorrect moé we can believe in This is not the post you think it is. Now I admit that as a dangerous anti-American foreigner plotting to destroy that great nation through the evil that is globalization, I am … Continue reading →

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