Japan Comes To Melbourne
Last Saturday, 26/11/11, saw a bit of Japanese culture come to Melbourne. At the Collingwood Town Hall just outside the CBD and set amongst the backdrop of a fantastic warm afternoon, a festival...
View ArticleHatsune Miku Appreciation Festival
And from the pages of, ‘only in Japan’, comes the news that Hatsune Miku will be receiving her very own appreciation festival in Japan. The event is called the Miku Day Appreciation Festival and will...
View ArticleAnime Snow Sculptures In Sapporo
The annual snow festival kicked off today in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan which features ice and snow sculptures. Amongst the 222 figures you’ll be able to find some great ones, including Luffy from One...
View ArticleQuick Guide To Japan’s 2013 Cherry Blossom Season
So you’re in Japan or about to jet off and are hoping to catch a glimpse of the famed Sakura or Cherry Blossom while you’re there? Japandaman has you covered with this quick guide to make sure you...
View ArticleSnow Miku 2015 Live Performance
The Sapporo Snow Festival is annual event which always features amazing sculptures and none more so than the blue haired vocaloid, Hatsune Miku. Sapporo happens to be Miku’s hometown which means that...
View ArticleMadman Anime Festival 2017
Yes, it’s that time of year again when we all get excited as the Madman Anime Festival rolls into Melbourne for 2017. Last year was the debut of the festival, put together by Australia’s largest...
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