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Memos from Mamemura: Weeks 11-13
What's this?! Why, it's the triumphant return of Memos from Mamemura! Instead of giving some sob story explanation as to why I haven't been updating weekly (though I will point out that I've done more...
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We Heart Hobonichi Techo
For someone who loves planners to the point of having three separate planners for 2013 alone (no, I don't use all of them, they just gravitate toward me naturally), I'm embarrassed to say I'd never...
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Beat the Backlog Club March Game Introduction (with bonus "What happened to...
Well, this Beat the Backlog project is going just swimmingly, wouldn't you agree? Three months in and I have no completed games to show for it... but the more pressing matter is the fact that I...
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Memos from Mamemura: Weeks 14-15
It's time for another installment of Memos from Mamemura! These past two weeks have been relatively uneventful, as I've been busy trying to spruce up my town to (somewhat) match the high standard of...
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Discussing the Kyoto Animation "swimming anime" sensation
Animation Do, a subsidiary of Kyoto Animation, released a very interesting 30 second video (hereafter referred to by the Japanese abbreviation for commercial, "CM") the other day focusing on four young...
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Japan Envy: misdo HELLO KITTY Campaign
I'll tell you, Japan sure knows how to sell me food. From Rilakkuma Kit Kats to Totoro Cream Puffs, they know exactly how to appeal to my love of cute mascot creatures to ensure I'll never stop craving...
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Crafty Pixel: Jigglypuff Vita Case
The craft bug strikes me often, but it's not often that I actually finish a crafty endeavor I start. In the case of practical items, however, necessity requires me to complete them so I can actually...
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Memos from Mamemura: Week 16 – "Rocky comes out of the closet"
Welcome back to another installment in my never-ending Animal Crossing: New Leaf adventures! This week started with an unexpected surprise... An Animal Crossing: New Leaf StreetPass, in the wilds of...
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Nutty for Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Localization Notes
First, I have a confession to make: I bought Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate. On launch day. The eShop version. If you've listened to latest episode of The Nichiest Podcast Ever, you're probably wondering...
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The Horrifying World of Alpaca Niisan
Come 'round, gather around the campfire. What I have for you today is a tale so terrifying, so bone-chilling, that you'll lie awake at night for weeks wondering just how something so horrible could...
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Mad for Monster Hunter + Culty x Chic Pixel Giveaway!
Monster Hunter may be a series I've always found myself interested in, but I never expected to fall for it so hard. I'm eating, drinking, and sleeping Monster Hunter – for the first time in ages, I...
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Pulse Pounding Gay Planets: A Weekend of Game Jams
It's only the first week of April, but already things are busy with a capital B! In fact, there are not one, but two awesome game jams happening this weekend, and they're both very much up my alley, so...
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Monster Hunter Beginner's Guide Giveway Winners
Felyne Roll Call: Lagomi Armor art print available at CultyThe time has come to announce the winners of the Culty Monster Hunter Beginner's Guide giveaway! Many thanks to all 16 who entered and to...
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My First Game: The Tightrope Walker
After announcing that I was going to participate in the Pulse Pounding Heart Stopping Dating Sim Jam last week, I'm extremely proud to report that I did it! In just two days, I completed my very first...
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Exclusive Japanese Club Nintendo Animal Crossing: New Leaf Pocket Diary
Way back in November, the Japanese Club Nintendo store introduced a new reward item that was particularly relevant to my interests: an Animal Crossing: New Leaf "pocket diary," or planner for us...
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Japan Envy: Le Café de Gaspard et Lisa
Have you ever heard of Gaspard and Lisa? The children's book series chronicling two inseparable animal pals' misadventures in Paris has taken Japan... and, well, maybe the rest of the world, by storm....
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Animal Crossing: New Leaf My Design Extravaganza Part 2
My pervious Animal Crossing: New Leaf My Design Extravaganza post proved to be quite popular, and since I'm still knee-deep in sprucing up my village and downloading new designs, I figure it's high...
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A note about ads
You may have noticed something different about Chic Pixel over the past day or so, but if you haven't, I'll fill you in: there are now ads for Play-Asia and J-List on the right sidebar. I'm now a...
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Guest Post: The Hello Kitty Mister Donuts Experience
For my first ever guest post, I've finagled my highly-qualified Japan correspondent Tim van Ingen to make the arduous journey down to his local Mister Donuts shop to try the new Hello Kitty donuts I...
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Taste Test: Otona no Amasa Matcha Kit Kat
Welcome to the latest Chic Pixel Taste Test! Today, I've finally gotten around to trying the "Otona no Amasa," or "sweetness for adults," matcha Kit Kats, which were launched in Japan in 2012. Don't be...
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