Quite a lot of people ask me about how to get into the Japanese manga industry, since I’m the only British professional manga creator in Japan.

People cosplaying is always interesting to look at. It takes courage, confidence and a whole lot of boldness to nail playfully portraying someone (or something) else.

It's a hero comic much like Superman or Captain America but this superhero is actually sometimes not very happy with his choice to be one and at times feels like more of a villain. It's a more violent manga with adult themes that has been gaining a following inside and outside Japan.

Manga Souko is a chain of second hand stores found throughout Japan. Touted as a “recycle store”, they buy and sell games, DVDs, manga, books, clothing, furniture, toys, decor, textiles, musical instruments, leisure equipment, electronics, and collectibles. With stores located in the Chubu, Kinki, Chugoku, Shikoku, Kyushu and Okinawa regions, you aren’t too far away from experiencing one of these magical places.

At the Ishinomori Manga Museum, visitors can see a special exhibit featuring one hundred of Sanrio’s iconic characters. There is everything from cute displays of illustrations, company history, vintage character goods and merchandise, and advertisements for Sanrio’s most recent mobile dating sim, manga, and anime titled Sanrio Danshi: Never Without My Favorite Friend.

Attack on Titan has come to Tokyo Skytree Tower! Fans of the manga will definitely enjoy this exciting tribute with all the characters and artwork.

Summer in Japan and ghost stories have always been a pair. I ventured on a chilling adventure to the GeGeGe no Kitarou exhibition held at Sunshine City, Ikebukuro, in Tokyo. The exhibition featured the life of the genius that is Mizuki Shigure and his beloved characters.

Nakano Broadway is really a must for anime or manga fans. And even if you aren’t a big fan, it’s worth having a look and soaking up the atmosphere of this Otaku mecca.

Having lived and worked in Kyoto for the last six years, I have been lucky enough to become familiar with the city that truly defines Japan. Here's my list of the best things to do in Kyoto.

Here's my ranking of the top 15 things to do in Akihabara, Tokyo's capital of geek culture.

If you are a fan of the master’s work, you would know that you have made the walk and have arrived at the Fujiko F. Fujio Museum just by staring at the many pairs of eyes on the brick wall outside. The Fujiko F. Fujio museum is a sanctuary for fans.

Though Niigata might seem like a total unknown compared to the rest of Japan, it's a diamond in the rough for those who are truly into anime and manga culture.