Featured Artist Spotlight: Tim Goodell
We’re half way through the month of May, meaning it’s about time for our next featured artist! This time, I’m proud to spotlight actor and director, Tim Goodell, the head of StudioTen Productions.
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Travels: Miyajima
Today, I’m sharing with you all my experience at Itsukushima (厳島), more popularly referred to as “Miyajima” (宮島) or “Shrine Island”, located southwest of the city of Hiroshima (広島). As one of the “Nihon Sankei” (日本三景), or “Three Views of Japan” coined by the scholar Hayashi Gaho (1618-1688), scholars consider it one of the most scenic and beautiful sites in all of Japan… and that’s an understatement!
Make Up Review – Assist Wig’s Sara!Chi (Wash Out Fake Blood)
For those of us who have ever touched upon a particularly bloody rendition of a character before, we all know the common issues associated with finding a good ‘blood’ substitute. So imagine my elation when I discovered Sara!Chi by AssistWig/AssistCosplay.
The Beginning of a New Era
Today is indeed a unique day in the history of the world, more specifically in the country of Japan. Yesterday marked the end of a literal era, the Heisei Era (meaning “peace everywhere”), of Japan. Now with the Crown Prince’s ascension comes the beginning of a new era, known to the world as the Reiwa Era (令和) with a translated meaning of most closely the phrase “beautiful harmony”.
Defying Destiny – Chapter Nineteen
Chapter Nineteen for “Defying Destiny” has been posted! Check it out!
Fun at the DC Sakura Matsuri 2019
Very quick overview of the event I attended last week, DC’s Sakura Matsuri, the ending event of the Cherry Blossom Festival held annually in DC in celebration of the the first 2000 Cherry Blossom trees gifted to Washington DC from Tokyo to enhance the growing relations between the two countries.
5 Keys to Being a Happy Cosplayer – Taking (Back) Control
Cosplayers face the constant balancing act of figuring how to do said hobby in a way that doesn’t tear them apart in one way or another, whether that be from work, family, social life, other hobbies, or even health. So how can cosplayers find a balance? What makes for a “happy” cosplayer?
Featured Artist Spotlight: AKIRA
For this month’s artist spotlight, we’re focusing on model, singer, and actress, AKIRA from Chiba, Japan!
The Tragic Burning of Notre Dame
As I write this, my heart aches for the people of Paris, France, and the Catholic church who have lost much of Notre Dame. Watching the burning of this magnificent building was gut wrenching.
Easter Thoughts: Why I Turn to Christ
As Easter is upon us, I wish to express to you all some Easter Thoughts on why I rely on Christ in my life. Because for me, faith in Jesus Christ, has been about the most liberating force ever in my life. Many people have asked me how this is possible.