The Last Unicorn Tour 2013

The Last Unicorn is one of our all time favorite stories.

Conlan Press and Peter S. Beagle himself are on the move from now until the end of 2015 going around the country show-casting in the big screen in digital format The Last Unicorn movie.

We got tickets to see it this past Monday in a theater near our place... 

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https://nerdyconventiontravels.com/blog/2013/11/19/the-last-unicorn-tour-2013
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Bunka no Hi of 2013 →

While we lived in California we were members of the JACCC (Japanese American Cultural & Community Center) in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles. And we attended multiple events like the New Year's day celebration, Kabuki performances, Sumo tournaments and a plethora of cultural events.

Now that we have moved to Seattle we found its sister organization, the JCCCW (Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Washington) and by sheer coincidence they were celebrating their sixth annual Bunka no Hi "Culture Day" event at the beginning of November.

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https://nerdyconventiontravels.com/blog/2013/11/15/bunka-no-hi-of-2013
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Commuting in Seattle

While we were walking Wi-Fi, we were lucky enough to witness how real Seattleites commute.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3PVNLXGUgE

Commuting in Seattle

Commuting in Seattle

New Trailer for GITS Border: 2 Ghost Whispers

On Aug. 31, a new video for Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border: 2 Ghost Whispers was released on the series’ official site. In the video, fans can see familiar characters like heroine Motoko Kusanagi and Batou, the man with the “sleepless eye.” Screenings of this new chapter in Ghost in the Shell: Arise will begin in Japan on Nov. 30.

「攻殻機動隊」最新シリーズの第2話！ 11.30全国劇場上映開始！ © 士郎正宗・Production I.G／講談社・「攻殻機動隊ARISE」製作委員会

Source: http://otakumode.com/news/5222d51d658cc02f...
https://nerdyconventiontravels.com/blog/2013/9/5/new-trailer-for-gits-border-2-ghost-whispers
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Our last decent meal for the next 4 days

After getting our badges we got together with our daughter at our favorite restaurant in Little Tokyo.

This will be our last "real" meal during AX; from this point forward it will be pizza, hotdogs and milky ways.

See you tomorrow bright and early.

https://nerdyconventiontravels.com/blog/2013/7/3/our-last-descent-meal-for-the-next-4-days
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On our way to AnimeExpo

We just left our dog at the doggie hotel, the car is pack and we are on our way to Los Angeles Convention Center to pickup our badges.

Getting Ready for AX!

Going over an equipment check list before packing all up:

1. Canon XF100 video camera

2. 32GB Compact Flash Cards (2 count)

3. Standard Battery Pack for video camera

4. Extended Battery Pack for video camera

5. Power Adapter for for video camera + cable

6. AT875R External Microphone

7. 10 feet XLR cable

8. Manfrotto Compact Tripod 

9. Sennheiser ew 100 G2 Wireless Transmitter + lapel mic

10. Sennheiser ew 100 G2 Wireless Receiver + cable

11. Bluetooth Foldable Keyboard

12. Rechargeable AA Batteries (4 count)

13. Battery Charger for Rechargeable Batteries

14. External Battery Pack for Cellphone\iPad + charger

15. Image Tank + charger

16. Power Strip

17. Glass Cleaners

18. Camera Lens Cleaner Kit

19. Spring Cellphone Mount

20. Audio Cables for Cellphone

21. Headphones

22. Sharpies (1 Black, 1 Silver)

23. Assorted Rubber Bands

24. Otaku ID

25. Shikishi Boards (10 count)

26. Cellphone Charger + USB cable

27. USB and Network Cables

28. Business Cards

29. Velcro Strips (2 count)

30. AX Registration

31. Small Tripod

32. Cellphone (not pictured here)

now if I can only find the keys for the car...

https://nerdyconventiontravels.com/blog/2013/7/2/getting-ready-for-ax
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Photos and Videos for FanimeCon '13 are Online

Did you miss the creating armor panel?  or the panel on philosophy in Anime?  Are you looking for your skit at Cosplay Spectacular?

We have all these panels and much, much more for you entertainment and viewing pleasure in our Photo and Video Gallery!

https://nerdyconventiontravels.com/blog/2013/6/28/photos-and-videos-for-fanimecon-13-are-online
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First 10 minutes of GITS: Arise

The good people at Bandai just released for streaming the first 10 minutes of the first part for the highly anticipated Arise movie.

Also, in resent news, Funimation got the rights for the distribution of the OAV series here in the United States. Congratulations!

6/22に上映開始される『攻殻機動隊ＡＲＩＳＥ』冒頭8分間の映像を本編上映に先駆け配信！

Source: http://ani.me/zine/home/article/4695/
https://nerdyconventiontravels.com/blog/2013/6/16/first-10-minutes-of-gits-arise
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