Best Japan Blog
Not sure what this all about but it was picked up by Forbes so I guess its good ^^;
dannychoo.com was voted "Best Japan Blog" and I thought it would be a good opportunity for you to share what other Japan blogs you visit - Japan blogs as in slice-o-life and news sites and *not* pr0n sites ^^;
I remember a time when I was in danger of turning dannychoo.com into an overly ecchi site and thanks to your feedback, I've been cleaning up the ecchi stuff quite a bit which is why you may be stumbling across dead urls to previous ecchi content.
If you spot overly ecchi content *written by me* on the site that you think should be deleted then please highlight it for me. Writing about Japanese subculture however means that covering some ecchi content is unavoidable - I just need to be conscious of how its presented and written.
Since I've been cleaning up, I've managed to get profiled by CNN, BBC, G4TV, Nikon, Google (will announce that later today), and be invited to various spots around the world to give presentations to corporate types and also speak at institutions. I don't think I would have had these opportunities if I ran what could have turned out into a pr0n site.
Speaking of which, my New York Times and Business Week interviews are taking ages to get published ^^;
Photo taken from my Hakone photo article.
If you are interested in reading about life in Japan, seeing photos taken daily around Tokyo, like Japanese subculture (anime, manga, figures, Dollfies) then you may want to start delving into the Japan or Figure categories for a start or have a gander at all photo articles.
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student
I think I'll start by changing my display's picture >.> ganbare!!!
Student
http://blueplains.wordpress.com/
hmm Congrats one the honor^^ As for what sites I visit it that contain Japanese news, none except yours:) Your site is all I need that provides both otaku stuff as well as random tid bits on Japan, not to mention it's more personal when you talk about stuff than to listening those news anchors that just give reports.
Also not visiting other japan sites also has to do with me being blinded by the figure scene^^ Ever since you launched Figure. FM I've been into figures more than before :D
As for the pron change, I think you made a great decision, it makes it overall user friendly and allowable to search at work or school...well mostly^^ Lovely photo by the way
McMaster Mechanical Engineering & Management II
http://www.virtualinfusion.net/
nice photo. Now that you mention it, I do recall having seen some of the old ecchi stuff I suppose as I've been coming around here for a couple years (before my account was created as a matter of fact). It's nice to see how the site's be growing and changing. I personally love your photography stuff =P
IT techie
It was a near miss Danny. You almost lost me when things got a bit too ecchi. Still cant acces the site from work as its blocked under "lingerie" at one point it was on the "sex" filter. Gorgeous pic of Hakone BTW
NEET part-time - Technical Support Officer - Network security engineer
http://burugureibi.blogspot.com/
congratulations danny!
Personally, i think leaving the old ecchi articles is good - They're like 'easter eggs' when you find them - Also they are a sort of legacy of what 'may have been' - Sorta like a little piece of history of dc.com
Student
Keep doing what your doing its certainly working and I really enjoy reading your posts especially your photo articles and week in Tokyo posts.
Student
Oh and a little ecchi here an there doesn't hurt, I certainly don't mind it :P
Student
Of course not!
Graphic Designer, Programmer
Once I found out about this site I come to it on a daily basis. Keep up the good work dude! I got the RSS feed and all. Thanks for all you do.
Time Traveller/High School Student
http://thetsundere.wordpress.com/
Yeah same here! This is the only blog I must visit every single day ^^
Freelance Digital Production Artist
http://www.flickr.com/photos/victor_lee/sets/
おめでとう！
Right now, this is the only Japan blog that I got to on a daily basis. I sometimes hit CScout Japan, but only once in awhile.
*HINT* MY BIRTHDAY IS AUGUST 12TH *HINT*
http://www.facebook.com/TeresaStockroske
Soo much fwap material it's soo horrible....
offensive....
*hides face and waits for trooper boot to behind*
Only joking Danny. I kid.
*HINT* MY BIRTHDAY IS AUGUST 12TH *HINT*
http://www.facebook.com/TeresaStockroske
I don't mind one bit as to what you do on your site. It is your site after all.
Nendo Exhibitionist
http://www.kodomut.com
I was once a lurker on DC.com. And over time, I found that photos were truly inspiring, and I have to admit that it had a direct influence on me picking up the camera and finding what I love; which is plucking up the courage to bring Nendos and figures outdoors for photography ^^
You bringing the community together creates a synergy of Otaku/Japan-culture sharing and spirit. Thank you Danny!
University Student
Yep I agree as well. This site is one of the best Japan blogs I've come across. It contained everything that I was interested in and a community much different and enjoyable from others.
Just a Passing-Through Otaku, Remember That
http://hobbychaos.blogspot.com
Congrats Danny!^^
studying comp studies, planning to look for part time job
http://bruneian-otaku.blogspot.com
oh DC.com's legacy before I joined this year ^^
Public Servant, Local Government
http://dalimstrange.blogspot.com
Great news Danny well done. As for the ecchi it is part of the sub culture but as you say you don't need to push it too much or else that will be all you become. Cheers
Student
Keep up the good work, Danny!
Nyoro-n...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/yuki-to/
Grats Danny!
Guess ur blog is the only Japan blog I visit, cos of the otaku touch to it ^^;
The rest are DC members blogs which have a little Japan touch to it =P
student- university servant
nice... LOL
i for one reason or another couldnt stop laughing
anyways with the plethora of ecchi material out there- are there any actual, physical stores that are "ecchi-ya" ???
if not ima open one up
http://www.generationmechjournal.com
Congratulations, Danny!!
You're my idol!! :)
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
Congratulations for best Japan blog ^_^
I've pretty much use your blog as portals to other Japanese blogs when you put links on your news XD Plus I made a lot of friends through your blog that I follow their blogs as well, especially after the support they've given me ^^
I remember there used to be more cast-off figure shots here that made it a bit ecchi :P Otherwise I didn't really find it THAT ecchi.
Gratz again! I can't even think of it as a blog, more like a social networking site :)
Physical Therapist
http://www.flyingpussyfoot.com
No wonder that Ecchi-Man didnt find DC too ecchi XD
No,really I didnt think that it was too ecchi either.
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
LoL yep, I was desensitized from the ecchiness early on :P
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
Oh yes, us old DC geezers have seen times far more ecchi than they are now. And it was officially sanctioned, then! ;)
~Undine~
http://bluebluewave.wordpress.com
Congratulations Danny! ^^
Possibly related to the ecchi content you mentioned and having less meaning you got picked up more by media and other serious business instances. Something interesting I noticed on my own young and small scale blog is that posts with possible ecchi content gather more views but not necessarily more responses or feedback. Currently seeing a stark contrast there, some articles with nice (perhaps ecchi) art gather many views but never any responses or feedback, while others do not get as much views but do get commented a lot more.
I wonder why such a stark contrast exists?
Physical Therapist
http://www.flyingpussyfoot.com
Its the Interwebs!
All those Hits youre getting with Ecchi content is simply guys looking for healthcare material.They could care less about your blog ^^;;
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
Well...what's there to say about ecchi content, really? It's interesting, but you look at it and that's as constructive as it's going to get. ^^; Whereas other subject matter tends to attract people interested in the subject who would spend time to discuss it. :P
Mechanical Engineer/Traveling Kamen Rider/Dollfie Dream Hunter
http://tcwenterprise.com/wordpress/
Good point there, I try to keep my own blog semi-clean, contructive and mix in with a little otaku project here and there and I still got plenty of hits without comments, ecchi material do tend to attract lurkers.
Slacker
I am not surprised at your selection by Forbes. You have put a lot of work into the content of this website and you seem to keep in touch with what your viewers want.
Student Pilot
http://sanctuarystation.wordpress.com/
Which other Japanese site I visit?
Well, DC.com is my portal to Japan. So whatever other Japanese sites that I am visiting, it is linked from here. ^^,
Congratulations to be picked up as the best blog in Japan! You deserve it. For all the things you have done for the community.
Back when I first started reading DC.com, I was only interested in things about Japan. I have no whatsoever idea about figures and other stuffs, thus I used to skip it last time.
But after visiting DC.com for a year, I have changed. I used to be a lurker, but now I have participate in the community ^^, and now sitting in front of me is my first Nendoroid. And my second one is currently sitting somewhere in the post office waiting for me to go and collect her.
So yeah, I think you have done a great deal for the community! ^^,
Dirty Gentleman
http://cantstanzya.wordpress.com/
Congrats, my friend.
Well earner recognition is always good recognition.
I'm glad you've made the right choices, and to this day listen to your readers for input instead of laying stagnant or being inflexible. It is what makes DC.com more enjoyable for everyone.
writer/blogger/gamer/otaku
http://popgoespj.blogspot.com
A great validation of your mission to shed light on otaku-ism, Japanese pop culture, and geek life!
A little ecchi here and there cannot really hurt except for those who live where the authorities can look over their shoulders. But then again, I always wanted to be subversive. Keep being excellent!
University Student; Full-Time Tiger, part-time Geneticist. (One day, the alligator-puppy will be mine...)
I have to agree.
The weekly photo articles are fantastic, but pretty commonly done among these types of sites. Yet you manage to slip in articles about the office, which is usually rare, and about the smaller things most others would not have picked up on.
Not to mention the photography is great, and the fact that you and your staff are still finding locations is exciting, especially when you do a photo article on that.
website designer in training
congrats danny
and i would of shown some other japan blogs if they haven't been abandoned by their owners, but they don't matter now since yours is a hell lot better then the ones i been at
and a little ecchi never hurts since it is the number one health care out there that even the most lazist of people use
Grats. That sounds amazing.
Mechanical Engineering student
http://sabekujikaneda.multiply.com/
Wow, best Japan blog site! Congratulations Mr. Danny!
Dannychoo.com is probably the first blog I've read. Because of this website, I'm beginning to take interest in other blog sites.
If this site were a pr0n site, I might just access it on midnight like the rest of the pr0n sites I visit LOL XD
Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
http://dannychoo.com.my
Ecchi content in DC was moderate, not too excessive ^^
Congrats on the listings & features ^_^
Student
http://anime.tedfox.com/
i came for the ecchi, stayed for the inspirational posts. It was a good move to shift away from all that. I would have had a hard time explaining to my parents otherwise ^^
初音ミク命
Congrats, Danny! ^^
The only other Japan blog that I visit on a regular basis is "Tokyo Times: Notes from a small group of islands" http://www.wordpress.tokyotimes.org/
working on that one...
http://www.twitter.com/morevinnie
Dude good job i have to agree with you a bit of ecchi is just Japan's culture but i think that it is the best decision to clean it up. Before i really knew anything i would look at a new article at work in Google reader and see something in the title like oppai? hmm... whats that? oh god, oh god cmd q cmd q AH! so yea...
now i can avoid it more or less
i really enjoy the japan article and anime and even come to enjoy the figures.
The one article that made me subscribe was the one of the most recent "motivational" one you are truly a passionate thoughtful person. I thank you for all the time you put in sharing your life with us. Keep it up man!
Gamer, Lecturer, Graphic Designer
http://striket.blogspot.com/
Banzai!! :) Congratulations Danny.
November Echo Echo Tango
http://pauldy.deviantart.com/
I never thought dannychoo.com was a blog~
Anyways, Congratulations~~~~~
Physical Therapist
http://www.flyingpussyfoot.com
Congrats!
As for the Ecchi content: I never thought that DC was too ecchi I have a high tolerance (and interest XD ) when it comes to ecchi content.
I just tried to imagine where DC would be today with Ecchi content.
Doesnt sound an Interview in Hustler as good if not better than an Interview in boring old NewYorkTimes? lol
As for other Japanese Culture Blog...Hmmm Tough one.
I wouldnt say that the other Blogs I visit are culture blogs but more or less the Otakus Blogs
Otaku
Woot, Congratulations. why would i need to visit other blogs when i have Dannychoo.com! it's enough blog for me!
Student/Part-timer
http://random-euphoria.blogspot.com/
Hmmm, I think I was with the "too much ecchi" camp; though I didn't mind it per se, I just, skipped them or browsed them without much thought.
But, now theres seems to be a complete lack of ecchi...save for the couple of random ones by other members...
JR. College Student
http://npc.talkingincircles.net/
Congrats danny!
I don't think the site was ever really headed towards becoming a p0rn site, and I don't think you should bother removing posts or possibly censoring pictures. Though admittedly there was a brief period where I would make sure coming to DC was the LAST thing I did in the day. ;D
The first Japanese blog I ever started reading (and still do) was Ken Ishii's blog
http://www.kenishii.com/_eng/kenblog.cgi
It's not so much about Japan itself as it is a DJ from Japan that travels a lot and coincidentally I think I've learned quite a bit about Japan from following his blog.
Another I still check up on is Mr. Gaijin Punch's blog:
http://www.gamengai.com/main.php
Kind of a random dude to follow but he always has some unique insight from someone with common interests as I.
Then of course there's here, Hector's blog, and Japan probe. There's a bunch of others I don't visit much, simply don't exist anymore, or despite being Japanese aren't about Japan (or living in Japan) itself.
JR. College Student
http://npc.talkingincircles.net/
Oh I forgot about "J-bloggers"
http://blog.jibtv.com/j-bloggers/
...and I figure I might as well share the mic. blogs while I'm at it (no pr0n).
http://asiajin.com/blog/
http://nihonhacks.com/
http://rastaman.blog39.fc2.com/
http://l-c.hp.infoseek.co.jp/
http://www.konbini-life.com/ (gone?)
http://vinnk.taeliacstudio.com/
JR. College Student
http://npc.talkingincircles.net/
phs, I linked to the old neta, my bad.
http://netamichelin.blog68.fc2.com/
Otaku Graphic Designer
http://neoprolacus.spaces.live.com
Mild Ecchi is good... ^_^
browsing the nets
http://otakuposts.blogspot.com/
congrats on featuring in Forbes plus the interviews too. regarding the removing of echi content i think i know how you feel. There are already a lot of blogs with echi content and you dont want your blog to be like them. plus it would put off possible new members from joining too. i say wise decision to remove echi stuff.
other japanese sites/blogs i visit through rss reader are mostly the otaku related ones and by other dc members.
plus the usual figure buying sites i go to now and then.
Student
Good Job Danny. You certainly deserve the recognition! All the best in the near future project of yours too =)
Network Specialist by day, Otaku by some other time
Congratulations on this recognition! Another feather to add in your hat. I agree that its a good move in minimizing the "ecchi" content and then moving the figure related articles to figure.fm One of the many reasons that keeps me coming back to this blog, as you never get tired of innovating ... Keep up the good work!
Student/Blogger
http://asuka.0fees.net/
Congrats Danny! It's good to keep this site nice and clean if you want more recognition. I like the way it is, but a few ecchi stuff once in a while is good too ^^
Congratulations Danny! ^_^
Student
http://www.hxpix.com
gratz danny ..
same as soon as i found out about this site.
i visit it regularly everyday of the week^^
keep it up ^^
student
http://listlessink.wordpress.com/
Congratulations. This is definitely the best Japan blog.
Also, I do appreciate this site being not too ecchi. ^^
University Student; Japanese and Info Sys
First up congrats, really enjoy this site and being a student studying both Japanese and IT this site ticks both box's! Keep up all the good work, the site is definitely now a must visit at least once a day for me (usually more). Personally love the photo articles - picture can speak a thousand words!
Lazy Gamer at home
http://www.espadakiller.wordpress.com
Congrats Danny! I totally agree it's the best Japan blog....love your "a week in Japan" articles ^^
Blue Suit Sapien with White Helmet
http://conrad501.wordpress.com/
Cool to hear about it Danny-san. I was preeety much just a lurker around these waters for almost 2 years dropping by every now and then but finally after seeing a lot of your week in Tokyo articles i just decided to join the group..
Keep up the good work!!!
free lance otaku, full time Protector of Peace.
Omedetou~~ love the clean content now, occasional eyes from DD is ok, i guess. =D
gamer, student, slacker
http://www.slackergamer.com
congrats danny, well done ! Can't wait to hear about your google feature :P
Hospital supply manager and Gundam pilot in training
Omedetou gozaimasu Danny-san!! I think your blog and Hector's (kirainet.com) are the only ones that I frequently visit. At least once every day. The ecchi content on your site is just enough I think, not too much at all. You can't blog about japanese culture and not cover some ecchiness... it's just like that.
I have a job
Congrats! Your blog has alot of nice photos.
I think that's what I like best about it.
a guy who cares (sort of...)
Actually, I miss ecchi stuff the most, I wasn't really into figures from the beginning and I don't even read those motivation/inspiration articles, they just don't work on me. :P What's left for me are pictures from Japan and some lulz news about Japanese wackiness ^^.
学生
http://nghaujapon.blogspot.com
Congratulation,
your blog is the best because there is food and figures on the same pictures !
Otaku, Student in Biotechnology, Digital Media Research
http://rayyeow.wordpress.com/
I will always be danny's blog supporter!!! This very blog really gives me lots of inspiration in many aspects of life ^^
anime + games collector
nice do you get anything for the award.
Mechanical Engineer/Traveling Kamen Rider/Dollfie Dream Hunter
http://tcwenterprise.com/wordpress/
Congrats Danny, things are just getting better and better for you. I know I feel attracted to your site since the beginning of the year and I have been coming back day after day. To be honest here, if I were looking for ecchi material I would go directly to them. I like the other articles you write that seems to bring Japan closer to each one of us, keep up the good work.
Chemical Engineer
http://saoblog.laventanadesaouri.com/
Congratulations for win the Best Japan Blog, you are an icon about tech/japanese things/otaku culture.
I remember your "ecchi time", and as other members pointed, i try to avoid that kind of topic. But those times are in the past.
And about other blogs about Japan, all that i used to read are in spanish (except yours):
Kirai - Un geek en Japón: http://www.kirainet.com/
Flappy - Un español en Japón: http://flapyinjapan.com/
Vida en Japón: http://japonyol.net/azul/
Greetings
http://twitter.com/phossil
http://www.animoe.net
I started reading http://www.ajapon.com blog from another español.. ^^
Chemical Engineer
http://saoblog.laventanadesaouri.com/
Thanks, Kawa. I never read before this blog. I will add to my blogroll about Japan.
Chemical Engineer
http://saoblog.laventanadesaouri.com/
Uuups, sorry, you're Phossil. Sorry for the change of names ;)
Student
also http://www.ungatonipon.com/
Chemical Engineer
http://saoblog.laventanadesaouri.com/
Ahhh yes! I know this blog too, but i can't remember the URL when i posted here.
I use to follow Un Gato Nipón in Bitacoras.com.
See you.
http://moemoekyun.wordpress.com
congratulation ^^;
web designer
http://www.toypusher.com
wow! best japan blog! congratulations danny! ^_^
I.T. Technician
Congrates Danny!
I totally agree, getting away from the ecchi is a wise move.
Even your advertisers (some!! :-)) might not be wanting to associate with that sort of stuff to.
I guess even choosing your clients might also provide you with some future challenges!
Some japan content sites I like are, not really blogs but
http://www.japanesepod101.com
For learning Nihongo
and
http://learnjapanesepod.com/
And these guys are just so easy to listen to and fun!!!
Web Admin
http://hhanyu.com
Congratulations!
Ambassador
http://througheyesfromafar.blogspot.com/
Congrats! I guess another Japan blog that I like (though not an otaku blog) would be Tokyotimes.
http://www.tokyotimes.org/
Network Infrastructure Architect/Programmer
http://www.flickr.com/photos/allimpulse/
You deserve the honour, the work you put in and the quality of the site is undeniable.
ERP Developer/Consultant
DannyChoo.com
Japanator
NeoJaponisme
Pink Tentacle
Tokyo Times
Tokyo Mango
^^
Medical Student
http://matsudolegend.wordpress.com
awesome danny and congrats. i'm glad that you decided to "clean up" the site a little. yours is probably the only j-blog that i regularly visit.
as usual the photos are awesome
Student
Congrats on the award ^^
As for Japan related blogs, yours is the only one I follow with motivation.
銀河帝国五〇一軍团 TK/TD 8316 M.E.P.D. Police Sergeant
http://gordonator.com/
how about ecchi comments? ('~')
Techno Geek would be Jedi Knight
Congrats mate, you really deserve it, probably one of the best blogs I have ever seen
and my best blog about Japan
University Student
http://twitter.com/shikinami
I guess I'll congratulate Danny once again, I'm kind of getting used to it. ^_^
Congratz Danny, you really deserve it. The "A Weeek in Tokyo" series is absolutely astonishing, it alone would suffice to get me come here every day. ^^
PT Supervisor at UPS
congrats!
I.T. Technician
OH!!!!
AND!
I just LOVE!!!!! Tori's!!!
Something about a Tori that just says "J A P A N" to me!
Love them
Brighter the better!
I.T. Technician
OH!!!
and
If you have snow on your Tori!, that's like Double points!
US Navy Sailor
http://punynari.wordpress.com/
Congrats! That is quite an honor to be recognized by Forbes for best Japan blog.
Your Japan articles are inspirational and show a every-day-look into Japan. Certainly the Japan blog that I visit first everyday.
What I love best about your site is the community. It is rare to find such a large community where people are not afraid of being trolled for posting what they enjoy. Also, this site has inspired me to start blogging and to do figure reviews.
As far as other Japan blogs, I do visit them because they cover the ecchi side a bit more. Places like Akiba Blog keep me up to date on what is happening in Akihabara and when new releases hit the shelf. There not safe for work but damn good at covering happening in the holy land. Wish they used your "Is ecchi" icons though so I could check at work.
IE
http://otakujanai.org
Congrats!!!! i used to just lurked around in dc when you had ecchi stuff, but then i stayed after reading the other articles xD.
about the other japan blogs, just yours and http://www.kirainet.com are the ones i always follow, but i check every once in a while
http://noticiasnippon.com/
http://www.japanprobe.com/
http://flapyinjapan.com/
IT Support
Finally the hard work and passion pays off!
If your concerned about ecchi and your online community standing, perhaps you'd run a competition to reward the member who reports the most ecchi posts.
Count me out of such contest though, I'm too busy as it is.
I'm reading dc.com mainly for the week in Tokyo stuff and the philosophy. Also find the Mirai stuff interesting enough to consider studying basic Web systems programming just to see how it works.
Should I mention dc.com is where I get my ramen-pr0n fix...
Service desk support
http://lookingglass.kokidokom.net
Man, I kinda miss those old Idol shoot posts!
been around the block for a while but I never felt that the site was getting more ecchi, tho your posts have become more frequent. Who knows what it would have been like if you kept the ratio the same.
Japanese Language Student
Congratulations! I always start my morning with a cup of coffee, the New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle and Dannychoo.com! Thanks,
Boukenger
Personally, I like some ecchi content mixed in because its a part of the total japan/otaku experience.
High School Student
http://scorchnroses.wordpress.com
Congrats Danny! I stumbled upon this site by accident when I was looking up on anime. Then, I started coming back to DC for more as I find the articles very interesting >< Will never regret the time I have spent on DC :D
Pre-U Student
http://wakuwakusuru.zeroclipse.net
Congrats Danny!
I personally don't mind the occasional ecchi stuff but that can be solved with the NSFW warnings so that I won't get weird stares in public ^^;
On Japan blogs, yours is the only one I read and follow. It has a great community here too not to mention =)
Student, Uncle & hopfully a good husband..
Wow..congrats on the honor...guess the cleaning up did help...
Passerby
http://jitokun.wordpress.com/
Congrats.
Support
I am relatively new to the site. But, once I found it, I can safely say I caught up to a years worth of posts in the short amount of time since finding your site. However, I am too young of a subscriber to have seen the ecchi days. Along with DC I also visit Japan Visitor Blog on pretty much a daily basis
Support
I visit Akihabara News as well but thats more tech than a slice of life blog. But they have included some slice of life and thats where I believe I found DC
Pharmacist, Accountant to be!
http://www.rickytang.com.au
I'm so glad you steered to a lighter side of Ecchi stuff. I'm not the biggest fan of that stuff and pretty much don't read it. What I enjoy the most is accounts of your life, Japan life, events, news and also Gundam and gadgets. Figures is good, but not all of them captivate me overly much.
Kudos for getting onto Forbes and being voted best JPN blog. I don't think I 've been to any other that is better. THe amount of content on here is amazing, both by you Danny and by the members.
Student
Congrats Danny!
Not that we don't mind the ecchi content ;D
Software Engineer
http://blog.wolverinex.de/
Congratulation, Danny!
Keep up the good work. :)
Student Pharmacist
http://myanimelist.net/profile/RaRiZaRd
I visit no blog sites other than this, as I do not find the need for the other ones.
I don't even know if a similar website exists actually.
Student
http://lordofgundams.blogspot.com/
That's cool to be spotted by Forbes!
大学生
Congratulations (:
Another to add to the accolades.
おめでとう（：
College Student, Computer Science Major
http://www.projectsaber.com
Best Japan Blog indeed!
Laptop Tech
I don't think a little ecchi content if it is given context is bad, especially if you use the "censor patches" as needed.
Whenever I've had to give an e-address to register to a site, I've given my work address to avoid getting spam. (I get none except from my provider once in a while.) This is the ONLY site (and by extension, figure.fm) that has ever gotten my real e-mail address. So far no spam yet. :)
Keep up the good work.
Dental Technician, i make teeth!
http://antsizedman.blogspot.com/
Congrats! Yours is the only Japanese blog i really visit. Used to only read the Week in Tokyo article but now read nearly everything.
unemployed
http://finehart.com/
Congrats Danny san=bows for all the great work you have done. I would not have found your site if it wasn't for Justin Tv. You were listed in the social catagory. It has been a really treat for me. Even though I had problems with signing up, but that is in the past, this is the future, and of all Great things to come.
I have your site on my yahoo reader page and also figure.fm is there also. as fpr other sites that I visit and comment on are http://shibuya246.com/ and http://kimonobox.com/ they really have some different insights to Japan. I follow others but there are to many to list. So whatever else you decide to do Ganbette!
unemployed
http://finehart.com/
Forgot to ask one thing. Would you be able to add a retweet box to the site so we can draw even mote people to view your site? I just added a retweet to Twitter for you, is that okay?
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
http://puppy52art.com/
congrats Danny ^^ glad U decided to tone down the ecchi lol
Otaku Programmer/Gamer/Artist/Photographer
http://argylebolivar.wordpress.com
congratulations~! w00t
Computer science student
Hehe DC.com 18th+ edition needed -_^!!
Software Developer
http://www.otakutimes.com
Congratulations, the site deserves all the accolades it gets. I haven't been visiting many blogs about Japan recently (super busy with work), however I always try and check DC.com at least once a day.
Student
Congrats on the rating. Your site is very detailed and interesting to readers. It provides a great window into the happenings in Japan. I hope you are very proud of the recognition you receive from this site. I know it's one of my favorite sites.
meow-meow!
http://sokhim.com
Congratulations!
You can't have a Japan blog without ecchi. I think you have a good blend of material on your site and it certainly isn't over-ecchi.
Congrats Danny! It's wonderful how well you're doing, and how widespread the site is becoming. I always check here for posts on Japan, I like that it's from an angle of someone who appreciates a lot of the same reasons why I dig Japan. I used to love http://pingmag.jp/ but they will no longer be updating..... Though there is still their archive of posts available to check out. I google search sometimes and come across blogs of JETs and they have interesting insigts as well, but none ive really bookmarked. I otherwise haven't found another place I like as much as Danny's blog.
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being voted best Japan blog doesn't surprise me at all. For everyone I know who's been to Japan, Dannychoo.com has been a better resource than the books you can buy.
http://www.fifthdreamtoday.com
I read GaijinSmash, Japan Probe, Japan Newbie, Japan Sugoi, Japundit, Kirainet.com, Michael John Grist, some of Patrick Macias's stuff, Peter Payne/J-list, Pink Tentacle, Quirky Japan, Sparkplugged, Tokyo Times, and occasionally some other odds and ends (and Mimi's blog, too ;) ) .
Btw, congrats, Danny.
Software Development Engineer in Test
http://anime.greywings.net
Congratulations Danny! DC has definitely become the place I go to for insight into life in Japan and the various subcultures and hobbies we all enjoy. Heck, it was one of the posts by you that helped me book my trip to Japan this past March, and it was one of the best decisions of my life so far. The Forbes listing is just the latest in a very long list of incredible achievements for Danny, DC, and the community. Can't wait to see what's next!
Other Japan blogs I read: Japanator, Canned Dogs.
overemployed
http://www.jamaipanese.com
congrats Danny!
IT Professional
http://jairoburgos.wordpress.com
It was wise to stop the overly ecchi posts and focus in "photo walks" and more personal-blog-like stuff. I'm missing those articles about personal growth and how to become successful. All together, you're doing a great job. Keep it up!
Student
http://jyuichi-11.blogspot.com
I come here for the etchi stuff.
The slice of life is nice too but the otaku and etchi are my main draws.
Exploring worlds and ways of thought
Congratulations!!!
website/graphic designer and karaoke amateur~
http://www.furudango.com
You mentioned this on Twitter, but congrats again~!
There's no other blog I read as regularly as this one, even though I don't comment very often, I'm more of a lurker ^^;;
While it's your blog and you should do what you wish with it, I'm glad you've toned down on the ecchi-ness a bit, makes it easier to share with friends or family and it makes the site more professional/reputable.
Student, part-time worker
*thumbs up* Great job, Danny. :D
I'm glad you're removing some of the ecchi content. I know it's unavoidable in Japan's culture and I'm okay with it, I just prefer it in small doses.
???Confused???
Well this comes at no surprise that you would get tops...CONGRATS DANNY!!!
Student
http://reira.zuiken.net/
congrats danny! ^^ it's definitely not a surprise here xD
Blogger
http://www.tobeasian.com
Congratulations, and ganbattene on Dannychoo's future!
It's no mere feat to get chosen as the 'Best Japan Blog', it was much deserved. Bet it must be very satisfying for you after working so hard and putting so much effort into the site.
Your move to make the site less ecchi was a good one, it allowed you access to a wider audience that (such as myself). I'll definitely continue to enjoy your posts; all the way from Australia!
浦の引き篭り
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/3219/haruhimemew.gif
Congrats, Danny! ^^
You're my idol and besides, i think your motivational posts changed my way of thinking in some ways ^^
Nevertheless, I also visit Hector's blog (kirainet) and Alejandro's blog (pepinismo dot com) daily.
Student, Performer
http://kesenaitsumi89.wordpress.com/
Still remember when I visited this site few years ago, it's full of oppai's post so I have been away for some time. Then rediscovered again about your site, it had been changed quite dramatic-ly.
Student
http://shockerz.wordpress.com/
No wonders some of the links I tried to access can no longer be access. Well, it's definitely a nice change and able to get you to a higher status than before.
Keep those article about Japan coming!~
College Freshmen
This is pretty much my only Japanese website. I use one for some anime-ish news, but it's NSFW.
IT Manager
http://thumbnail-of-life.blogspot.com/
Congrats, Danny. You really deserve it.
Programmer
http://whatsacoder.blogspot.com
Congratulations danny, You inspired me to start blogging and you're the best blogger I know.
Noodle Eater
http://www.gamekult.com/blog/lerudi/
your photo articles are just so "magnifique", keep doing this blog just like it is, it's pure awsomeness!
programmer
http://vkgtaro.jp
おめでとうー
Wow, now even Forbes. At this rate, Mirai.inc could be in contention for Forbes' new "Forbes Akiba 500" category. XD
And I hear even the New York Times is queuing to hear Danny's words of wisdom, this certainly requires some celebration, no?
In any case, congratulations, you most definitely deserve it.
MI Manager, Blogger and Newswriter
http://cutkillavince.com/
Congrats Danny, that's a great achievement ;)
Regarding Japan blog, I like to go to Akihabaranews.com ^^
Year 11 student/Otaku
Danny. I have to say your website is enough and I don't need any other site for my otaku and Japanese life needs.
Student
congrats danny! i also visit j-ent from time to time
Student
http://nintendopapercraft.com
W00t w00t! Yippee! congrats Danny-sensei!
I don't visit any other Japanese blogs. Is there something wrong with me?
well, i would like a bit more hentai and a bit less of your self congratulation post everyday :)
You could avoid becoming a pron site so try to avoid becoming too much proud of yourself :D
Student
http://www.mygulpi.com/forum
Unfortunately, the central library in my city has stapled your site as an adult site. So I couldnt access DC while in the library, which totally sucks!
Congrats Danny! You add personality to all of your posts. I did start visiting shibuya246 recently... but I must admit you have the best blog I've seen so far ^^
Graphic Designer
danny rocks!!!
now everyone will know
;>
Student
http://katoumiharu.livejournal.com
Congratulations, Danny~ ^^
I think you deserved it. Yayyy :D
デザイナー
http://www.luftzug.net/
ダニチューたんおめでとう！！！！
Otaku/Illustrator/Mangaka
http://www.bloglines.com/blog/Kyukun
this is absolutely the best blog site for japan. it inspires me to go to japan more than anything in the world!
Daigakusei [Consular and Diplomatic Affairs]
http://dixinfernal.wordpress.com
congrats danny!
and keep up the magnificent work!!
Student, Artist
http://sleepless-piro.deviantart.com
Congratulations! This is the most interesting Japan blog i've found.
Spec Ops Otaku
Congrats-a-million, Danny.