Anime Expo '08 Photo Gallery, Manga Highlights Manga.about.com -

Over 43000 anime, manga, video game and Japanese pop culture fans made
their way to the Los Angeles Convention Center for Anime Expo 2008

The weird world of Japanese manga comes to Paris AFP -

There were more than 10 "J Pop" (Japanese Pop) gigs, as well as martial
arts displays. And Japanese wrestling bouts.

Former hot-dog-chomping champ hungry for new title

NEW YORK (AP) -- He's gone from hot-dog top dog to underdog. Renowned competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi is aiming to chomp his way back to the top of the annual Fourth of July hot dog eating competition on Coney Island after a disappointing three-dog loss last year shattered his six-year winning streak.