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Neko Goddess Bastet Meets Nefertiti
Long before a cosplay catgirl was seen in Japan or the first Neko set paw in Second Life, we humans have been drawn to all things feline. Perhaps the earliest known record of this is the Egyptian cat...
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A Neko Tribute to Audrey Kawasaki
What happens when a couple of Nekos find a Japanese artist that completely captivates their imagination? I’m not sure if “cosplay” applies to works of art, but the challenge was irresistible. Please...
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Second Life Neko Eyes by Lano Ling / Poetic Colors
When the very talented Second Life designer Lano Ling announced his new Neko eyes, I could barely contain my excitement. When I tried them on — in no less than sixteen sparkling, magnificently detailed...
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Native American Indian Neko Princess
I, Kikisoblu, speak to you as the firstborn daughter of Chief Si’Ahl, great father of the Duwamish and Suquamish peoples. Like my father, I stand tall before you. My heart beats with his strength and...
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Neko Tricks and Neko Treats
“Ugh. Where’s my big brother when I need him? This candy bag is getting heeaaavvvyyy…..” I promise, this little Neko won’t play any tricks. I won’t even make you smell my virtual cat feet (who came up...
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Totoro and the Neko 隣のトトロ
隣のトトロ tonari no totoro I dreamed I was walking with Totoro, in a forest of magical light. All around us the flowers were singing, as we whispered long into the night… There was a boy… A very strange...
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The Return of the Solstice Fairy
Pale mist hovered at the edge of the lake, wrapping icy fingers around the dry reeds and transforming their plumy heads into a thousand wild and magical fairy wands. The moment had come. A riot of...
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Kawaii War and Japanese Pop Art
There’s a war going on in Japan. Few of us have ever heard of it, fewer still would recognize it because it looks deceptively sweet. One might even say… very kawaii. From the battlefront however, it’s...
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Neko Graffiti Girl Meets Banksy
Irony. Wit. Anonymity. Banksy Excerpted from Seven Years with Banksy, © Robert Clarke 2012 It was 1994. I was living in the Williamsburg borough of Brooklyn, New York City, shoulder to shoulder with...
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Neko Ears and Eyes and Hair, Oh My!
Since I’m getting ready to take a long vacation, I thought I’d leave you with FOUR categories of fun shopping places to explore while I’m away. The first three feature Neko-friendly goodies… the fourth...
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Huge Neko Sale and Farewell to Urban Dare
My fellow kittehs, with much sorrow, I must announce that one of my favorite Neko stores is closing its doors. My friend Craven Theas, owner of Urban Dare, has decided to step down from designing some...
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Wanted: Nekos for Second Life Machinima Nin9
Ever dreamed of starring in a Neko Machinima? This may be your lucky break… OFFICIAL CASTING CALL: The very talented machinima filmmaker Marx Catteneo (SL avatar name) is currently looking for talented...
View ArticleSecond Life Oiran, Or Neko Diva?
Clothed like a rare tropical bird, with sophisticated education, culture, etiquette, and the demeanor of a diva: meet the Oiran of Edo era Japan. Careful you don’t confuse this breathtaking,...
View ArticleThe Art of Being Neko
“Family Pet” by 64 Colors Sure, you’ve seen nekomimi in manga and anime. You’ve admired catgirl cosplay outfits at anime conventions and on the streets of Japan. You may have even enjoyed creating a...
View ArticleVirtual Neko in a Second Life Garden
Whether you love to create beautiful landscape in Second Life, explore beautiful landscape in Second Life, or just look beautiful against a lovely landscaped setting, I’ve got you covered with a handy...
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