Amazon.co.jp Best of 2013 The First Half: comic rankings

Amazon.co.jp revealed "Best of 2013 The First Half", its sales rankings calculated from the data acquired between December 1st 2012 and May 31st 2013.
Here is the rankings of comic books section.

Amazon.co.jp Best of 2013 The First Half: Light Novels rankings

Amazon.co.jp revealed "Best of 2013 The First Half", its sales rankings calculated from the data acquired between December 1st 2012 and May 31st 2013.
Here is the rankings of light novels section.

Feminising! the world's dictators

"Feminise! World's Dictators"

Ikaros Publishing on November 29th released the book called "Feminise! World's Dictators", feminising dictators who took the reins of a government in the world in the Twentieth Century. Character designs are based on their episodes, personalities and policies.
It is 1,950 yen($23.65) and includes following people.

ORICON 2012 Book Sales Ranking [Light Novels]

Light Novel Book Ranking

1 :Sword Art Online 1 Aincrad
    by Reki Kawahara
Anime: http://www.swordart-online.net/

Best light novel rankings by "This Light Novel is Amazing! 2013"

Light novel "Sword Art Online"

An annual light novel guide book "Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi!(This Light Novel is Amazing!)" revealed "This Light Novel is Amazing! 2013".
All light novels were ranked by the total points earned from each screeners group listed below.

Cooperators
Novelists, critics, writers, event staffs, college clubs, and the internet writers.
Questionnaires on the web site
Conducted on Takarajima web site
Monitors
Conducted by Macromill to light novel readers who read more than 50 in an year.

"ONE PIECE" Sanji's pirates recipes

"ONE PIECE PIRATE RECIPES" from Shueisha
Shueisha on November 28th will release a cook book named "ONE PIECE PIRATE RECIPES 海の一流料理人 サンジの満腹ごはん(ONE PIECE PIRATE RECIPES the first-class cook on the sea, Sanji's full stomach meals)" introducing recipes of dishes that Sanji made in the anime. The book is 1,470 yen($18.11).


『ONE PIECE』サンジのレシピ本が登場 - あの骨付き肉の調理法も公開!?　―マイナビニュース
http://news.mynavi.jp/news/2012/11/13/193/

Starbucks inside a city library

Starbucks coffee shop inside library *image

Starbucks Coffee Japan will open a cafe inside Takeo City Library, Saga reopened after renewal in April 2013.
The city entrusts the operation of the library to Culture Convenience Club known for DVD and CD rental chain "TSUTAYA". The library with cafe will be giving "T-points" to users for each rental and open all year around. The expenses for commission will be 110 million yen($1.39M) per an year for next five years.


-FACTS-
TSUTAYA and GEO are the two largest DVD/BD and CD rental shop chains in Japan. GEO has comic book rental service also.


武雄市図書館へ「スターバックス」出店　―eBook USER
http://ebook.itmedia.co.jp/ebook/articles/1208/14/news054.html

Criminals of Akihabara Massacre(2008) released a book

The Book "KAI"

The book called "KAI (Psycho Critique)" written by Tomohiro Kato the criminal of Akihabara Massacre occurred in June 8th 2008 was released.
In the memorandum, he wrote about what he thought, how he acted and why he corrupted in three years till the event. He also refers to the movements on the internet BBS and the way the media interrupted the event.
Revenue from the royalties of the book will be given to victims and bereaved families.


秋葉原連続通り魔事件犯人の手記『解』　―エキサイトニュース
http://www.excite.co.jp/News/reviewbook/20120803/E1343926898998.html?_p=1

A book introduces 48 Japanese Navy's Curry and Rice recipes

The book "Curry and Rice Recipes of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force"


A cooking recipe book, "海上自衛隊のめちゃうまカレーレシピ48(48 Curry and Rice Recipes of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force)" is released at bookstores in Akihabara and all across Japan.
The book contains 38 curry and rice recipes used at the kitchens on the Japanese navy ships and submarines and 10 recipes used at the bases, explaining different traditional recipes of each ship and base for general household uses.


「海上自衛隊のめちゃうまカレーレシピ48」　艦艇・基地ごとのオリジナルカレー　―アキバBlog
http://blog.livedoor.jp/geek/archives/51351277.html