Idle Idol: The Japanese Mascot

The first book from Edward and John Harrison published by Mark Batty publishers is finally out soon. The book concentrates on Japan; a mecca for Idle Idols.

Discover Japans obession with characters from Pipo-kun the smiling orange alien for the police force to Anpanman the childrens' superhero with an edible face. Learn their names, origins and stories. idleidol.net is currently a showcase for these wonderful characters from Japan but will soon cover mascots from around the world. check out the website for more details on the book and how you can join in the search.