Weeks like this, there’s nothing to do except keep busy and not think too much. I’ve been nonstop booked—attending a women’s only coding night, meeting my entire family for happy hour (yes, we all live in happy hour distance still), planting a garden, donating my delicious O+ blood—and only passing out a little—and taking on a cool new project for Anime News Network.

And of course, I’ve been skimming the early replies to the Otaku Journalist survey and feeling closer to you than usual. Thanks to the 50+ people who have already filled it out! It means so much to me to know you’re reading and responding. I’ll share some infographic stats on Monday, but for now: links.

• Chasing Hiroshige’s Vision of Japan. You know, Hiroshige, the artist famous for that big wave woodblock. I appreciate a good Japan travelogue and this one, focusing on hiking through nature, is peaceful. HT Zoe.

• Let’s face it—none of us fans know as much about copyright as we should, and the legal system certainly doesn’t make it easy for us. It’s great to read lawyer Seth Polansky’s expert take on infringement at cons. HT Deb.

• Why isn’t Gundam more popular in America? Answerman addresses one of my favorite IPs.

• I’ve been watching a LOT of Gundam lately. Last week I linked my Gundam X and Gundam ZZ reviews; yesterday I just turned in my Gundam X part 2 review, now I’m zipping through the rest of ZZ and oh yeah, I just noticed my review of the Zeta Gundam compilation movies is out.

• And while we’re on the subject of me, Organization Anti-Social Genius’ Justin interviewed me for his Lab Report series. I love talking with Justin because it’s always super casual.

• How to write a book. Not anime related, but Ryan Holiday’s commitment to making Greek and Roman philosophy not only palatable, but relevant to modern day readers is very much in line with the Otaku Journalist manifesto.

• What do Japanese college students find easy/difficult about learning English? I wish I had started studying Japanese when I was 11, the age many of these students began studying English.

Gundam ZZ screenshot by me. If you want a clean version, here you go!