Francesco sends word of a new book heading to the states and Europe from Italy featuring a Japanese photographer
s work. How
s that for multicultural?

Samurai Girl by Julie Watai, 25, is a photobook about gamers, otaku culture and J-Girls and is set to hit in March. Watai, we
re told, is a bit of an otaku idol herself. The singer/photographer/model was in the group Pikapika, sang the title song for Ape Escape Eyetoy, modeled for Smart Girl magazine and even did some of the prep photos for Killer 7.

Some exclusive photos from the upcoming book after the jump.

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03-4805455-1401447?n=283155">Samurai Girl [Amazon]