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<rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:xstep="http://www.xstep.biz/rss/"><channel><title>asianbeat</title><link>http://asianbeat.com/</link><language>en</language><item><title>#52 Interview with Anime Director, Shinkai Makoto – "I want to show people the beauty in everyday scenery from a different angle"</title><link>http://asianbeat.com/en/jjj/jjj052.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 12:00:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[Anime director Shinkai Makoto is renowned the world over and his latest theatrical length work is about to be released (May 31st 2013). ]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>http://asianbeat.com/files/2013/05/f5188726db8f16.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>Dishes from the Japanese home kitchen</title><link>http://asianbeat.com/en/feature/culture_watch/49.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 12:00:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[How to cook washoku (Japanese cuisine) - Featuring home-cooked meal -]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>http://asianbeat.com/files/2012/08/f50188131449fc.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>Hakata Dontaku 2013 Photo Gallery</title><link>http://asianbeat.com/en/feature/issue_event/dontaku/dontaku_photo.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[In Fukuoka prefecture over the Golden Week holiday the well-known Hakata Dontaku festival was held on May 4th. Please take a look at and enjoy our collection of photos!]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>http://asianbeat.com/files/2013/05/f5189f207b434d.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>#51 Japanese Idols Have a Strong Support Base Overseas – Hanging Out with Idol Fans in Thailand</title><link>http://asianbeat.com/en/jjj/jjj051.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 12:00:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[As the writer of this column, it’s quite gratifying to know that it’s also read by a number of people overseas.]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>http://asianbeat.com/files/2013/04/f517f627ae1d40.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>A Yo-Yo Performer Like No Other! So Japan-esque!!</title><link>http://asianbeat.com/en/feature/culture_watch/48.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 15:45:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[Introducing one fantastic Japanese yo-yo performer who drew a lot of attention with his performance  at the TED2013.]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>http://asianbeat.com/files/2013/05/f5188b18588fe0.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>#50 Japanese Idols Representing Japan on the World Stage – Interview with Berryz Kobo Members, Shimizu Saki and Tokunaga Chinami – Part Two</title><link>http://asianbeat.com/en/jjj/jjj050.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 12:00:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[Following their two live performances in Bangkok on March 10th 2013, three of the Berryz Kobo members (Sudou Maasa, Tokunaga Chinami, Natsuyaki Miyabi) then went on to perform in Myanmar the following day. ]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>http://asianbeat.com/files/2013/04/f517f2dc1ec57f.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>World Fashion Snap / Fukuoka FACo 2013</title><link>http://asianbeat.com/en/feature/wfs/fukuoka_faco2013.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 17:30:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[In our 3rd installment of “World Fashion Snaps” we revisit Fukuoka for its fashion-based event that has everyone in the city beyond excited! Please check out our snaps from the Fukuoka Asia Collection (FACo)!]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>http://asianbeat.com/files/2013/04/f515d49d441774.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>Global Popularity of Japanese Pop Culture Picks Up Speed</title><link>http://asianbeat.com/en/feature/culture_watch/47.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 19:15:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA["Japan Expo" attracts some 200,000 people each year and we had the chance to interview the event's vice president, Thomas Sirdey, who enthusiastically spoke to us about the potential for the growth and development of Japanese pop culture in the European market.]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>http://asianbeat.com/files/2013/04/f51627fa76e043.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>Hakata Dontaku</title><link>http://asianbeat.com/en/feature/issue_event/dontaku/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 12:30:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[Hakata Dontaku, an annual festival that takes place in Fukuoka City on May 3rd and 4th each year.]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>http://asianbeat.com/files/2013/04/f517f642e7ec39.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>Hakata Dontaku Terminology</title><link>http://asianbeat.com/en/feature/issue_event/dontaku/dontaku_memo.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 12:30:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[Hakata Dontaku, an annual festival that takes place in Fukuoka City on May 3rd and 4th each year.]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>http://asianbeat.com/files/2013/04/f517f642e7ec39.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>WHAT’s  Yamakasa？ </title><link>http://asianbeat.com/en/feature/issue_event/yamakasa/history.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 12:30:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Summer Festival that Embodies the ‘Nobosemon’(fierce passion) Spirit of the People of Hakata ･･･Read more.<br />]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>http://asianbeat.com/files/2011/06/f4e01479bca748.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>Yamakasa Photo Gallery</title><link>http://asianbeat.com/en/feature/issue_event/yamakasa/photo.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 12:30:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival runs from July 1-15 every year. In this photo gallery we will provide you with a brief glimpse of what to expect during Yamaksa, from the luxuriously decorated floats to the awesome spectacle that is “Oiyama,” on the 15th and final day of the festival. ]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>http://asianbeat.com/files/2011/06/f4e03f86c54651.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>YAMAKASA Special</title><link>http://asianbeat.com/en/feature/issue_event/yamakasa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 12:30:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[In celebration of the 770 year history of Yamakasa, asianbeat and the globally respected brand “Yoshida Kaban” have collaborated together to produce “Hakata Yamakasa PORTER.”Never heard of "Yamakasa"!? Then read on to find out more! ]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>http://asianbeat.com/files/2011/07/f4e0d26b3517a5.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>#49 From Bangkok to Myanmar – Interview with Berryz Kobo Members, Shimizu Saki and Tokunaga Chinami – Part One</title><link>http://asianbeat.com/en/jjj/jjj049.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 12:00:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[On March 9th 2013, Berryz Kobo performed live in Bangkok, Thailand, and then again the following day in Yangon, Myanmar.]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>http://asianbeat.com/files/2013/04/f5174a6011da73.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>Hakata Dontaku</title><link>http://asianbeat.com/en/feature/dontaku/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:15:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[Hakata Dontaku, an annual festival that takes place in Fukuoka City on May 3rd and 4th each year.]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>http://asianbeat.com/files/2013/04/f517f642e7ec39.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>Hakata's Traditional Crafts are Reborn with the Help of Students.</title><link>http://asianbeat.com/en/feature/culture_watch/46.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:30:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[Hakata's traditional crafts are reborn with the help of students from Kyushu Sangyo University!]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>http://asianbeat.com/files/2013/04/f515c0d290a70c.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>#48 Interview with “Alice Nine” Vocalist, Shou – Part Two </title><link>http://asianbeat.com/en/jjj/jjj048.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[Alice Nine is like a gateway to Japan for all the young Japan fans throughout the world. Here is part two of my interview with Alice Nine lead vocalist, Shou.]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>http://asianbeat.com/files/2013/04/f516fa025d940d.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>[Otaku's @ Home] #20 A Taiwanese Student's Love for Ayanami Rei</title><link>http://asianbeat.com/en/feature/otakurelay/otakurelay_20.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:30:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[Taking you inside the homes of self-professed otakus to give you a glimpse of their lifestyle! Our next guest is from Taiwan and is a fan of “Neon Genesis Evangelion,” especially the female protagonist Ayanami Rei.]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>http://asianbeat.com/files/2012/06/f4fcc6c3eb3ef6.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>Japanese Sake Gets a 'Moe' Makeover!</title><link>http://asianbeat.com/en/feature/culture_watch/45.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:30:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[Kitakyushu releases a new collaborative brand of sake between 'moe' characters and local sake breweries. Residents of Kitakyushu, hold on to your hats as "Moe Sake" starts to hit the shelves!]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>http://asianbeat.com/files/2013/04/f51677007a100c.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>#47 Interview with “Alice Nine” Lead Vocalist, Shou - Part One</title><link>http://asianbeat.com/en/jjj/jjj047.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[One of the most memorable moments of my work in cultural diplomacy thus far was my 11 night, 14 day tour of four Brazilian cities (San Paolo, Rio de Janeiro, Recife, Brasília) in November 2011 with the then Kawaii Amabassador, Misako Aoki.]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>http://asianbeat.com/files/2013/04/f516232ff35570.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>#46 Training Talented Individuals to Become International Producers – An Important Issue for the Japanese Economy</title><link>http://asianbeat.com/en/jjj/jjj046.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[I often receive a lot of inquiries from business people from various industries regarding the popularity of Japanese culture overseas and international events that showcase Japanese pop culture.]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>http://asianbeat.com/files/2013/04/f515bf8b14657a.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>World Fashion Snaps</title><link>http://asianbeat.com/en/feature/wfs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:30:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[What do today's youth feel about their environment? What are they trying to express through the clothes they wear? "World Fashion Snap" - current fashions and insight from around the globe.]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>http://asianbeat.com/files/2013/01/f51009055250db.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>World Fashion Snap / Seoul</title><link>http://asianbeat.com/en/feature/wfs/seoul.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:30:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[In our 2nd installment of “World Fashion Snaps” we visit Seoul – the epicenter of Korean fashion. Following Tokyo and Hong Kong, Seoul has drawn some global attention fashion-wise in its own right. From local to global brands we hope to cover all current Korean trends. <br />]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>http://asianbeat.com/files/2013/02/f5112040ea6d0b.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>#45 China-Japan Relations and Beijing’s Maid Izakaya, “Rojiura”</title><link>http://asianbeat.com/en/jjj/jjj045.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[Maid izakaya, “Yaneura,” is a Japanese style pub in Beijing where the waitresses are all dressed as French maids. They’ve been featured on various TV programs and are quite well known now, even in Japan.]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>http://asianbeat.com/files/2013/03/f515558661b641.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>POWER OF GIRLS from TOKYO Vol.05 galaxxxy Director – Kishi Hiromi</title><link>http://asianbeat.com/en/feature/pogft/galaxxxy.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[The fifth member to join us on "POWER OF GIRLS from TOKYO" is none other than the director of Japanese streetwear brand and fashion icon "galaxxxy," Kishi Hiromi. The brand is fast making a name for itself all over the world and they've just launched a new addition to the shop lineup, "galaxxxy Café," in Tokyo's Hachiouji. We spoke with brand director, Kishi Hiromi, on the new "galaxxxy Café" and the path that's brought her to the helm of one of the coolest brands in Japanese street fashion to date.]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>http://asianbeat.com/files/2013/03/f514c0d5d6c841.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>[ICON]Yun*chi － The next-generation songstress bringing Japanese original culture with a soft touch</title><link>http://asianbeat.com/en/icon/yunchi.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2013 18:30:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[Yun*chi is under the spotlight as a next-generation artist bringing Harajuku aomojikei culture to the world. We spoke to her about pop culture, her musical roots and herself.]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>http://asianbeat.com/files/2012/12/f50cab197bd775.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>[Otaku's @ Home] #19 Student, Cosplayer, Magazine Editor - One Super-Active Otaku Girl!</title><link>http://asianbeat.com/en/feature/otakurelay/otakurelay_19.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:30:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[Taking you inside the homes of self-professed otakus to give you a glimpse of their lifestyle! In episode #19 we introduce you to a girl who's a university and perhaps one of the more active otakus out there to date!]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>http://asianbeat.com/files/2012/06/f4fd175850d354.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>#44 Idols and Satoyama Life – Interview with Mitsui Aika, Wada Ayaka (S/mileage) and Sayashi Riho (Morning Musume)</title><link>http://asianbeat.com/en/jjj/jjj044.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:00:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[“Ookami kodomo no Ame to Yuki” (in English: <em>Wolf Children</em>) was one of the big-hit anime feature films of 2012. The film depicts the story of a human woman who falls in love with a wolf-man, gives birth to two of his children and then raises them alone over a period of 13 years. The story centers on themes of childhood independence and a mother’s love for her children, and heavily features scenes of Japanese “satoyama.”]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>http://asianbeat.com/files/2013/03/f514a92769adb9.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>Part1</title><link>http://asianbeat.com/en/photo/cosplay/cos_ku6/part1.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:15:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[中新杯COSPLAY大会 フォトレポート Part1]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Zhongxin cup COSPLAY Convention</title><link>http://asianbeat.com/en/photo/cosplay/cos_ku6/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:15:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[Zhongxin cup COSPLAY Convention　Phoro Report]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>http://asianbeat.com/files/2012/12/f50d3d93c1fc61.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>"Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods" Release Imminent!! </title><link>http://asianbeat.com/en/feature/culture_watch/44.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:30:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[It’s almost here! We’re now but days away from the release of “Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods.” Eighteen years have passed since the series ceased its serialization, but Dragon Ball is a masterpiece of a series that never grows old.]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>http://asianbeat.com/files/2013/03/f5142ee2f64d37.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>#43 Team Sakusaku – An Online Community for Japan Fans Around the World</title><link>http://asianbeat.com/en/jjj/jjj043.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:00:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[For the past five years working in cultural diplomacy, my schedule has required that I spend a significant number of days in the year overseas. So far I’ve visited a total of 113 cities in 24 countries.]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>http://asianbeat.com/files/2013/03/f514496b94443a.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>[Otaku's @ Home] #18 A Hong Kong Otaku and His Moe Mecha Hideaway</title><link>http://asianbeat.com/en/feature/otakurelay/otakurelay_18.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:30:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[Taking you inside the homes of self-professed otakus to give you a glimpse of their lifestyle! Our next guest is from Hong Kong and his passion encompasses both the moe and the mecha genres!]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>http://asianbeat.com/files/2012/05/f4fb0b25c32380.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>[Party Snaps] gate’s CINEMA vol.2 - "NO DRUG KNOW DRUG CAMPAIGN"</title><link>http://asianbeat.com/en/photo/party/gates_cinema_vol2_.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:00:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[This is the photo report from "gate’s CINEMA vol.2 -NO DRUG KNOW DRUG CAMPAIGN-" held on Dec. 15th 2012 @ PLUG (Gate's 3F).]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>http://asianbeat.com/files/2013/02/f510b710d4a659.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>Part2</title><link>http://asianbeat.com/en/photo/cosplay/cos_ku6/part2.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:15:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[Zhongxin cup COSPLAY Convention Photo Report　Part2]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>#42 Video Letters From Morning Musume and JAM Project Connecting Japan to the World</title><link>http://asianbeat.com/en/jjj/jjj042.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:00:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[I first began my work in cultural diplomacy in December 2007. In saying that though, it wasn’t until my visit to Saudi Arabia in March 2008 that I really started to grasp the significance of cultural diplomacy and feel that it was something worth devoting my life’s work to.]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>http://asianbeat.com/files/2013/03/f5139a6e8482a0.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>There's No Stopping the Nameko!</title><link>http://asianbeat.com/en/feature/culture_watch/43.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:15:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[Having gained popularity, especially among high school and university girls, is the smart phone app, ‘Touch Detective – Mushroom Garden.’<br />Not only has excitement over the character gained momentum app-wise, but now this very same enthusiasm has even begun to pour over into the world of goods and even CDs!<br />]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>http://asianbeat.com/files/2013/03/f5139950a32437.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>#41 Cosplay in the Middle East – Japanese Cosplay Uniting Nations</title><link>http://asianbeat.com/en/jjj/jjj041.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:00:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[“I just love manga and cosplay. Manga is now sold all over the world and I want to go and see people in other countries cosplaying Japanese manga and anime characters for myself.”Soon after meeting Kanna, this is the email she sent me.]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>http://asianbeat.com/files/2013/03/f51346c9f60c99.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>Let's Enjoy Fukuoka presented by Fukuoka Now</title><link>http://asianbeat.com/en/feature/fukuokanow/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 19:15:00 +0900</pubDate><xstep:image>http://asianbeat.com/files/2013/04/f517a7dfe6c828.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>[Otaku's @ Home] #17 Otaku Rooms Down-Under!</title><link>http://asianbeat.com/en/feature/otakurelay/otakurelay_17.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 12:30:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[Taking you inside the homes of self-professed otakus to give you a glimpse of their lifestyle! This week we have a Chinese-Australian with a passion for all things otaku!]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>http://asianbeat.com/files/2012/05/f4fc3417f7b7ab.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>You Think That's Air You're Breathing?</title><link>http://asianbeat.com/en/feature/culture_watch/42.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 12:00:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[News broadcasts have shown that photochemical substances spiraling across China have recently made their way to Japan, and citizens are on high alert, sending Japan's "mask culture" into overdrive!]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>http://asianbeat.com/files/2013/02/f512ecac41795d.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>#40 BABYMETAL: The Idol Group Set to Take the World by Storm</title><link>http://asianbeat.com/en/jjj/jjj040.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:00:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[The idol group that has caught my attention as the ones to watch in 2013 would have to be BABYMETAL. Their concept is Japanese idol group meets metal, and it reflects the unique kind of thinking that Japan has come to be renowned for.]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>http://asianbeat.com/files/2013/02/f512ac77fb0ce2.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>MTV LIVEDAM Sing for Smile Tour 2013 in FUKUOKA </title><link>http://asianbeat.com/en/feature/culture_watch/41.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2013 11:30:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[GENERATIONS from Exile Tribe, Miura Daichi and K-Pop group, U-KISS, in Fukuoka!]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>http://asianbeat.com/files/2013/02/f511caaaad304e.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>#39 Cultural Diplomacy with Voice Actress, Uesaka Sumire, in Qatar.</title><link>http://asianbeat.com/en/jjj/jjj039.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 12:00:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[This week I’m continuing with my running series on my trip to Qatar and the Doha International Book Fair. Japan was the guest country of honor at the Fair and it was my role to organize the events to be held at the Japan booth. One of said events was a talk with Japanese voice actress, Uesaka Sumire.]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>http://asianbeat.com/files/2013/02/f5121e0c7b12da.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>[Otaku's @ Home] #16 A Room Devoted to Himoo Yuina</title><link>http://asianbeat.com/en/feature/otakurelay/otakurelay_16.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:00:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[With each episode of “Otaku's @ Home” we’re gradually getting closer and closer to reaching our 10 million Yen goal. This week we introduce a "Tokimeki Memorial" fan whose collection of Himoo Yuina goods alone stands at around 300 pieces!]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>http://asianbeat.com/files/2012/04/f4f9a2442764b9.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>World Fashion Snaps / Fukuoka</title><link>http://asianbeat.com/en/feature/wfs/fukuoka.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:30:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[Oftentimes referred to as the ‘The Gateway to Asia,’ we have decided to start in the metropolitan city of Fukuoka for the first round of our "World Fashion Snaps" series. The people of Fukuoka have great taste in fashion and the city itself has a growing reputation for being one of the trendiest in all of Japan! ]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>http://asianbeat.com/files/2012/12/f50cadf6d43bd5.jpg?a=1</xstep:image></item><item><title>#38 From Idols to Fashion – This Qatari Girl’s Room is Full of Kawaii</title><link>http://asianbeat.com/en/jjj/jjj038.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 12:00:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[One is all it takes. Just make one friend from another country and your view of that country will change completely. That’s what I believe to be the fundamental truth behind all foreign diplomacy. ]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>http://asianbeat.com/files/2013/02/f5114c8e3427ad.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>Who Knew Mushroom Cultivation Could be so Therapeutic!</title><link>http://asianbeat.com/en/feature/culture_watch/40.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:00:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[Know what the most popular smart phone apps for high school and university girls in Japan are at the moment? Introducing 'Nameko' and the "Mushroom Garden"! ]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>http://asianbeat.com/files/2013/02/f510f81237dd32.png</xstep:image></item><item><title>#37 Kawaii Fashion Show in Qatar!</title><link>http://asianbeat.com/en/jjj/jjj037.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:00:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[As I wrote in my previous article, in the lead up to the close of the 2012 Doha International Book Fair, the “Japan booth” at the event hosted its own “Kawaii Fashion Show” – the first fashion show of its kind to be held in the city of Qatar!]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>http://asianbeat.com/files/2013/02/f510f86ba6913b.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>COSPLAY SNAPS</title><link>http://asianbeat.com/en/photo/cosplay/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2013 12:15:00 +0900</pubDate><xstep:image>http://asianbeat.com/files/2013/04/f517647a3c2dee.jpg</xstep:image></item></channel></rss>
