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A Yo-Yo Performer Like No Other! So Japan-esque!!
Introducing one fantastic Japanese yo-yo performer who drew a lot of attention with his performance at the TED2013.
- Culture Watch | Japan | Trends | Hot Spot | Media (TV / Magazines)
- 2013.05.10
WHAT’s Yamakasa？
The Summer Festival that Embodies the ‘Nobosemon’(fierce passion) Spirit of the People of Hakata ･･･Read more.
- YAMAKASA Special | Japan | Fukuoka | Events | sightseeing | Trends
- 2013.05.01
YAMAKASA Special
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!
Hakata's Traditional Crafts are Reborn with the Help of Students.
Hakata's traditional crafts are reborn with the help of students from Kyushu Sangyo University!
- Culture Watch | Japan | Fashion | Other genre | Trends | Art
- 2013.04.26
Japanese Sake Gets a 'Moe' Makeover!
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!
- Culture Watch | Japan | Fukuoka | Manga | Events | sightseeing | Trends | Hot Spot | Art | Hobbies | Collaboration items
- 2013.04.19
World Fashion Snaps
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.
[ICON]Yun*chi － The next-generation songstress bringing Japanese original culture with a soft touch
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.
#44 Idols and Satoyama Life – Interview with Mitsui Aika, Wada Ayaka (S/mileage) and Sayashi Riho (Morning Musume)
“Ookami kodomo no Ame to Yuki” (in English: Wolf Children) 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.”
- JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN! | Japan | Other Areas | Talent/Idol | Trends | J-POP | JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!
- 2013.03.27
There's No Stopping the Nameko!
Having gained popularity, especially among high school and university girls, is the smart phone app, ‘Touch Detective – Mushroom Garden.’
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!- Culture Watch | Japan | Games | Trends
- 2013.03.12
You Think That's Air You're Breathing?
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!
- Culture Watch | Japan | Games | Trends
- 2013.03.04
Who Knew Mushroom Cultivation Could be so Therapeutic!
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"!
- Culture Watch | Japan | Games | Trends
- 2013.02.11
POWER OF GIRLS from TOKYO
In the second edition of our [POWER OF GIRLS from TOKYO] series, we introduce Higashi Kanae, who is the organizer of“Hakuchumu”, a corroborative event between young female creators born in the Heisei era. Hakuchumu crosses boundaries of fashion and art, and Higashi Kanae just loves the power generated by the girls working together, as they bring their brave new world of culture to all corners of the globe - culture created by the powerful potion of girls expressing themselves in a way that up to now has been taboo to speak of.
#24 Morning Musume’s World Handshake Tour Hits Bangkok
On the 17th of September 2012, Morning Musume put on a mini concert (2 songs) and handshake session at Bangkok’s “Gateway Ekamai” shopping center.
- JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN! | Thailand | Bangkok | Events | Talent/Idol | Trends | J-POP | JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!
- 2012.11.07
#23 The Nation's 'Moe' Characters Assemble for the "Moe 1 Grand Prix" in Akihabara
Without a doubt, the Japanese word to spread throughout the world more than any other in the 21st century would have to be "kawaii," but there's also another word which is fast converging on globalization in its own right. That word is "moe."
- JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN! | Japan | Anime | Events | sightseeing | Trends | JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!
- 2012.10.30
[ICON] ☆Taku Takahashi - DJ, Producer, Visionary
The music scene in Asia vs. the current situation in Japan. Talking music and club culture with multi-talented DJ, m-flo member and block.fm producer, ☆Taku Takahashi.
behind ASIA
In this new corner, world renowned photographer and good friend of asianbeat, Yonehara Yasumasa, will be reporting on all the latest news and info from the front line of the Asian pop cultural scene.
Hello…Steamed Meat Bun!?
This is one meat bun that looks too cute to eat! It’s Hello Kitty’s birthday on October 16, and to celebrate Japanese convenience chain Circle K and Sankusu have devised their own ‘nikuman’ (steamed meat bun) homage to the famous feline.
- Culture Watch | Japan | Gourmet | Trends | Collaboration items
- 2012.08.27
Feature “After School Midnighters”
August 25 (Sat) will see the much anticipated release of the feature anime After School Midnighters. We interviewed the Director and Producer as well as other involved parties with the keyword being “From Fukuoka to Asia”.
[ICON] Yamamoto Kansai – Beyond the bounds of designer to become a world renowned multi talented producer
Yamamoto Kansai has firmly established himself as a fashion designer by being the first Japanese to hold a fashion show in London and also participating in the Paris and New York Collections.
