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Let's Go to Comiket！～Summer Comiket 2011 Event Report～

Misa Misa's Special Report -　Let's Go to Comiket!

2011.08.31

Misa Misa's Special Report -　Let's Go to Comiket!

Comic Market Special! Event report on the world's largest self-published comic book fair, held at Tokyo’s Big Sight convention venue in Japan, August 12～14, 2011.

Event | archive_manga | Trends | Events | Tokyo | Games | Cosplay | Anime | Manga | Japan

2011.08.31

#2 Ricchan Overload

An otaku history of 16 years! Our next guest is a MASSIVE fan of Ritsu Tainaka (aka Ricchan) of “K-On!” and he’s got all the goods to prove it!

“Otakus @ Home” the 10 million Yen project | Hobbies | Anime | Manga | Japan

2011.08.30

Event Report: Monster Hunter Festa 2011

On the 7th of August, beasts, monsters and armour-clad cats descended on Japan’s southern-most island, Kyushu, for what was the Fukuoka-leg of the national Monster Hunter Festa 2011.

Event | archive_game | Hobbies | Events | Games | Japan

2011.08.22

【Culture Watch】 Summer Comic Market Report by Expert, MISAMISA!!

Culture Watch: bringing you the latest news and gossip in Japanese pop-culture! Misamisa's event report on Japan's largest self-published comic book fair! Summer Comiket 2011!

Culture Watch | Hobbies | Events | Games | Cosplay | Anime | Manga | Japan

2011.08.17

Let's go to COMIKET! - Beginners Guide to Comiket -

Misa Misa's Special Report -　Let's Go to Comiket!

2011.08.12

#1 When Style and Otaku Culture Converge...!

What does the inside of an otaku’s room look like? “Otakus @ Home” reveals all as we explore the homes of self-professed otakus and try find which otaku can boast the most expensive collector’s item!

“Otakus @ Home” the 10 million Yen project | Hobbies | Anime | Manga | Japan

2011.08.11

【Culture Watch】 Summer Sonic Bound!

With plenty more scorching hot summer days ahead of us Japan is well and truly in the grip of music festival fever. SUMMER SONIC 2011 is on this weekend and it's shaping up to be epic!

Culture Watch | Club music | Feature 4 | Events | Tokyo | Music | Japan

2011.08.10

【Culture Watch】Momochi Cosplay Party – Report!

Report on the first day of the "Momochi Cosplay Party," July 30, 2011.

Culture Watch | Feature 4 | Trends | Cosplay | Anime | Japan

2011.08.04

Monster Hunter Festa 2011

It’s mid-summer here in Japan and for gamers that can only mean one thing – Hunting Season! Monster Hunter Festa 2011 - Fukuoka!

Event | Feature 2 | Events | Fukuoka | Games | Japan

2011.08.02

Fukuoka Gourmet Ramen Guide

Japanese Cuisine – Founded on B Grade Menu. Price is B Grade, Taste is A Grade – Digging into Fukuoka Ramen

food | archive_etc | Feature 3 | Fukuoka | Gourmet | Japan

2011.08.01

【Culture Watch】Ahh Summer: the beach, fireworks, and…cosplay!?

Culture Watch: bringing you the latest news and gossip in Japanese pop-culture! Fukuoka, Momochi Cosplay Party!

Culture Watch | Feature 4 | Cosplay | Japan

2011.07.27

【Culture Watch】 The Wait is Over! HUNTER×HUNTER #28

Culture Watch: bringing you the latest news and gossip in Japanese pop-culture! HUNTER×HUNTER #28

Culture Watch | Feature 2 | Manga | Japan

2011.07.20

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!

feature | archive_event | Trends | Events | Fukuoka | Japan

2011.07.01

WHAT’s Yamakasa？

The Summer Festival that Embodies the ‘Nobosemon’(fierce passion) Spirit of the People of Hakata ･･･Read more.

YAMAKASA Special | Trends | sightseeing | Events | Fukuoka | Japan

2011.06.29

Yamakasa Photo Gallery

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.

YAMAKASA Special | Photos | sightseeing | Events | Fukuoka | Japan

2011.06.29

Yamakasa×PORTER Collaboration Bag Now on sale！

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.”･･･Read more

YAMAKASA Special | Collaboration items | Events | Tokyo | Fukuoka | Fashion | Japan

2011.06.29

【Culture Watch】 Death of the Cartoon: X-men Japanified!

Culture Watch: bringing you the latest news and gossip in Japanese pop-culture! Japanese anime-ization of a US classic!

Culture Watch | Trends | Feature 2 | Other genre | Anime | Japan

2011.06.09

【Culture Watch】 Virtual Idol’s leading the karaoke song rankings!?

Culture Watch: bringing you the latest news and gossip in Japanese pop-culture! Hatsune Miku - Japan's next big export?

Culture Watch | Trends | Feature 2 | Other genre | Japan

2011.06.07

【Culture Watch】 Manga series “Himizu” getting a movie makeover!

Culture Watch: bringing you the latest news and gossip in Japanese pop-culture! This week: Cult manga series "Himizu" set for the silver screen!

Culture Watch | Feature 2 | Other genre | Anime | Japan

2011.06.02