• Life-size VF-25 Valkyrie and Minmay from the “Macross” series on Display at Minatomirai Station in Yokohama

  The statues are set up to celebrate the 30-year anniversary of the first broadcast of the series “The Super Dimension Fortress Macross” on TV in Japan.

  Japan｜ Anime｜

  2013.09.17

• "Aranzi caravan" of Aranziaronzo is now in Fukuoka

  Aranziaronzo is a Japanese popular brand that creates cute goods.

  Japan｜ Other genre｜ Trends｜

  2013.09.13

• What exactly the recent “chunibyou” (lit. Middle school 2nd year illness) syndrome is and how to cope

  What exactly the recent “chunibyou” (lit. Middle school 2nd year illness) syndrome is and how to cope

  Japan｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Trends｜

  2013.09.10

• "Attack on Titan" browser Game Recruiting 10,000 Beta Testers

  "Attack on Titan" (Shingeki no Kyojin) is going to be made into an online browser game.

  Japan｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Game & e-Sports｜

  2013.09.07

• Have you heard of the “Kagerou Project?”

  The young man who has recently been releasing hit after hit song: “Jin: Natural Enemy P” has all of us captivated and wanting more!

  Music｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Trends｜ J-POP｜

  2013.08.31

• "Puella Magi Madoka Magica" vending machines are now in Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka.

  The design of the machines differs from each 3 stores and any of the characters - Madoka Kaname, Mami Tomoe, Homura Akemi, Sayaka Miki or Kyōko Sakura are depicted on machines.

  Japan｜ Anime｜ Gourmet｜ Hot Spot｜ Hobbies｜

  2013.07.16

• New Sellout of ONE PIECE Shokugan-figures

  Bandai Candytoy Department has announced the sellout of 3rd & 4th memorial products for ONE PIECE shokugan "ANNIVERSARY YEAR PROJECT".

  Japan｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Gourmet｜ Trends｜

  2013.06.29

• Theatrical length anime of "Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions" is released on September 14.

  Theatrical length anime of "Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions" is released on September 14.

  Japan｜ Anime｜ Movies｜

  2013.06.24

• The anime "No Matter How I Look at It, It's You Guys' Fault I'm Not Popular!"'s model sheets & start date of broadcast were published.

  The anime "No Matter How I Look at It, It's You Guys' Fault I'm Not Popular!"'s model sheets & start date of broadcast were published.

  Japan｜ Manga｜ Anime｜

  2013.06.21

• A cover song with Japanese traditional instruments

  A YouTube video of a cover version with nearly 300,000 views in just one month!

  Japan｜ Music｜ Talent/Idol｜ Media (TV / Magazines)｜ videos｜

  2013.06.14

• TV anime "Attack on Titan"'s opening & closing theme in the second half part episodes were just published.

  "Attack on Titan"'s opening & closing theme in the second half part episodes were just published. This anime has been on TV since this April and so popular among the World.

  Japan｜ Music｜ Manga｜ Anime｜

  2013.06.12

• Fukuoka: My Second Home -The Charm of Fukuoka Through the Eyes of an International Student

  Did you know that after Tokyo and Osaka, Fukuoka is the next prefecture with the highest number of international students? Currently there are approximately 9000 students from around 100 different countries studying in Fukuoka prefecture. Today we would like to show you a video by an former international student, reflecting on what she found so attractive about Fukuoka!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ videos｜

  2013.06.10

• From Fukuoka to the World: Kawaii Culture is here to stay!

  From Fukuoka to the World: Kawaii Culture is here to stay!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Fashion｜

  2013.06.08

• Hooked on BAND A

  Recently, I discovered and have taken a liking to a band known as BAND A and therefore would like to talk a bit about them.

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Tokyo｜ Music｜ J-POP｜

  2013.06.06

• [Photo Report] “The Evangelion and Katana (Japanese swords) Exhibition”

  “The Evangelion and Katana (Japanese swords) Exhibition” is currently being held at Nishitetsu Hall in Fukuoka City.　At the entrance, you are welcomed by the panels of Asuka, Rei, Mari, Shinji and Kaworu.

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Event Reports｜ Art｜

  2013.05.24

• Dishes from the Japanese home kitchen

  How to cook washoku (Japanese cuisine) - Featuring home-cooked meal -

  Japan｜ videos｜

  2013.05.20

• 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.

  Japan｜ Trends｜ Hot Spot｜ Media (TV / Magazines)｜

  2013.05.10

• Global Popularity of Japanese Pop Culture Picks Up Speed

  "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.

  Japan｜ France｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Event Reports｜ J-POP｜

  2013.05.01

• 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!

  Japan｜ 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!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Manga｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ Trends｜ Hot Spot｜ Art｜ Hobbies｜ Collaboration items｜

  2013.04.19