[Report from Kobori in Bangkok] The "JAPAN EXPO THAILAND 2017," featuring appearances from the likes of PIKOTARO!

To mark 130 years of friendly relations between the two countries, the "JAPAN EXPO THAILAND 2017" ran for three days, starting on 10th February. Held in front of Central World, Bangkok, the event welcomed around 400,000 guests!

Japan｜ Thailand ｜ Bangkok｜ Music｜ Cosplay｜ Gourmet｜ Event Reports｜ Talent/Idol｜

2017.02.27

[Report from Kobori in Bangkok] Join me on my trip to Ko Lan and Samae Beach in southern Thailand!

When you talk about Thailand’s beach resorts, famous names that always come up are South Phuket, Ko Samui, Ko Tao and Ko Samet. But a cheaper and more accessible option could be Ko Lan, an island off Pattaya's coast line.

Japan｜ Thailand ｜ Bangkok｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

2016.06.03

[Report from Kobori in Bangkok] Healthy drinks in Thailand are now trending for girls that want to be beautiful

Girls in Bangkok are becoming more and more conscious of their health and have started to regularly intake healthy drinks. Let's go and have a look at the very industry that has catered to every girl's dream.

Thailand ｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Anime｜ Trends｜ Movies｜

2015.03.25

[Report from Kobori in Bangkok] Thailand Ministry of Commerce Runs Fashion Event in Support of the Apparel Industry

Do "babas", "Grey ray", "Onelove", "The SLEEVELESS GARDEN" and "Trimode Accessories" ring a bell? If you answered straight-away then you're probably already well-versed in Thailand's fashion industry.

Thailand ｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Anime｜ Trends｜ Movies｜

2014.08.20

[Report from Kobori in Bangkok] Thailand's Budget Movie Theaters Take to the Stage: Reclaiming Demand

The Thai company Asia Cinema Network has decided on new plans to build budget theaters all across Thailand. Approximately 200 small theaters will be opened with a single admission costing around 30 Baht (approx. 100 yen) .

Thailand ｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Anime｜ Trends｜ Movies｜

2014.07.15

[Report from Kobori in Bangkok] Bangkok has a new and popular service - the Itasha anime wraps service. How about getting your car done up in anime wrappings?

In Thailand, Japanese anime is extremely popular. With clothes, everyday goods, and practically anything you can think of being all anime-themed and fashioned after favorite characters, it's almost painful to take in. Taking this to the extreme, is the Itasha - decorating your own car in anime.

Thailand ｜ Bangkok｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Anime｜ Trends｜ Art｜ Hobbies｜

2014.06.11

[Report from Kobori in Bangkok] Thailand's first anime disco cosplay party! Thailand's only anime DJ makes a guest appearance and will make you a disco fan!

From Japan to Bangkok, the extremely popular "Anime Disco" pre-party was a success and many were belting out Japanese anime tunes!

Japan｜ Thailand ｜ Bangkok｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜ Event Reports｜ Trends｜ Hot Spot｜ J-POP｜

2014.04.18

[Report from Kobori in Bangkok] The "Harajuku Kawaii" and "Shibuya fashion" apparel team that has made its way to Bangkok finds extreme popularity!

Harajuku Kawaii and Shibuya fashions that are popular among young girls have been joined to form a new apparel brand and this venture has started to make it's way overseas with an increasing amount of speed. Last month, we decided to go in for a look at the first "Fashion Port@ Tokyo" shop in Thailand!

Japan｜ Thailand ｜ Bangkok｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Fashion｜

2014.02.18

[Report from Kobori in Bangkok] Maid Cafes Make Their Way to Thailand!

Two months into opening the first ever subculture cafe to make its way to Thailand, business is booming

Thailand ｜ Bangkok｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Cosplay｜ Gourmet｜ Trends｜ Hot Spot｜

2013.10.29