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Starting out her career at the Akihabara live house "Dear Stage" and "MOGRA" as an organizer, she eventually became the producer of the famous Akihabara idol group "Dempagumi.inc".]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>https://asianbeat.com/files/2014/07/f53d88215b7651.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>[ICON]Yun*chi － The next-generation songstress bringing Japanese original culture with a soft touch</title><link>https://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>https://asianbeat.com/files/2012/12/f50cab197bd775.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>[ICON] Sebastian Masuda – On a mission to bring Harajuku Kawaii Culture to the world</title><link>https://asianbeat.com/en/icon/m_sebastian.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:30:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[We talk Sebastian, the art director and producer of 6%DOKIDOKI about the beginnings and direction of HARAJUKU KAWAII culture.]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>https://asianbeat.com/files/2012/10/f506e9af861d65.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>[ICON] ☆Taku Takahashi - DJ, Producer, Visionary</title><link>https://asianbeat.com/en/icon/takutakahashi.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2012 17:15:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[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.]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>https://asianbeat.com/files/2012/09/f504d5d1da0f6e.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>[ICON] Sono Sion - Cinema genius charms all with his unique view of the world</title><link>https://asianbeat.com/en/icon/sono_shion.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2012 10:45:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[ We talk to Sono about the creative roots and attraction of his most recent work, which was greatly affected by the March 11 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami, and how this changed the script so much.]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>https://asianbeat.com/files/2012/01/f4f0d6b426a2ae.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>[ICON] Yamamoto Kansai – Beyond the bounds of designer to become a world renowned multi talented producer</title><link>https://asianbeat.com/en/icon/yamamotokansai.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2012 11:30:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[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.]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>https://asianbeat.com/files/2011/09/f4e72c6f70c566.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>[ICON] Kamiyama Kenji - Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. Director talks Japanese Anime.</title><link>https://asianbeat.com/en/icon/kamiyamakenji.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2012 10:00:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[Director Kamiyama Kenji has gained high acclaim for his television animations such as the GHOST IN A SHELL: STANE ALONE COMPLEX series and EDEN OF THE EAST, a topical collaboration he worked on with Umino Chika. We talked with Kamiyama, who is at the forefront of Japanese animation, about its fascination.]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>https://asianbeat.com/files/2011/05/f4dcb885e0d7e4.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>[ICON] Julie Watai - Gifted Creator and World Renowned Hard-Core Otaku</title><link>https://asianbeat.com/en/icon/julie_watai.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 10:30:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[Julie Watai continues to express her unique view of the world as a photographer, musician and if the occasion demands, an idol. What otaku culture is this gifted creator focused on right now…Read on!]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>https://asianbeat.com/files/2012/03/f4f73bc55b89c6.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>[ICON] Nemu Yumemi – New Generation Cultural Icon Linking Akihabara and Harajuku</title><link>https://asianbeat.com/en/icon/yumeminemu.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 12:45:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[Nemu Yumemi is an idol so active that there is hardly a day that goes by where you don’t see her name in some form of media. We caught up with her personal side as she brings together the cultures of Akihabara and Harajuku.]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>https://asianbeat.com/files/2012/05/f4fac850c2d0b0.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>[ICON] DANCEROID - The Next Wave of Pop Idols Born of a New Generation</title><link>https://asianbeat.com/en/icon/danceroid.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 10:30:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[DANCEROID was formed to dance on the Nico Nico Douga video site category “Odotte-mita” (I tried this dance). So just how did these girls rise to Nico Nico Douga fame and what does the future hold in store for them? Read on!]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>https://asianbeat.com/files/2012/03/f4f73bc55b4377.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>[ICON] Kalafina - The Female Unit Whose Vocals Generate a World of Fantasy</title><link>https://asianbeat.com/en/icon/kalafina.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:30:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[Kalafina is a musical project put together by Kajiura Yuki. All those who listen to their unique music become drawn into their world of fantasy. And their popularity has gone beyond Japan as they begin to gain recognition worldwide.]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>https://asianbeat.com/files/2012/03/f4f73bc55b7e0e.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>[ICON] FPM Tanaka Tomoyuki - A DJ Making His Mark on the World Stage</title><link>https://asianbeat.com/en/icon/fpm.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:30:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[DJ FPM has performed on the international stage playing in more than 50 cities all over the world. We talked to him about his career, perspectives and future direction.]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>https://asianbeat.com/files/2012/03/f4f73bc55b5ae6.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>[ICON] Yonehara Yasumasa - Cheki Wielding Photographer and Spokesman for Youth Culture</title><link>https://asianbeat.com/en/icon/yonehara_yasumasa.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:30:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[Yasumasa Yonehara has built a career for himself taking photos of girls and his ability is recognized world wide. How did he get to be where he is today and what are his thoughts on the present day Japan? Read on! ]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>https://asianbeat.com/files/2012/04/f4f863b7512def.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>[ICON] Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – The Harajuku Girl Setting the World on Fire</title><link>https://asianbeat.com/en/icon/kyarypamyupamyu.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[Kyary Pamyu Pamyu has become a phenomenon as a model for the "Harajuku fashion", while at the same time writing a uniquely expressive blog.From last year she has started her musical career, the lead track “PONPONPON” was released to the world via the iTune®Store and YouTube, and her influence has spread throughout the globe.<br />]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>https://asianbeat.com/files/2011/08/f4e5c90e85ff23.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>[ICON] Ohno Toshiya - Producer with a Modern Day Edge in the Pursuit of Realism</title><link>https://asianbeat.com/en/icon/f10052601.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 00:15:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[He will tell his future vision and talk about the scene of prosperity as through the editor of stylish magazine "FINE""WARP MAGAZINE JAPAN". You can check a continuation from here....]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>https://asianbeat.com/files/2010/07/f4c523feacef1b.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>[ICON] Eico Hanamura - The Shojo Manga Artist Whose Works Cast a Spell Over the World</title><link>https://asianbeat.com/en/icon/hanamura_eico.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jan 2011 02:15:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[Cute and pop comic with The girl who has big shinning eyes and long eyelashes, “Eico Hanamura” who is a famous cartoonist in the world and her every cartoon characters are cute and pop. She is flourished over 50 years. ]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>https://asianbeat.com/files/2010/11/f4cedf7b4d2521.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>[ICON] Sakura Inagaki Saki - The Kawaii Comedian with Bite</title><link>https://asianbeat.com/en/icon/inagaki_saki.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2010 17:00:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[She looks cute with cosplay of Evangelion. She is new type of women commedian.We approached her honesty face likes Evangelion and being commedian.]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>https://asianbeat.com/files/2010/12/f4d0184c63c563.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>[ICON] Steve Aoki - The American Hero Who Carries the Name 'Aoki' Around the World</title><link>https://asianbeat.com/en/icon/f10060201.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 18:00:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[Steve Aoki is international DJ. What to he like music and a scene in Japan, etc. ]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>https://asianbeat.com/files/2010/07/f4c523feacf303.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>[ICON] T-ra Chantasawasdee - The Thai Fashion Designer with the Whole World's Attention</title><link>https://asianbeat.com/en/icon/f10031101.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:45:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[T-ra Chantasawasdee (T-ra) is a Thai designer who has participated in a number of shows and won many awards throughout the world. We caught up with him in Bangkok.]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>https://asianbeat.com/files/2010/03/f4b98bca52f2c0.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>[ICON] Isogai Ryuko, Oyama Masashi and Kitadai Takashi - Three Young Up-and-Coming Actors</title><link>https://asianbeat.com/en/icon/f09112401.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:00:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[asianbeat meets 3 hot actors ]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>https://asianbeat.com/files/2009/11/f4b0b93eb39dbd.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>[ICON] Katsuya Nakamura - MSGR Owner and Driving Force Behind Fukuoka Street Fashion</title><link>https://asianbeat.com/en/icon/f09081401.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:45:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[“I only handle items that I think are the best.” These are the words of the owner of MSGR (Messenger), a store that brings you the real street stuff.<br />]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>https://asianbeat.com/files/2009/08/f4a8528af660fe.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>[ICON] Osamu Namba - Top Shop “sinkirou” Owner</title><link>https://asianbeat.com/en/icon/f09073001.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 19:15:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[Satisfaction for both men and women shoppers. The shop owner behind a great selection of clothes.]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>https://asianbeat.com/files/2009/07/f4a7177b1b17ec.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>[ICON] Atelier Bravo - Fukuoka Artists Take on the World!</title><link>https://asianbeat.com/en/icon/n09070301.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:45:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[Joy Club Plaza is a facility in Fukuoka where intellectually handicapped people get together and are actively involved in society through music and art.  The art group is called Atelier Bravo, made up of 5 men and 3 women.]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>https://asianbeat.com/files/2010/08/f4c68409cc0e8a.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>[ICON] Takehiko Inoue - The LAST Manga Exhibition –“Kumamoto Version”</title><link>https://asianbeat.com/en/icon/n09060103.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:15:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[The ultimate culture, beyond description will grab you.]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>https://asianbeat.com/files/2010/08/f4c6428f92924c.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>[ICON] Yukari Ichijo - Master Shojo Manga Artist </title><link>https://asianbeat.com/en/icon/ab_feature_38.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 02:00:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[Master Shojo Manga Artist Yukari Ichijo Interview “I wanted to create a dual between a rich and poor girl – battling it out on a level playing field”]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>https://asianbeat.com/files/2009/05/f4a20d6ecc717f.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>[ICON] Tomotaka Takahashi - about robot development that creates culture </title><link>https://asianbeat.com/en/icon/ab_feature_29.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 10:30:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[asianbeat speaks to Tomotaka Takahashi about robot development that creates culture.  Robo Garage Owner / Robot Creator Tomotaka Takahashi]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>https://asianbeat.com/files/f4a1f8562c9aea.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>[ICON] Naomi Kawase - Film director</title><link>https://asianbeat.com/en/icon/ab_feature_26.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 10:15:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[Naomi Kawase, film director.  Off to make a movie that can only be made in Thailand]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>https://asianbeat.com/files/f4a1f833c81276.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>[ICON] Fumiya Fujii - 25 years, 15 years, and still going strong</title><link>https://asianbeat.com/en/icon/ab_feature_06.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:15:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[Fumiya, who has always been at the forefront of Japanese music, talks to us candidly about the path he had taken and his feelings toward music, art and Asia.]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>https://asianbeat.com/files/f4a1f716bf1ec8.jpg</xstep:image></item><item><title>[ICON] Leiji Matsumoto - Dreams Do Come True -</title><link>https://asianbeat.com/en/icon/archive_20080608_143257.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:00:00 +0900</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[To close our Manga Month, we interview the treasure of the　world of Japanese manga, Mr. Leiji Matsumoto, a native of Kitakyushu. ]]></content:encoded><xstep:image>https://asianbeat.com/files/2009/06/f4a38580220db6.jpg</xstep:image></item></channel></rss>
