[ICON] Maiko Fukushima - The Young Akihabara Producer that Revolutionized the Idol World

Maiko Fukushima, also known as "Mofuku-chan" is a highly sought-after producer. 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".

Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Fashion｜ Music｜ Talent/Idol｜ Trends｜ Art｜ J-POP｜

2014.11.07

[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.

Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Music｜ J-POP｜ Club music｜

2013.03.29

[ICON] Sebastian Masuda – On a mission to bring Harajuku Kawaii Culture to the world

We talk Sebastian, the art director and producer of 6%DOKIDOKI about the beginnings and direction of HARAJUKU KAWAII culture.

Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Fashion｜ Music｜ Trends｜ Art｜

2012.11.02

[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.

Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Music｜ Trends｜ J-POP｜ K-POP｜ Club music｜

2012.09.25

[ICON] Sono Sion - Cinema genius charms all with his unique view of the world

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.

Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Manga｜ Movies｜

2012.09.07

[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.

Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Fashion｜ Music｜ Talent/Idol｜ Trends｜ Art｜

2012.07.27

[ICON] Kamiyama Kenji - Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. Director talks Japanese Anime.

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.

Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Anime｜ Movies｜

2012.07.13

[ICON] Julie Watai - Gifted Creator and World Renowned Hard-Core Otaku

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!

Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Cosplay｜ Talent/Idol｜ Club music｜

2012.05.25

[ICON] Nemu Yumemi – New Generation Cultural Icon Linking Akihabara and Harajuku

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.

Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Anime｜ Art｜ Club music｜

2012.05.11

[ICON] DANCEROID - The Next Wave of Pop Idols Born of a New Generation

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!

Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Cosplay｜ Talent/Idol｜ Trends｜ Club music｜

2012.05.01

[ICON] Kalafina - The Female Unit Whose Vocals Generate a World of Fantasy

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.

Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Music｜ Anime｜ J-POP｜

2012.04.26

[ICON] FPM Tanaka Tomoyuki - A DJ Making His Mark on the World Stage

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.

Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Music｜ Trends｜ J-POP｜ Club music｜

2012.04.17

[ICON] Yonehara Yasumasa - Cheki Wielding Photographer and Spokesman for Youth Culture

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!

Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Fashion｜ Talent/Idol｜ Trends｜ Art｜ Media (TV / Magazines)｜

2012.04.12

[ICON] Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – The Harajuku Girl Setting the World on Fire

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.

Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Fashion｜ Music｜ Talent/Idol｜ Trends｜ Club music｜

2012.02.07

[ICON] Ohno Toshiya - Producer with a Modern Day Edge in the Pursuit of Realism

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....

Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Fashion｜ Music｜ Event Reports｜ Trends｜ Media (TV / Magazines)｜

2011.05.11

[ICON] Eico Hanamura - The Shojo Manga Artist Whose Works Cast a Spell Over the World

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.

Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Manga｜

2011.01.07

[ICON] Sakura Inagaki Saki - The Kawaii Comedian with Bite

She looks cute with cosplay of Evangelion. She is new type of women commedian.We approached her honesty face likes Evangelion and being commedian.

Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Fashion｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Talent/Idol｜ Trends｜ Collaboration items｜

2010.12.21

[ICON] Steve Aoki - The American Hero Who Carries the Name 'Aoki' Around the World

Steve Aoki is international DJ. What to he like music and a scene in Japan, etc.

Japan｜ Other Areas｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Fashion｜ Music｜ Event Reports｜ Trends｜

2010.09.22

[ICON] T-ra Chantasawasdee - The Thai Fashion Designer with the Whole World's Attention

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.

Thailand ｜ Bangkok｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Fashion｜

2010.03.16

[ICON] Isogai Ryuko, Oyama Masashi and Kitadai Takashi - Three Young Up-and-Coming Actors

asianbeat meets 3 hot actors

Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜ Event Reports｜ Talent/Idol｜

2009.11.30