Pop Culture Chronicles ～ On the Trail of Japanese Icons Around the World ～

In this new series, cultural diplomat Sakurai Takamasa delivers the latest on anime, cosplay, and idols that have found popularity throughout the world!

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#2 Joint Concert in Paris! ℃-ute and Berryz Kobo. Find out how both groups feel!

It's now almost one year on from ℃-ute's first international concert. One year ago the group's dreams came true with their first gig abroad in Paris.

Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Talent/Idol｜ J-POP｜ Pop Culture Observations｜

2014.06.18
#1 My interview with Morning Musume。'14 before their New York concert. Also J-MELO, the Musume and me

In 2008 I started work in earnest on the topic of cultural exchange. It's been almost 7 years since then, and during that time one group has been part of an enormous turning point for Japan's cultural image. Meeting Morning Musume。 was a turning point for me too.

Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Talent/Idol｜ J-POP｜ Pop Culture Observations｜

2014.06.04