[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#52 Interview with Anime Director, Shinkai Makoto – "I want to show people the beauty in everyday scenery from a different angle"

Anime director Shinkai Makoto is renowned the world over and his latest theatrical length work is about to be released (May 31st 2013).

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2013.05.22

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.

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2013.05.01

[Otaku's @ Home] #20 A Taiwanese Student's Love for Ayanami Rei

Our next guest is from Taiwan and is a fan of “Neon Genesis Evangelion,” especially the female protagonist Ayanami Rei.

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2013.04.23

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#46 Training Talented Individuals to Become International Producers – An Important Issue for the Japanese Economy

I often receive a lot of inquiries from business people from various industries regarding the popularity of Japanese culture overseas and international events that showcase Japanese pop culture.

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2013.04.10

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#45 China-Japan Relations and Beijing’s Maid Izakaya, “Rojiura”

Maid izakaya, “Yaneura,” is a Japanese style pub in Beijing where the waitresses are all dressed as French maids. They’ve been featured on various TV programs and are quite well known now, even in Japan.

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2013.04.03

[Otaku's @ Home] #19 Student, Cosplayer, Magazine Editor - One Super-Active Otaku Girl!

In episode #19 we introduce you to a girl who's a university and perhaps one of the more active otakus out there to date!

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2013.03.28

Zhongxin cup COSPLAY Convention

Zhongxin cup COSPLAY Convention　Phoro Report

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2013.03.22

"Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods" Release Imminent!!

It’s almost here! We’re now but days away from the release of “Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods.” Eighteen years have passed since the series ceased its serialization, but Dragon Ball is a masterpiece of a series that never grows old.

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2013.03.21

[Otaku's @ Home] #18 A Hong Kong Otaku and His Moe Mecha Hideaway

Our next guest is from Hong Kong and his passion encompasses both the moe and the mecha genres!

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2013.03.19

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#41 Cosplay in the Middle East – Japanese Cosplay Uniting Nations

“I just love manga and cosplay. Manga is now sold all over the world and I want to go and see people in other countries cosplaying Japanese manga and anime characters for myself.”Soon after meeting Kanna, this is the email she sent me.

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2013.03.06

[Otaku's @ Home] #17 Otaku Rooms Down-Under!

This week we have a Chinese-Australian with a passion for all things otaku!

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2013.03.04

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#39 Cultural Diplomacy with Voice Actress, Uesaka Sumire, in Qatar.

This week I’m continuing with my running series on my trip to Qatar and the Doha International Book Fair. Japan was the guest country of honor at the Fair and it was my role to organize the events to be held at the Japan booth. One of said events was a talk with Japanese voice actress, Uesaka Sumire.

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2013.02.20

[Otaku's @ Home] #16 A Room Devoted to Himoo Yuina

This week we introduce a "Tokimeki Memorial" fan whose collection of Himoo Yuina goods alone stands at around 300 pieces!

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2013.02.15

[Otaku's @ Home] #15 Dollfie Dream House U.S.A.

In this installment we introduce you to the proud owner of a room lined with Dollfie Dream goods.

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2013.02.05

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#35 Fahion, Beauty and the Moscow J FEST

Moscow's "J FEST" has become a signature event of the winter season in Moscow and is now in its fourth year – the most recent installment being held in December last year (2012). It’s the largest Japanese pop culture event of its kind in Moscow and the main attraction has remained constant from the very beginning: the fashion show.

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2013.01.23

Aru Aru City's "Naruto Play Stadium" and Kaiyodo Figurine Exhibition!

Photo report from Kitakyushu's (Fukuoka prefecture) Aru Aru City "Naruto Shippuden Play Stadium" and the Kitakyushu Manga Museum's "Kaiyodo Figurine Exhibition"!

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2013.01.17

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#34 Makino Yui Performs Live and a Special Message from Uesaka Sumire to Her Fans – Moscow J FEST 2012

“When I stood up on stage, I found out just how much love for Japan there is.”
That’s what singer and voice actress, Makino Yui, said to me backstage after her performance at J FEST in Moscow.

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2013.01.16

[Cosplay Snap] Comic World HongKong 33

Hong Kong proving its cosplay prowess once again! Cosplayers heralding in the Chinese New Year (2012) in style at "Comic World Hong Kong 33"!

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2013.01.10

Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong 2012

Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong 2012 - Photo Report

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2012.12.27

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#31 Takahashi Ai’s Thoughts on Joining the Cast of "Detective Conan"

It was more than 15 years ago now that I met “Detective Conan” producer, Suwa Michihiko, when we just happened to end up sitting next to each other at the same bar in Shinjuku’s Golden Gai.

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2012.12.26