The World Seifuku Project – First Wave – Interview with Sakurai Takamasa

The figure at the forefront of bringing Japan’s “kawaii” culture to the world is Sakurai Takamasa. We spoke to him about his thoughts on the project, and of course got the latest info on kawaii culture.

World Seifuku Project | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Tokyo｜ Fashion｜ Anime｜ Collaboration items｜

2011.01.12

【EVA Edition】

This is a project that introduces and unravels the manga, anima, cosplay and other Japanese pop culture happening NOW, with the help of numbers. To coincide with the start of the World Seifuku Project we bring you the EVA edition.

Pop Culture Now | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Collaboration items｜

2011.01.07

Pop Culture Now

Now pop culture from Japan becomes popular all over the world.We introduce various Japanese pop culture like manga,animation,J-pop and cosplay.

others | Japan｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Event Reports｜ Trends｜ J-POP｜

2011.01.07

World Seifuku Project The first of a series of interviews - CONOMi

Interview with CONOMi President, Mr. Aiura:“Mr. Seifuku” shares his views on current Seifuku culture and his dreams for the future.Behind the scenes - Collaboration with Evangelion

World Seifuku Project | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Tokyo｜ Fashion｜ Anime｜ Collaboration items｜

2011.01.07

Pop Culture Now 【EVA Edition】

This is a project that introduces and unravels the manga, anima, cosplay and other Japanese pop culture happening NOW, with the help of numbers. To coincide with the start of the World Seifuku Project we bring you the EVA edition.

【EVA Edition】 | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Collaboration items｜

2011.01.06

[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.

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

2010.12.21

Summary of 2009 pop culture goods

The Eva-phone and the real-size Gundam. asianbeat checks out the hit pop culture related products of 2009.

Trend Topics | Japan｜ Anime｜ Other genre｜ Trends｜ Hobbies｜ Collaboration items｜

2010.01.15

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

asianbeat meets 3 hot actors

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

2009.11.30

Currently the most famous Japanese! Mizuki Ichiro 40th debut anniversary (Part 2)

We asked Aniki about anime, overseas and his source of energy.

Feature: Artist | Japan｜ Anime｜ Talent/Idol｜

2009.11.13

Currently the most famous Japanese! Mizuki Ichiro 40th anniversary (Part 1)

Who is Mizuki Ichiro?

Feature: Artist | Japan｜ Anime｜ Talent/Idol｜

2009.11.13

TAKAHASHI RUMIKO EXHIBITION　It’s a Rumic World

Takahashi Rumiko is a manga artist who has been loved by all generations throughout the world. An exhibition of her work is currently on display.

Feature: Artist | Fukuoka｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Event Reports｜

2009.08.31

asianbeat original pop culture column [Evangelion – It’s Japan]

Evangelion - not just a movie but a social phenomenon

anime | Japan｜ Anime｜ pop culture column｜

2009.07.29

K-ON song “HOKA-GO TEA TIME” makes No.1

A first for anime characters!

Trend Topics | Japan｜ Tokyo｜ Music｜ Manga｜ Anime｜

2009.07.28

Moe sighted on Bangkok BTS

Train covered in cute kawaii anime characters

Trend Topics | Bangkok｜ Manga｜ Anime｜

2009.06.26

Popular Japanese sports stars anime heroes in TV ad!

Olympic and WBC stars become anime characters!

Trend Topics | Tokyo｜ Anime｜ Talent/Idol｜ Media (TV / Magazines)｜

2009.06.24

No Longer Human + Death Note, Hell Screen + BLEACH equals?

Japanese literature classics team up with top manga illustrators

Trend Topics | Tokyo｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Other genre｜

2009.06.17

Your face on a “Kamen Rider” avatar-like figurine is all the rage !?

One of a kind Kamen Rider figurine

Trend Topics | Tokyo｜ Anime｜ Other genre｜

2009.06.15

Manga boosts town’s coffers. Lucky Star brings a ￥100 million to economy.

Boosting the local economy through anime moe

Trend Topics | Manga｜ Anime｜ Other genre｜

2009.06.08

Dreamlike"Gun-Pla Bible" finally arrives!!

Gun-Pla book for adults, brings you right back to your childhood！

Trend Topics | Japan｜ Tokyo｜ Anime｜ Hobbies｜

2009.06.02

Japanese animation song concert held in Bangkok! VIP tickets were immediately sold-out!

KAGEYAMA HIRINOBU V.S. ENDO MASAAKI LIVE IN BANKOK 2009

Trend Topics | Bangkok｜ Music｜ Anime｜ Event Reports｜ Other genre｜

2009.05.28