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#32 Japan-Russia Youth Exchange Group - From AniCon to Summer Camp to Orphanage. Now I want to Learn More About Russia!
In my previous two articles I have focused on writing about the Japan-Russia Youth Exchange Center-organized Japan-Russia Youth Exchange Group, first with voice actress, Sumire Uesaka, and then in my last article with LinQ. This will be my third and final article in this mini series.
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[Cosplayers Laboratory] - Japan - #011 Kuromitu
The popular corner "Cos Lab Japan" edition has started up again! Well-known cosplayers will continue to make appearances throughout this series. As for our 11th edition, please welcome the popular cosplayer, Kuromitu!
- [Cosplayers Laboratory] - Japan - | Japan｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜
- 2015.08.17
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[Hot Spots] Fukuoka Asian Art Museum
Find out more about the "Fukuoka Asian Art Museum!" Located in the central Fukuoka, this hot spot for Asian art draws in contstant attention from both inside and outside Japan, playing host to a vast array of exhibitions and events throughout the year!
- Hot Spots - Things to see and do! | Japan｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜ Art｜
- 2015.08.10
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The "YO-KAI WATCH Hakken! Yo-kai Town! (Discover Yo-kai Town!)" Fukuoka PARCO Store! Photo Report!
The dream like "YO-KAI WATCH Hakken! Yo-kai Town!" shop has opened on the 8th floor of Fukuoka PARCO Honkan (Main building), and has a huge range of "YO-KAI WATCH" goods and products on sale! We've got lots of photographs from inside the store, so feel free to use them as a point of reference for when you visit!
- Etcetra SNAPS | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Hot Spot｜
- 2015.08.07
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#31 What did Idol Industry Frontrunners, LinQ, Learn on Their Cultural Diplomacy Trip to Russia? My Interview with the Girls Just Before Their Return to Japan!
Saint Petersburg had been on the cultural diplomacy agenda for voice actress Sumire Uesaka and myself for some many years now, and with the help of the Consulate-General of Japan in St. Petersburg and all the people involved in “AniCon,” one of the partner events of the International Otaku Expo Association (IOEA) which I am executive director of, our plans took shape and even evolved to become a trip involving a whole entourage of friends and like-minded individuals.
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Itoshima Area Guide Brought to You by Reporter Hiro
International student Hiro, from England, reports on the top places to visit in the Itoshima area!
- Articles Sorted by Area | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜ videos｜
- 2015.07.31
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Fukuoka Otaku Map #15 MOJI PARA FUKUOKA
In the 15th installment of our series we bring to you "MOJI PARA Fukuoka!" A one-of-a-kind sticker-specialist store, that is perfect for anyone looking to get ready to cheer on their favorite idol live in concert!
- Fukuoka Otaku Map | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Anime｜ Talent/Idol｜ Hobbies｜
- 2015.07.28
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#30 Cultural Diplomacy in St. Petersburg – Interview with Sumire Uesaka
Four and a half years have flown by since I first started speaking about cultural diplomacy with Sumire Uesaka. In that time, we’ve not only taken our form of cultural diplomacy to Doha, Qatar, but we even managed to fulfill Uesaka’s ardent wish of carrying out activities in Moscow, Russia, as well.
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A Feature of Fukuoka Summer - "Welcome to the Picture Book Museum 2015" is about to start!
Summer in Fukuoka can only mean one thing... "Oide-yo! Ehon Museum (The Picture Book Museum)"! The event is held in the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum and has been running for 8 consecutive years, having started in 2007! Every year fans look forward to this time in excited anticipation, and this year's event will open on Friday 24 July!
- Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ Art｜
- 2015.07.21
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MASOCHISTIC ONO BAND's Tour Finale also to be broadcast Overseas! Check out the int'l venue info!!
MASOCHISTIC ONO BAND's （MOB） final performance of their first national tour will take place in Makuhari on 12 July and will be broadcast live in various cinemas throughout the Japan!
- Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Music｜ Anime｜ Movies｜
- 2015.07.10
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Check-out our newly designed asianbeat website!
Our newly designed asianbeat website is up and running!
- Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ China｜ Korea｜ Thailand ｜ Taiwan｜ Vietnam｜ Other genre｜
- 2015.07.10
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#29 Morning Musume｡’15 Extended Interview with the 12th Generation (Part2) - “I want to devote my life to Morning Musume｡ just like Michishige-san did”
Following on from my previous article, this week I continue my interview with the four 12th generation members of Morning Musume｡, an idol group that plays a significant role in Japan’s attempts to become more connected with the rest of the world.
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#28 Morning Musume｡’15 Extended Interview with the 12th Generation (Part 1) – “I never realized how much preparation goes into a live performance and how much practice you have to do up until the opening day.”
My interview with Mizuki Fukumura shortly after she was appointed as the new leader of Morning Musume｡ drew a wave a response from people all over the world.
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CONNECT JAPAN 2015 PHOTO REPORT
From May 15 to May 17 "CONNECT JAPAN 2015" was held in Bangkok, Thailand, introducing the broad, far-reaching appeal of Japan. The event did its best to take the best of Japanese fashion, culture, food, local products, as well as tourist information to Thailand. asianbeat was there too, joining in with the fun and promoting both the website, as well as Fukuoka Prefecture!
- EVENT SNAPS | Japan｜ Thailand ｜ Fukuoka｜ Fashion｜ Music｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜ Event Reports｜ Talent/Idol｜ sightseeing｜ J-POP｜
- 2015.06.22
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It's our 10th Anniversary! Thank you for your "asianbeat Stories"!
Time has passed very quickly and with this year being our 10th Anniversary, we wanted to do something special to celebrate both asianbeat and our readers with our new special feature: "Send in your asianbeat Stories!" Now we’d like to share with you these fabulous stories!
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Celebrating the new release "Love Live! The School Idol Movie," the Zacrich x Love Live! collaboration will give you the chance to vote for your 2 favorite characters!
Which 2 characters will appear on Zacrich ice cream packages!? You decide! Vote for your favorite duo from Love Live!
- Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Music｜ Anime｜ Movies｜
- 2015.06.11
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#27 ℃-ute Interview – With Japan and Mexico Forging Closer Ties, How Will the Idols Approach Their Long-Awaited Mexico Performance
Come September 2015, a concert to be held in Mexico by Japanese idol group ℃-ute – an event that so many local fans have long dreamed about – will finally come to fruition. ℃-ute have been a significant part of my cultural diplomacy activities with Mexico ever since my visit in 2011
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asianbeat was in Korea for the JEJU ANIME FESTA!
Six of the most popular and in-demand cosplayers were at the JEJU ANIME FESTA! With over 1,500 participants, the event truly was bubbling over with excitement!
- Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Korea｜ Cosplay｜ Event Reports｜
- 2015.06.05
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[Feature] Comiket Special 6 – Otaku Summit 2015
Check out our report on the "Talk and Q&A with Anime lover Ami Himasaki, from idol group LinQ," which was held in the asianbeat booth, as well as our photo report on all the various events that took place! We also have a special prize give-away for those of you that couldn't make it to venue!
- events | Japan｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Event Reports｜ Talent/Idol｜ J-POP｜
- 2015.06.03
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