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"CONNECT JAPAN 2015" was held in Bangkok, Thailand and asianbeat were there to join in with the fun!
It seems Thailand can't get enough of Japanese pop culture! "CONNECT JAPAN 2015" was brimming with excitement!
- Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Thailand ｜ Fukuoka｜ Event Reports｜
- 2015.05.29
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#26 From Maid Café’s to Idol Fanatics – Mexicans Love Japan
Around mid-April 2015, my work in cultural diplomacy took me to Mexico. My activities this time around were as the Executive Office Director of the International Otaku Expo Association (IOEA) that Ambassador Akira Yamada and the good people at the Embassy of Japan in Mexico and I helped form.
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New Theatrical Edition "Initial Ｄ Legend 2- Tousou" premieres nationwide on Saturday 23 May!
"Initial D," the legendary manga that sparked an unprecedented car boom amongst young people, has been turned into an jaw-dropping film with the use of all the latest technology and is racing towards a screen in Japan! We have prizes for our readers to win! So read on and don't miss out!
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[Feature] FACo2015
This year saw the 7th "Fukuoka Asia Collection (FACo)" take place. This year's event again closed on a real high note, so check out our FACo "AFTER REPORT."
- Fukuoka Asia Collection (FACo) | Japan｜ China｜ Thailand ｜ Taiwan｜ Vietnam｜ Fukuoka｜ Fashion｜ Event Reports｜ Talent/Idol｜ Trends｜
- 2015.05.14
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#25 Japan’s “Niconico Cho-Kaigi,” Mexico’s “J’Fest,” and Juice=Juice: What Global Otaku Events Can Teach Japanese Idols
On March 25th and 26th 2015, Chiba Prefecture’s Makuhari Messe played host to “Niconico Cho-Kaigi 2015,” a member of the same International Otaku Expo Association (IOEA) that I introduced you to two articles previous.
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Director Amon Miyamoto comes face to face with Japanese Taiko drumming! Don't miss this powerful collaboration!
The Japanese Taiko drum collective "Drum Tao" have been performing across the globe non-stop for 22 years! And they are back with a new stage production for 2015 called "Hyakkaryoran Nihon Drum Emaki," which is just about to open in Fukuoka! Don't miss out!
- Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Fashion｜ Music｜ Event Reports｜
- 2015.05.07
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Interview Now - Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku Kaho Kobayashi, Riko Nakayama) -
Kaho Kobayashi and Riko Nakayama, 2 members of the members of "Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku," who released their second full album "Kinpachi" (on 28 January, Japan), met up with us for an in-depth interview in which they shared some behind-the-scenes details from their latest album!
- Interview Now | Japan｜ Taiwan｜ Taipei｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Music｜ Manga｜ J-POP｜
- 2015.04.30
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#24 OTAKU SUMMIT SPECIAL LIVE in Makuhari Messe – The World’s Otaku in a Frenzy for “Last Boss” Sachiko Kobayashi!
In my last article I wrote about the establishment of the global network for otaku events, the International Otaku Expo Association (IOEA), whose inaugural meeting was held in conjunction with “Comiket Special 6 – Otaku Summit 2015,” but this time around, I want to tell you about another event that was held at Makuhari Messe during the summit, the “Otaku Summit Special Live” event.
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Ayaka Wada (ANGERME) presents "Ukiyo-e" Vol.10 Eizan Kikugawa "Fashionable Decorations for the Five Seasonal Festivals: Iris Festival"
After almost a year of its serialization, we’ve now reached the final installment in the “Ukiyo-e” series.
- Ayaka Wada(ANGERME) presents "Ukiyo-e" | Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Talent/Idol｜ Art｜
- 2015.04.23
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Inside the Venue Part.2
Check out the exciting exhibits at the "Monster Hunter Festa' 15," which was held in Fukuoka on 8th March 2015!
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“Monster Hunter Festa’15” Fukuoka Tournament - Event Report
The "Monster Hunter Festa'15" Fukuoka Tournament was a jam-packed event! Check out various exhibits, which were immersed in world of the game! An interview with producer Tsujimoto and director Fujioka is also not be missed!
- EVENT SNAPS | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Event Reports｜
- 2015.04.16
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#23 International Otaku Expo Association (IOEA): The Network Connecting Otaku Across the Globe!
Everyday we’re bombarded with news of conflicts around the globe across various media. Will we ever understand each other? Even I’m one to succumb to that feeling of pessimism from time to time.
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Exlusive interview with "Monster Hunter 4G" Producer Tsujimoto and Director Fujioka
The "Monster Hunter Festa'15" Fukuoka tournament came to town! In this report, we'd like to bring you a special interview with Monster Hunter 4G Producer Ryozo Tsujimoto and the Director Kaname Fujioka! Don't miss it!
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Inside the Venue Part.1
Check out the exciting exhibits at the "Monster Hunter Festa'15" in Fukuoka held on 8th March 2015!
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“Monster Hunter Festa’15” Fukuoka Tournament - Event Report
The "Monster Hunter Festa'15" Fukuoka Tournament was a jam-packed event! Check out various exhibits, which were immersed in world of the game! An interview with producer Tsujimoto and director Fujioka is also not be missed!
- events | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Event Reports｜
- 2015.04.10
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Kawaii Ambassadors participated in FACo and paid a visit to the Fukuoka Prefectural Office!
"asianbeat·FACo Kawaii Ambassadors," who were selected from various regions across Asia, particpated in the 7th annual "Fukuoka Asia Collection (FACo) 2015."
- Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ China｜ Thailand ｜ Taiwan｜ Vietnam｜ Fukuoka｜ Fashion｜ Event Reports｜ Talent/Idol｜ Trends｜
- 2015.04.02
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#22 Misako Aoki X Maon Kurosaki - Interview: What is the Appeal of Lolita Fashion?
I first met Maon Kurosaki when she appeared as a guest on my radio program.
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Ayaka Wada (ANGERME) presents "Ukiyo-e": Signed Book Giveaway! Here are the Winners!
Ayaka Wada (ANGERME) presents "Ukiyo-e": Here are the winners of the signed copies of Ayaka Wada's (ANGERME) book "Otome no Kaiga Annai"!
- Ayaka Wada(ANGERME) presents "Ukiyo-e" | Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Talent/Idol｜ Art｜
- 2015.03.26
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#21 Berryz Kobo’s Final Concert – Looking Back on the Idols that have been Uniting the World for the Past Four and a Half Years
On the 3rd of March 2015, Berryz Kobo performed their last Budokan concert impending an indefinite hiatus from all group activities. It occurred to me that this was the first time I’ve actually witnessed the moment of something coming to an end.
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Special Event in Bangkok Celebrating Prime Time Thai Drama "Kimono Hiden" Hitting T.V. Screens in Thailand!
To celebrate "Kimono Hiden" hitting T.V. screens in Thailand, an event where participants can experience local-Japanese and Japanese culture is set to take place in Bangkok.
- Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Thailand ｜ Event Reports｜ Talent/Idol｜ sightseeing｜
- 2015.03.16
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