[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!] #94 A Popular Idol with the Heart of a True Anime Otaku!

In my previous articles, I’ve written about the popularity of “loco-dols” (local idols). I’ve said many times that one of the greatest assets that Japan can boast to the world is our “diversity,” and nothing within the idol genre embodies this greater than locodols.

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2014.03.12

A Request to the Student Union Receives a Brilliantly Unexpected Response!

The reply is now spreading around the internet.

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Anime｜

2014.03.10

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!] #93 Maid Café’s Connecting Japan to the World – An Interview with Two of Akiba’s Popular Maids

One aspect of modern Japanese culture that Japan fans get excited about is maid culture.

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2014.03.05

[Featured] The theater release of ”The Idolmaster Movie: Kagayaki no Mukogawa e!”

The popular game, "The Idolmaster" has now also been adapted into anime. There are things about the story-line and the girls that have only been revealed at the theater release, of which we'd like to give you a brief summary along with an introduction to social games here!

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2014.03.04

"Tiger and Bunny" Smartphone Cases: Ten Designs in One Shot!

"Tiger and Bunny -The Rising-" Smartphone cases for iPhone 5 and 5s are set to go on sale soon.

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Anime｜

2014.03.03

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!] #92 Quiet Rise to Global Fame. Just How Far Across the World has the Obento Spread?

I’ve asked countless people at events held in the US, “What aspects of Japanese culture or lifestyle have you picked up on through watching anime?”

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2014.02.26

New anime storyline: Toei Co. Ldt., new “Sailor Moon” to start from July

It was announced to the world that a new storyline will be added to the "Sailor Moon" collection.

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2014.02.24

“I want to be punished by Sailor Moon in the name of the moon!” - Sailor Moon launches a costume-style underwear line

Lingerie styled in the image of "Sailor Moon" is to start hitting shelves and racks.

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Anime｜

2014.02.21

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!] #91 Japan’s Otaku Girls Paving the Way for a Better World with Anime Cultural Diplomacy!

It was the lectures I gave on a tour of Italy and the Czech Republic in December 2007 that set the stage for my career in cultural diplomacy. Now, in January 2014, I’ve headed various projects in 25 countries and 125 cities all over the world.

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2014.02.19

[Report from Kobori in Bangkok] The "Harajuku Kawaii" and "Shibuya fashion" apparel team that has made its way to Bangkok finds extreme popularity!

Harajuku Kawaii and Shibuya fashions that are popular among young girls have been joined to form a new apparel brand and this venture has started to make it's way overseas with an increasing amount of speed. Last month, we decided to go in for a look at the first "Fashion Port@ Tokyo" shop in Thailand!

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2014.02.18

“Attack on Titan” Levi Cake for the Valentine's Day

Eitsu CO., Ltd has sold “Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin)” pri-rolls (roll cakes with pictures printed directly on them) for the Valentine's Day.

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2014.02.14

[Cosplayers Laboratory] - Japan - #008　Aikawa*Maari

Cosplayer number 8 is active in Fukuoka, it's the popular Aikawa Maari

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2014.02.14

Tiger & Bunny New Hero, Golden Ryan, Limited Edition Darts Go On Sale

To coincide with the release of the movie, "Tiger & Bunny -The Rising-", special edition Tiger & Bunny dart sets are set to go on sale.

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Anime｜

2014.02.12

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!] #90 Interview with Morning Musume ’14 Member, Kudo Haruka – Part Two – What is it that “Silver Spoon” and Morning Musume Have in Common?

A world-loved manga magazine teams up with Japan’s top idol group. This is the second part in my interview with shōnen manga loving, Kudo Haruka, on her cover shoot with Morning Musume ’14 and Shōnen Sunday magazine.

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2014.02.12

The Mexican Kawaii Ambassador, Daniela Gives us a Tea Party Report!

Lolita fashion from Japan, to Asia, and beyond!

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2014.02.10

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!] #89 An Exclusive on the Morning Musume ’14 Photo Shoot for “Weekly Shōnen Sunday” Magazine and Interview with “Silver Spoon” Fan, Kudo Haruka

There are many things in Japan that are so mundane for Japanese people but are completely novel for the rest of the world. One of these things are weekly manga magazines.

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2014.02.05

"Attack on Titan - Survey Corps Museum" Opening in Kansai! Life-sized Vertical Maneuvering Equipment on Display, Available to Buy Soon!

A exhibition called "Attack on Titan - Survey Corps Museum in Osaka ATC" is held from January 31 until February 16 in the Asia & Pacific Trade Center in Osaka

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2014.02.04

Fukuoka Otaku Map #04 Animate Fukuoka Tenjin

In the 4th installment of this feature, we introduce “Animate Fukuoka Tenjin,” a leading retailer in the otaku goods, comics, music, figurines and game software markets, who also export overseas to North America, Taiwan and China.

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2014.02.03

[Report from A.s.Kitsune in Taipei] "Misako & LoliTaiwan" - Tea Party in Taiwan with Aoki Misako -

Misako Aoki's lolita fashion tea party with over 80 lolita fans!

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2014.01.31

Subaru Forester Commercial starring the Titans from "Attack on Titan"

Subaru Forester beat everyone to it with their commercial release on January 24th, starring the Titans from"Attack on Titan"

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2014.01.29