[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!] #88 There’s More to Japan Than Just Tokyo! Loco-dols “LinQ” Sharing Their Love of Fukuoka with the World

I first began my work in cultural diplomacy in 2008, and as I discovered, the more countries I visited in this line of work, the greater my feelings towards my own country, Japan, grew.

JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN! | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Talent/Idol｜ J-POP｜ JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!｜

2014.01.29

[Cosplay Snaps] Rakushow & MINCOS in TNC TV Bldg. Blue Light Christmas 2013

In this cosplay report, we will be covering the 2013 Rakushow & MINCOS Blue Light Christmas event that took place December 22nd at the TNC TV building in Fukuoka. Please have a look at our collaborative Christmas illumination snaps alongside some fantastic cosplay!

COSPLAY SNAPS | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜ Game & e-Sports｜

2014.01.28

VOCALOID song "Senbon Zakura" Features in New TOYOTA Commercial

New commercials for TOYOTA’s hybrid "Aqua" have begun airing in Japan.

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

2014.01.24

PS3 Game Sengoku Basara 4 Release Date: January 23rd 2014

A new game in Capcom's extremely popular Sengoku Basara series "Sengoku Basara 4" is set to go on sale on January 23rd 2014.

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Game & e-Sports｜

2014.01.16

[Otaku's @ Home] #27 The last one! Classic Models Galore!

Will otaku number 27 be the last one!? Have we already reached our total?

"Otakus @ Home" What does the inside of an otaku’s room look like? | Japan｜ Anime｜ Hobbies｜

2014.01.14

Go Nagai's Mazinger Series in Shojo Anime Remake

Go Nagai's Mazinger Z, Great Mazinger and UFO Robot Grendizer are being remade as an anime series, slated for a January 2014 release.

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

2014.01.10

[Event Report] Kuma Fest 2013 @ Kumamoto Prefecture

This year we bring to you the second annual "Kuma Fest" through photo reports in both our Cosplay and Events corners!

[Fearture] Kuma Fest | Japan｜ Kumamoto｜ Music｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜ Game & e-Sports｜ sightseeing｜

2013.12.31

New Art in the Making? Grated Radish Polar-Bear-Hotpot in the Spotlight

Recently, “shirokuma nabe” (“polar bear hotpot”) has been generating a buzz across Twitter.

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Gourmet｜ Trends｜ Art｜

2013.12.30

"Attack on Titan" Live Action Movie Slated for 2015 Release - January Trailer To Feature Live Action Titans

Work on the "Attack on Titan" live action movie has already begun!

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

2013.12.26

[Cosplay] Kuma Fest 2013

In this edition we bring to you an update on the "Kuma Fest" pop culture event that took place on December 8th, 2013! From the newest of the new to the more steadfast, traditional items, many products were put out alongside these glamorous cosplayers! Please have a look!

COSPLAY SNAPS | Japan｜ Kumamoto｜ Cosplay｜

2013.12.24

Illuminations (Christmas lights) in Fukuoka 2013

Photo report of illuminations (Christmas lights) in Fukuoka 2013!

Etcetra SNAPS | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ sightseeing｜ Trends｜ Hot Spot｜

2013.12.19

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#82 Breaking Down Genre Barriers with Kageyama Hironobu, Tanaka Reina, SU-METAL (BABYMETAL) and Colleagues I’ve Met Through Cultural Diplomacy – Japan Pop Culture Carnival – Part 4

This is the final installment for my series on the “Japan Pop Culture Carnival in Matsudo 2013” (herein JPCC) – an event which I produced that was held in Matsudo Mori no Hall 21 on November 4th, 2013.

JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN! | Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Music｜ J-POP｜ JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!｜

2013.12.18

New Cast List Announced for Part Five of Hit Musical Nintama Rantaro

The musical Nintama Rantaro Part Five - A New Foe - will run from 1st January 2014 at the Sunshine Theatre in Tokyo's Ikebukuro.

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

2013.12.17

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#81 The “Urbangarde×Uesaka Sumire” Collaboration! Genre is Irrelevant! Japan Pop Culture Carnival – Part 3

This week I will follow up on the events that transpired at my self-produced, Japan Pop Culture Carnival in Matsudo 2013 (held at Matsudo Mori no Hall 21 on November 4th, 2013, herein referred to as JPCC).

JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN! | Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Music｜ J-POP｜ JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!｜

2013.12.11

“I will eat every last bite until not a single crumb remains!” 16 different kinds of “Attack on Titan” cakes hit the market all at once!

Eitsu CO., Ltd will sell “Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin)” pri-rolls (roll cakes with pictures printed directly on them).

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

2013.12.09

EVENT SNAPS

Photo reports of many events held in Fukuoka

photos | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Event Reports｜

2013.12.05

Eir Aoi in Fukuoka!

Eir Aoi arrives in Fukuoka's Animate store to promote the release of her new CD "Sirius"!

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

2013.12.05

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#80 Dots, Lines and Shapes! From Amami Songstress to Today’s Leading Idols – Japan Pop Culture Carnival – Part 2

On November 4th 2013, a live event called the “Japan Pop Culture Carnival in Matsudo 2013” (herein JPCC) was held at Mori no Hall 21, in Matsudo, Japan.

JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN! | Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Music｜ J-POP｜ JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!｜

2013.12.04

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#79 Voices of the Idols Fighting on the Frontlines! - Japan Pop Carnival – Part 1

November 4th 2013 – the “Japan Pop Culture Carnival” (herein JPCC), an event which I produced, was held at Mori no Hall 21, in Matsudo.

JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN! | Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Music｜ J-POP｜ JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!｜

2013.11.27

Popular Light Novel Series “Mahōka Kōkō no Rettōsei” to Receive Anime Adaptation

It has been announced that the popular Japanese light novel series, “Mahōka Kōkō no Rettōsei” will be made into an anime.

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

2013.11.26