The Second Annual asianbeat 4Koma Manga Contest

As a follow-up to last year, asianbeat would like to continue the tradition in fostering shared values and mutual understanding amongst teenagers and young adults all over the world through the phenomenon that has overtaken the globe: manga.

Award | Japan｜ China｜ Fukuoka｜ Other Areas｜ Manga｜ Event Reports｜

2013.09.20

Life-size VF-25 Valkyrie and Minmay from the “Macross” series on Display at Minatomirai Station in Yokohama

The statues are set up to celebrate the 30-year anniversary of the first broadcast of the series “The Super Dimension Fortress Macross” on TV in Japan.

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

2013.09.17

"Aranzi caravan" of Aranziaronzo is now in Fukuoka

Aranziaronzo is a Japanese popular brand that creates cute goods.

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Other genre｜ Trends｜

2013.09.13

What exactly the recent “chunibyou” (lit. Middle school 2nd year illness) syndrome is and how to cope

What exactly the recent “chunibyou” (lit. Middle school 2nd year illness) syndrome is and how to cope

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

2013.09.10

"Attack on Titan" browser Game Recruiting 10,000 Beta Testers

"Attack on Titan" (Shingeki no Kyojin) is going to be made into an online browser game.

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

2013.09.07

[Cosplayers Laboratory] - Japan - #006　Kousaka Yun

Cosplayer #006 is hugely popular in Japan and abroad: Kousaka Yun

[Cosplayers Laboratory] - Japan - | Japan｜ Cosplay｜

2013.09.06

[Otaku's @ Home] #25 A massive SKE48 fan who loves anime too!

Otaku #25 lives totally surrounded by anime goods and loves SKE48!

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

2013.08.29

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#66 Coming November 2013: The Live Event that Transcends Genre – A Sakurai Takamasa Production

On the 4th of November 2013, a live event will be held at Matsudo Mori Hall called, “Japan Pop Culture Carnival in Matsudo 2013,” and produced by none other than yours truly.

JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN! | Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Event Reports｜ JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!｜

2013.08.28

Special Yukata Collection of 2013

For this 2013 edition, we've taken a series of street snaps of Fukuoka city's downtown area, Tenjin of people wearing what are supposedly the in-styles of yukata this year. Please take a look for yourself!

fashion | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Fashion｜ Trends｜

2013.08.26

[30days Real Report] Lolita Girls ver.

The theme for this round is “lolita” and we have three lolita girls, currently residing in China, Japan and South Korea, here to present you their “real reports” and give you a glimpse into their daily lives.

[30days Real Report]　asian girls | Japan｜ China｜ Korea｜ Fashion｜

2013.08.19

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#65 Live in Paris. Discussing Idol Challenges and Future Goals with °C-ute

I first met °C-ute when I saw them perform at Shibuya Public Hall in Spring 2010.

JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN! | Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Music｜ JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!｜

2013.08.19

Katsuhiro Otomo "SHORT PEACE"

In this special feature article we bring you our exclusive interview with Otomo Katsurhiro, as well as all the info on his latest work, “SHORT PEACE.”

anime | Japan｜ Anime｜ Movies｜

2013.08.15

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#64 Why Does a Local Shopping Arcade Give its Full Support to this Idol Group?

Following on from my previous article, this week I continue with my report on the Ehime prefecture “locodols” (local idols), Hime Kyun Fruit Can (or Himekyun for short) and their hometown, Matsuyama.

JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN! | Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!｜

2013.08.14

[Cosplayers Laboratory] - Japan - #005　TOUYA Hibiki

Cosplayer #005 is enjoying tremendous popularity around the world: TOUYA Hibiki

[Cosplayers Laboratory] - Japan - | Japan｜ Cosplay｜

2013.08.09

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#63 Local Idols and the Potential They Hold for Japan

It has long been said that Japan is currently in a “warring idols” period, but the situation has changed drastically over the years and I believe that period is now in its second phase.

JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN! | Japan｜ China｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!｜

2013.08.07

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#62 Cultural Diplomacy in China and the Chinese Girls With a Lot of Love for Japan

In July this year, I released my new book, “Nihon ga Suki sugiru Chugokujin Joshi” (lit: The Chinese Girls With too Much Love for Japan) (PHP Shinsho), and I’ve decided to make this the theme for my article this week.

JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN! | Japan｜ China｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!｜

2013.07.31

Classic Tonkotsu Ramen - Ichiran Report

In the summer of next year there are plans to open another Ichiran in New York. We visited to the flagship restaurant to find out the secret behind Ichiran's rows of Chinese lanterns and their souvenir corner.

feature | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜

2013.07.25

[Cosplayers Laboratory] - Japan - #004　Enako

Cosplayer #004 is always surrounded by a huge herd of photographers at any cosplay meet, it's the popular Enako.

[Cosplayers Laboratory] - Japan - | Japan｜ Cosplay｜

2013.07.24

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#61 From Idol to Band. The First Obstacle: The Live House Dressing Room!? Interview with LoVendoЯ

My two previous articles focused on Tanaka Reina and her departure from Morning Musume – a group she has been a part of for 10 years. This time I’ll be interviewing Reina and the members of her new band, LoVendoЯ.

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

2013.07.24

[Otaku's @ Home] #23 Hello Kitty Crazy

Otaku Room #23 is a must-see for girls! Hello Kitty is loved by people all over the world and this otaku room is chock-full of her.

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

2013.07.23