[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#60 Why Hello! Project is at the Forefront of Japan’s Idol Scene – Interview with Tanaka Reina – Part Two

Following on from my previous article, this is the second part to my interview with former Morning Musume member, Tanaka Reina, as she sets out on a new voyage with band, LoVendoЯ.

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2013.07.17

"Puella Magi Madoka Magica" vending machines are now in Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka.

The design of the machines differs from each 3 stores and any of the characters - Madoka Kaname, Mami Tomoe, Homura Akemi, Sayaka Miki or Kyōko Sakura are depicted on machines.

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2013.07.16

Japan Lolita Association Tea Party - photo report (Part2)

Japan Lolita Association Tea Party - photo report (Part2)

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2013.07.12

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#59 “As a singer, I don’t think I will ever be completely satisfied” – Interview with Tanaka Reina – Part One

I’ve been following the progress of Morning Musume since their live performance in Paris in 2010, as it was this particular event that changed my view of Japanese idols completely.

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2013.07.10

Japan Lolita Association Tea Party - photo report (Part1)

Japan Lolita Association Tea Party - photo report (Part1)

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2013.07.08

[Cosplayers Laboratory] - Japan - #003　Reika

In the third installment, a cosplayer famous not only in Japan but around the world, Reika.

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2013.07.06

YAMAKASA Special

If you ask a Fukuoka native what comes to mind when they think of Hakata, most will probably answer “Yamakasa.” That’s how deeply rooted Yamakasa is in the lifestyle of Fukuoka and is a tradition that has been cherished and upheld for many years.

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2013.07.04

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#58 “I carry Japan in my heart” – Lolita Fashion Lovers are Japan’s National Treasures

Encounters can be mysterious things, and as such, I’m sure there wouldn’t be another man alive who has met as many lolita fashion lovers in as many far-stretching regions of the world as I have.

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2013.07.03

New Sellout of ONE PIECE Shokugan-figures

Bandai Candytoy Department has announced the sellout of 3rd & 4th memorial products for ONE PIECE shokugan "ANNIVERSARY YEAR PROJECT".

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2013.06.29

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#57 Why Globalization-Focused Educational Reforms and Japanese Idols Performing Overseas Should be Discussed Collectively

Members of idol group, UP UP GIRLS kakko KARI, have twice been involved in significant events throughout the course of my cultural diplomacy activities.

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2013.06.26

Theatrical length anime of "Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions" is released on September 14.

Theatrical length anime of "Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions" is released on September 14.

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2013.06.24

[Cosplayers Laboratory] - Japan - #002　Aika Shiguma

In this 2nd installment, we will meet Aika Shiguma, who flies around the world with fellow cosplayer Konomi Akira.

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2013.06.22

[Otaku's @ Home] #22 A Room Packed Full of Showa Period Heroes

Our 22nd otaku has a room filled to the brim with toys from the Showa Period.

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2013.06.21

The anime "No Matter How I Look at It, It's You Guys' Fault I'm Not Popular!"'s model sheets & start date of broadcast were published.

The anime "No Matter How I Look at It, It's You Guys' Fault I'm Not Popular!"'s model sheets & start date of broadcast were published.

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2013.06.21

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#56 Fans from Around the World Converge on the Budokan for Tanaka Reina’s Morning Musume Graduation

There comes a time when we all reach a turning point in our lives. I myself have experienced several turning points throughout my career in cultural diplomacy and what I consider to be my life’s work.

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2013.06.19

A cover song with Japanese traditional instruments

A YouTube video of a cover version with nearly 300,000 views in just one month!

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2013.06.14

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#55 Hong Kong’s Cover Dance Teams and Their Favorite Japanese Idols of the Moment

Are you familiar with this term “cover dance”? It’s not exactly a term in common usage in Japan, but it’s extremely well known around the world, especially in South-east Asia.

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2013.06.12

TV anime "Attack on Titan"'s opening & closing theme in the second half part episodes were just published.

"Attack on Titan"'s opening & closing theme in the second half part episodes were just published. This anime has been on TV since this April and so popular among the World.

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2013.06.12

Fukuoka: My Second Home -The Charm of Fukuoka Through the Eyes of an International Student

Did you know that after Tokyo and Osaka, Fukuoka is the next prefecture with the highest number of international students? Currently there are approximately 9000 students from around 100 different countries studying in Fukuoka prefecture. Today we would like to show you a video by an former international student, reflecting on what she found so attractive about Fukuoka!

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2013.06.10

From Fukuoka to the World: Kawaii Culture is here to stay!

From Fukuoka to the World: Kawaii Culture is here to stay!

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2013.06.08