[ICON] Sono Sion - Cinema genius charms all with his unique view of the world

We talk to Sono about the creative roots and attraction of his most recent work, which was greatly affected by the March 11 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami, and how this changed the script so much.

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2012.09.07

[Culture Watch] Flash Report!! SUNSET LIVE 2012 - Day Three

It's that time of year - SUNSET LIVE 2012! This year marks the festivals 20th year and it's sure to be bigger and better than ever! Here's what happened on the third and final day of the event.

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2012.09.06

[Culture Watch] Flash Report!! SUNSET LIVE 2012 - Day Two

It's that time of year - SUNSET LIVE 2012! This year marks the festivals 20th year and it's sure to be bigger and better than ever! Here's all the action from day 2 of the event.

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2012.09.03

【Culture Watch】 Flash Report!! SUNSET LIVE 2012 First day

Finally, Fukuoka’s premier outdoor music festival “Sunset Live”has began this year again! We will show you what's happening on the first day on the Sunset LIVE 2012.

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2012.09.01

FACo2012 -editorial department of GLAMOROUS Thailand Report-

Editorial department of S cawaii! Thailand Report about FACo2012.

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2012.08.28

Hello…Steamed Meat Bun!?

This is one meat bun that looks too cute to eat! It’s Hello Kitty’s birthday on October 16, and to celebrate Japanese convenience chain Circle K and Sankusu have devised their own ‘nikuman’ (steamed meat bun) homage to the famous feline.

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2012.08.27

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#13 Interview with Voice Actor, Uesaka Sumire - Her Love of Russia and Aspirations for the Future

Of all the places I’ve visited in my line of work Moscow is somewhat special.
One thing that my work in cultural diplomacy has taught me is that some things you just have to go and experience for yourself.

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2012.08.22

FACo2012 -editorial department of GLAMOROUS Taiwan Report-

Editorial department of GLAMOROUS Taiwan Report about FACo2012.

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2012.08.21

FACo2012 Asia Stage Photo -the latter half-

March 25, 2012 FACo(Fukuoka Asia Collection)2012 was held.This snap is the letter half of Asia Stage.

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2012.08.17

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#12 What is it about Otaku Girls that has Everyone’s Attention? An Exclusive with Haruna Luna.

I’ve been traveling around the world promoting Japanese pop culture for more than four and a half years now, but lately, whenever I return to Japan, I find that the people I see most are young friends of mine who are probably best described as 'otaku joshi' (otaku girls).

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2012.08.15

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#11 B-grade Gourmet, Karaoke and Maid Café’s – Japan Expo 2012

In last week’s article I focused on Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s performance at Paris’ Japan Expo in July 2012. This week I will focus on the event as a whole.

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2012.08.08

FACo2012 Asia Stage Photo -the first half-

March 25, 2012 FACo(Fukuoka Asia Collection)2012 was held.This snap is the first half of Asia Stage.

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2012.08.07

Uchimizu in Fukuoka 2012

Well, it’s that time of the year and once again ‘Fureai Hiroba’ in front of the Fukuoka city office is playing host to ‘Uchimizu Daisakusen.’ Adults and children cooling off at the newly established “Tenjin Ryoenchi” (Tenjin cool-musement park) also took part in the event, making for one incredibly fun day.

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2012.08.06

“Machi★Asobi vol.6” vol.1

On 2011 March 3-5“Machi★Asobi” vol.6 in Tokushima was held.This is the cosplay snap is the first half.

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2012.08.04

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#10 Embodying all that is Japan. Kyary Pamyu Pamyu Live in Paris

In July 2012, I attended the Paris Japan Expo for the first time in two years. This time I wasn’t one of the producers of the event, I was able to take in the scenery just like all the other visitors, just like I did the first time I attended the event in 2008.

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2012.08.01

[ICON] Yamamoto Kansai – Beyond the bounds of designer to become a world renowned multi talented producer

Yamamoto Kansai has firmly established himself as a fashion designer by being the first Japanese to hold a fashion show in London and also participating in the Paris and New York Collections.

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2012.07.27

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#9 Idols and Anime. Berryz Kobo Talk Anime and Performing Overseas

Whenever I see idol group Berryz Kobo perform live or meet with the members in person, I’m always reminded of the Yamanote Line in Tokyo.

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2012.07.25

FUKUOKA FASHION SNAPS ～asianbeat edition～

This snap is took by editorial department of asianbeat edition. Here is many hot people!!

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2012.07.24

20th Sunset Live 2012 -Love&Unity-

“Sunset Live,” Fukuoka’s premier outdoor music festival held in the pristine surrounds of Itoshima-hanto. This year, to celebrate its 20th anniversary, asianbeat is bringing you this Sunset Live special, and all the info on what’s so great about this festival that Fukuoka is proud to call its own.

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2012.07.23

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#8 Kawaii Radio with Sakurai Takamasa and Uesaka Sumire feat. Special Guest, Michishige Sayumi

“Tokyo No.1 Kawaii Radio,” aka “Kawaraji,” is the name of the FM radio program I host with voice actress, Uesaka Sumire.

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2012.07.18