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[J-Pop Culture Observations]#60 Pop Culture Diplomacy pt.2 - Touring the globe with the Kawaii Ambassadors, visits to China, and encounters with Japanese idols
Kawaii-loving French girls screaming “I want to be Japanese!” at the Japan Expo in Paris in July 2008 was one of the events that lead to the creation of the “Kawaii Ambassadors.”
- J-Pop Culture Observations | Japan｜ Other Areas｜ パリ｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Fashion｜ Music｜ Other genre｜ J-Pop Culture Observations｜
- 2012.05.23
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"ii ne!" Facebook and the infamous "Like" button
With this many "likes" you know they must be doing something right! Top 10 "Like" ranking of Japanese sites made for foreign audiences.
- Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Trends｜
- 2012.05.17
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[J-Pop Culture Observations]#59 Pop Culture Diplomacy pt.1 – Revelations in Saudi Arabia and the “World Kawaii Revolution” in Paris
I’ve been involved in pop culture diplomacy since December 2007 and this article I would like to reflect on some of the various turning points I’ve encountered in my activities thus far. More often than not, it’s not until a certain amount of time has passed that I come to realize the true significance of past events and encounters.
- J-Pop Culture Observations | Japan｜ パリ｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜ Other genre｜ J-Pop Culture Observations｜
- 2012.05.16
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[ICON] Nemu Yumemi – New Generation Cultural Icon Linking Akihabara and Harajuku
Nemu Yumemi is an idol so active that there is hardly a day that goes by where you don’t see her name in some form of media. We caught up with her personal side as she brings together the cultures of Akihabara and Harajuku.
- Icon | Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Anime｜ Art｜ Club music｜
- 2012.05.11
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[J-Pop Culture Observations]#58 Haruko Momoi in Boston
Haruko Momoi’s concerts are amazing. I’ve seen the singer/song writer and voice actor perform live in Mexico in February 2011, in Moscow in November and recently in Boston, and I have to say, her latest performance at Anime Boston was superb.
- J-Pop Culture Observations | Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Music｜ Other genre｜ J-Pop Culture Observations｜
- 2012.05.09
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Nemu Yumemi presents How to "Wotagei" 2012
Learn how to "Wotagei" like a pro with Akihabara idol Nemu Yumemi! Plus all the key terms and info on the "wota" phenomenon!
- feature | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Tokyo｜ Music｜ Talent/Idol｜ Other genre｜ Trends｜ videos｜
- 2012.05.08
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[J-Pop Culture Observations]#57 Anime Boston. A source of hope for the future
This year, over the three days from April 6-8, Boston held its 10th annual “Anime Boston” event. This year the event attracted a record 22,000 visitors, making it the biggest Japanese anime event in north-east America.
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"CANAL POP CULTURE FESTIVAL"
Cosplay snap gallery from the asianbeat/AKAZUKIN booth at the "CANAL POP CULTURE FESTIVAL" - Canal City, Fukuoka
- COSPLAY SNAPS | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Cosplay｜ Event Reports｜
- 2012.05.01
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[ICON] DANCEROID - The Next Wave of Pop Idols Born of a New Generation
DANCEROID was formed to dance on the Nico Nico Douga video site category “Odotte-mita” (I tried this dance). So just how did these girls rise to Nico Nico Douga fame and what does the future hold in store for them? Read on!
- Icon | Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Cosplay｜ Talent/Idol｜ Trends｜ Club music｜
- 2012.05.01
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Fresh and affordable lunch in Fukuoka!!
Don’t you ever just want to go on a trip somewhere that’s not overrun by tourists – somewhere only true locals know about? That’s exactly the kind of place you can expect of Fukuoka’s “sengyo ichiba” – the Fukuoka Fish Market!
- Jeong's Report | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ sightseeing｜
- 2012.04.26
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[ICON] Kalafina - The Female Unit Whose Vocals Generate a World of Fantasy
Kalafina is a musical project put together by Kajiura Yuki. All those who listen to their unique music become drawn into their world of fantasy. And their popularity has gone beyond Japan as they begin to gain recognition worldwide.
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[J-Pop Culture Observations]#56 “Everything began with ‘Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind.’” Speaking with Japan fans in Qatar!
In March 2012, following my trip to Jordan in February, I paid a visit to another Middle Eastern country, this time to Qatar.
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asianbeat FASHION SNAPS
asianbeat FASHION SNAPS
- photos | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Event Reports｜ Talent/Idol｜ Club music｜
- 2012.04.19
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[J-Pop Culture Observations]#55 Even the youth in Jordan have a thing for Japanese anime and idols
At the end of February 2012, I traveled to Amman, the capital of Jordan. This was the 22nd country I’ve visited in my cross-cultural diplomacy line of work and also the first talk I’ve given in the Middle East since my trip to Saudi Arabia in March 2008.
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Yonehara Yasumasa presents - Moshi Moshi Kawaii Harajuku!
Yone-chan, aka Yonehara Yasumasa, has recently opened a store in Harajuku, specializing in all things kawaii. If it’s Japanese kawaii culture you’re after, look no further!
- Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fashion｜ Talent/Idol｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜
- 2012.04.17
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[ICON] FPM Tanaka Tomoyuki - A DJ Making His Mark on the World Stage
DJ FPM has performed on the international stage playing in more than 50 cities all over the world. We talked to him about his career, perspectives and future direction.
- Icon | Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Music｜ Trends｜ J-POP｜ Club music｜
- 2012.04.17
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[ICON] Yonehara Yasumasa - Cheki Wielding Photographer and Spokesman for Youth Culture
Yasumasa Yonehara has built a career for himself taking photos of girls and his ability is recognized world wide. How did he get to be where he is today and what are his thoughts on the present day Japan? Read on!
- Icon | Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Fashion｜ Talent/Idol｜ Trends｜ Art｜ Media (TV / Magazines)｜
- 2012.04.12
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Kyara-ben to appear in high school English text books!
Culture Watch: bringing you the latest news and gossip in Japanese pop-culture! Japan’s “kawaii” culture has drawn the attention of people all over the world and is now set to make an appearance in high school text books!
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[J-Pop Culture Observations]#54 Buono! Live in Paris – Report #3 Interview with Airi Suzuki
Buono! fans from in and around France flocked to Paris to see the three girl unit perform live in what was a spectacular concert.
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[J-Pop Culture Observations]#53 Buono! Live in Paris – Report #2
Momoko Tsugunaga and Miyabi Natsuyaki of "Berryz Kobo," and Airi Suzuki of "℃-ute" – the three members who form the unit, "Buono!" – perform live in Paris.
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