[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.

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2013.11.27

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#77 The Potential and Diversity of Japan Resonates Through Amami

While I travel around the world I reflect on Japan as a country and one thing that I’ve come to notice is Japan’s “diversity.”

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2013.11.13

129.3cm Life Sized Doraemon Plush Figure On Sale for 190,000yen

A super over-sized Doraemon plush figure, called the "Very Large Doraemon Plush Figure" has gone on sale on Bandai's public shopping site.

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2013.10.18

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#72 Interview with Takahashi Ai – Part 2 – The Concert That Brought Japan and Thailand Closer Together. Just what did Takahashi Ai do!?

One of the most popular Morning Musume songs in Thailand is “Onna ni Sachi Are” (Good Luck, Girls).

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2013.10.06

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#71 Takahashi Ai Performs at “Central World” Shopping Plaza in Bangkok

Ever since she graduated from Morning Musume, whenever Takahashi Ai and I get together now, we always seem to talk about overseas.

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2013.10.02

New VOCALOID Software Version “Hatsune Miku V3” Release Date

It will go on sale from September 26 2013. An English edition is also scheduled to be released.

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2013.09.25

Let me know! VOCALOID

Special VOCALOID feature article! Here you’ll find all the info to bring you up-to-date on all things VOCALOID!

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2013.09.25

Have you heard of the “Kagerou Project?”

The young man who has recently been releasing hit after hit song: “Jin: Natural Enemy P” has all of us captivated and wanting more!

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2013.08.31

[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.

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2013.08.19

UMF KOREA 2013 DAY1 - Photo Report

Photo Report of "UMF KOREA 2013" held on June 14 to 15th 2013 in Seoul, Korea.

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2013.07.18

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

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

Hooked on BAND A

Recently, I discovered and have taken a liking to a band known as BAND A and therefore would like to talk a bit about them.

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2013.06.06

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#51 Japanese Idols Have a Strong Support Base Overseas – Hanging Out with Idol Fans in Thailand

As the writer of this column, it’s quite gratifying to know that it’s also read by a number of people overseas.

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2013.05.15

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#50 Japanese Idols Representing Japan on the World Stage – Interview with Berryz Kobo Members, Shimizu Saki and Tokunaga Chinami – Part Two

Following their two live performances in Bangkok on March 10th 2013, three of the Berryz Kobo members (Sudou Maasa, Tokunaga Chinami, Natsuyaki Miyabi) then went on to perform in Myanmar the following day.

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2013.05.08

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#49 From Bangkok to Myanmar – Interview with Berryz Kobo Members, Shimizu Saki and Tokunaga Chinami – Part One

On March 9th 2013, Berryz Kobo performed live in Bangkok, Thailand, and then again the following day in Yangon, Myanmar.

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2013.05.01

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#48 Interview with “Alice Nine” Vocalist, Shou – Part Two

Alice Nine is like a gateway to Japan for all the young Japan fans throughout the world. Here is part two of my interview with Alice Nine lead vocalist, Shou.

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2013.04.24

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#47 Interview with “Alice Nine” Lead Vocalist, Shou - Part One

One of the most memorable moments of my work in cultural diplomacy thus far was my 11 night, 14 day tour of four Brazilian cities (San Paolo, Rio de Janeiro, Recife, Brasília) in November 2011 with the then Kawaii Amabassador, Misako Aoki.

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2013.04.17

[ICON]Yun*chi － The next-generation songstress bringing Japanese original culture with a soft touch

Yun*chi is under the spotlight as a next-generation artist bringing Harajuku aomojikei culture to the world. We spoke to her about pop culture, her musical roots and herself.

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2013.03.29

[Party Snaps] gate’s CINEMA vol.2 - "NO DRUG KNOW DRUG CAMPAIGN"

This is the photo report from "gate’s CINEMA vol.2 -NO DRUG KNOW DRUG CAMPAIGN-" held on Dec. 15th 2012 @ PLUG (Gate's 3F).

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2013.03.14