“UMF KOREA 2012 part.2” photo report

August 3-4,2012,“UMF　KOREA” was held.This is the party's snap　the latter half.

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2012.08.23

“UMF KOREA 2012 part.1” photo report

August 3-4,2012,“UMF　KOREA” was held.This is the party's snap the first half.

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2012.08.16

“gate's vol.3 part.2”photo report

August 19,2011,“gate's vol.2”was held.This is the party's snap the latter half.

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2012.08.09

[Report from Ryuji in Beijing] AKB48 show that Japan is Genki!

The “Genki Japan” campaign which aims to convey Japan’s vitality and appeal kicked off in Beijing. AKB48 participated in the campaign as a “cheer squad” and the venue raged with their singing and dancing.

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2012.08.02

“gate's vol.3 part.1”photo report

August 19,2011,“gate's vol.2”was held.This is the party's snap the first half.

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2012.08.02

[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

“gate's vol.2 part.2”photo report

June 4,2011,“gate's vol.2”was held.This is the party's snap the latter half.

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2012.07.26

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

[Report from Robin in Hong Kong] L'Arc~en~Ciel LIVE in Hong Kong!!

Japanese rock band L'Arc~en~Ciel have finally commenced their world concert tour. And we are pleased to announce that they kicked off the tour in Hong Kong!

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2012.07.20

“gate's vol.2 part.1”photo report

June 4,2011,“gate's vol.2”was held.This is the party's snap the first half.

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2012.07.19

Go! Gate's PRAY FOR JAPAN photo report part.2

March 20,2011,“Go! Gate's PRAY FOR JAPAN”was held. This is the party's snap part.2.

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2012.07.12

Go! Gate's PRAY FOR JAPAN photo report part.1

March 20,2011,“Go! Gate's PRAY FOR JAPAN”was held. This is the party's snap part.1.

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2012.07.05

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#1 Interview with world loved singer and voice actress, Minori Chihara.

In my new column, “Sakurai Takamasa’s JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!” I’’ll be reporting stories and episodes of Japan’s growing connections with people and countries all over the world. For this commemorative first installment: my interview with the globally popular singer and voice actress, Minori Chihara.

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2012.05.30

[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.”

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2012.05.23

[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.

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2012.05.09

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!

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2012.05.08

[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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2012.04.26

[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.

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2012.04.17

HKT48 - Japan's Idol Boom Hits Fukuoka！

The HKT48 girls made their debut in Fukuoka in November 2011 and I was lucky enough to get an invite to their final show of 2011 and to what is fast becoming the most talked about show in town.

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2012.02.14

[ICON] Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – The Harajuku Girl Setting the World on Fire

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu has become a phenomenon as a model for the "Harajuku fashion", while at the same time writing a uniquely expressive blog.From last year she has started her musical career, the lead track “PONPONPON” was released to the world via the iTune®Store and YouTube, and her influence has spread throughout the globe.

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2012.02.07