Vol.24 AKIRA - I Want to be the Person I’m not Ashamed to be -

In each edition we catch up with different guests, as they tell us about their "favorite" things, all under the theme of "Crying Out Love from the Center of J-POP Culture!" For this installment we caught up with AKIRA, one of the top cross-dressing "boy style" models around!

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2017.05.19

Interview Now - BNK48 -

Three members of the newly formed group "BNK48," perspective captain Cherprang, Can, and Nam-Nueng visited Fukuoka and took to the stage at FACo! We spoke to them about their lives as idols in Thailand, what they're interested in, and their goals for the future!

Interview Now | Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Music｜ Anime｜ J-POP｜

2017.05.01

Japan's first hologram theater-cum-live performance space will open on Wednesday 3rd May in Aruaru City! Aruaru City's 5th anniversary official ambassador, AKB48's Yuki Kashiwagi will be performing live!

Japan's first hologram theater-cum-live performance space will open on Wednesday 3rd May in "Aruaru City," Kitakyushu City! AKB48's Yuki Kashiwagi was also announced as "Aruaru City's 5th anniversary official ambassador!"

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2017.04.25

Vol.23 Minami Kizuki - My Hometown, Amami -

In each edition we catch up with different guests, as they tell us about their "favorite" things, all under the theme of "Crying Out Love from the Center of J-POP Culture!" The spotlight for this installment falls on the fabulous songstress and Amami native Minami Kizuki!

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2017.04.21

Vol.22 Touko Nakamura - A dream borne out from my passion -

In each edition we catch up with different guests, as they tell us about their "favorite" things, all under the theme of "Crying Out Love from the Center of J-POP Culture!" This installment features university student and anison DJ Touko Nakamura!

TEAM SAKUSAKU presents - Favorite Collections - | Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Music｜ Anime｜ J-POP｜ Club music｜

2017.03.17

Interview Now - SCANDAL MAMI -

Known all over the world, it's been 10 years since the girl band "SCANDAL" formed. MAMI was in Fukuoka doing promos, so we caught up to find-out about their album release, recording new tracks and what she likes to do on her days off! We also have prizes to give away, so keep on reading to be in with a chance of winning!

Interview Now | Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Fashion｜ Music｜ Anime｜ J-POP｜

2017.03.09

Turning up the volume! This year’s "LOVE FM FESTIVAL 2017" will be held over three days!

In addition to all the great artists who will be performing live, at this year's "LOVE FM FESTIVAL 2017" you will also be able to experience food from different cultures with their "World Donburi (World Don)." This annual event, which welcomes huge numbers of visitors, will take place from the 10th to 12th March at the Fureai Hiroba!

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2017.03.08

Made using Okawa techniques, the "MUJYOAN -OKAWA1536-" collapsible tea room went down a storm at the Grammy Awards!

Made by combining the skill of craftsman from Okawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture, the "MUJYOAN - OKAWA 1536 -" collapsible tea room was on display at the 59th Grammy Awards' official gift lounge. Check-out our report on what happened and what some of the top artists around the world had to say about it!

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2017.03.01

[Report from Kobori in Bangkok] The "JAPAN EXPO THAILAND 2017," featuring appearances from the likes of PIKOTARO!

To mark 130 years of friendly relations between the two countries, the "JAPAN EXPO THAILAND 2017" ran for three days, starting on 10th February. Held in front of Central World, Bangkok, the event welcomed around 400,000 guests!

Kobori 's Bangkok Report | Japan｜ Thailand ｜ Bangkok｜ Music｜ Cosplay｜ Gourmet｜ Event Reports｜ Talent/Idol｜

2017.02.27

Interview Now - ばってん少女隊 (BATTEN SHOWJO TAI) -

We interviewed BATTEN SHOWJO TAI, "Stardust Promotion's 1 in a Century Talent," who made a guest appearance at the "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2016!" With all the members giving everything to their idol activities, while still studying, we spoke to them about their hometown Fukuoka, as well as their goals for the future!

Interview Now | Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Music｜ Anime｜ Talent/Idol｜ J-POP｜

2017.02.22

Vol.21 Mikito Tsurugi - Otaku is beautiful -

In each edition we catch up with different guests, as they tell us about their "favorite" things, all under the theme of "Crying Out Love from the Center of J-POP Culture!" Our Guest this Installment is the Cinematic Band “Arakajime Kimerareta Koibitotachi he” Bassist-cum-Manga Artist, Mikito Tsurugi.

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2017.02.17

The "MUJYOAN - OKAWA 1536 -" collapsible tea room will be displayed at the Grammy Awards’ official gift lounge!

Known as a "town of furniture and wood making," Okawa City has launched the "OKAWA 1536" project to promote "Okawa Furniture" abroad. Made using Okawa techniques, the "MUJYOAN -OKAWA 1536-" collapsible tea room will be on display at the 59th Grammy Awards' official gift lounge in L.A. from 9th to 11th Feb.!

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2017.02.03

Interview Now - Shota Nakama (Video Game Orchestra General Producer) -

The Boston based "Video Game Orchestra (VGO)," who play a unique "rockestra" style that sends crowds wild with excitement, finally came to Japan for the first time on the official "CAPCOM LIVE!" concert tour! We got the chance to speak with the VGO General Producer, Shota Nakama, who is also active as a composer, arranger and guitarist.

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2017.01.17

Vol.20 TEAM SAKUSAKU - Sakuraikku Smile '16 -

In each edition we catch up with different guests, as they tell us about their "favorite" things, all under the theme of "Crying Out Love from the Center of J-POP Culture!" On December 19th 2016, the birthday of the late J-POP culture evangelist, Sakurai Takamasa, an event called “TEAM SAKUSAKU presents Sakuraikku Smile ’16” was held in his honor at Shibuya, Tokyo. This is the report!

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2017.01.13

Vol.19 Gekijoban Gokigen Teikoku - My Favorite Songs (Part2) -

In each edition we catch up with different guests, as they tell us about their "favorite" things, all under the theme of "Crying Out Love from the Center of J-POP Culture!" In this installment we met up with Pero Ponto and Kaduki Ujou from the self-produced idol unit "Gekijoban Gokigen Teikoku."

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2016.12.09

One of the biggest of its kind in Japan! Combining a water fountain display with 3D projection mapping, the "ONE PIECE Water Spectacle" is here to adorn the winter at Canal City Hakata!

Making use of 3D projection mapping (which at 2,500 inches is one of the biggest in Japan), illuminations, audio and water fountains, the experience-based attraction "Canal Aqua Panorama" arrives at Canal City Hakata!

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2016.11.28

Vol.18 Gekijoban Gokigen Teikoku - My Favorite Songs (Part1) -

In each edition we catch up with different guests, as they tell us about their "favorite" things, all under the theme of "Crying Out Love from the Center of J-POP Culture!" In this installment we met up with Ichiho Shirahata and Hibiki Kunogi from the self-produced idol unit "Gekijoban Gokigen Teikoku."

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2016.11.25

Vol.17 Taketeru Sunamori - Finding the Blue Bird of Happiness -

In each installment we will be meeting up with different guests, as they tell us about their "favorite" things, all under the theme of "Crying Out Love from the Center of J-POP Culture!" In this episode we caught up with a writer and musician, who is also active in many other fields, the self-proclaimed “Non-singing Bard," Taketeru Sunamori!

TEAM SAKUSAKU presents - Favorite Collections - | Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Music｜ Talent/Idol｜ J-POP｜

2016.11.11

Get transported to another world with music that is sure to touch your soul! A concert featuring music from games, "CAPCOM LIVE!" is on its way to Kyushu!

In December 2016 CAPCOM and the Video Game Orchestra (VGO) will be putting on a concert featuring video game music called "CAPCOM LIVE!" New concerts in Oita and Okinawa have been added to the performances already scheduled for Fukuoka and Kumamoto! Having won plaudits all over the globe, the VGO's first trip to Japan is gaining a great deal of attention!

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2016.11.07

Get swept up in the world of mushrooms! The "Fukuoka Kinoko Taisai (Fukuoka Mushroom Festival) 2016" is nearly upon us!

Experience the charm of mushrooms! The "Fukuoka Kinoko Taisai (Fukuoka Mushroom Festival) 2016" is back and will be held at the Gokoku Shrine, in Fukuoka City!

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2016.10.31