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Vol.7 Ringo Koisio (siorin) , Oomomoko Amaterasu (Chanmomo◎) [BAND JA NAIMON!] - Hooked on the fashion style of the hottest in-demand idols!
Having taken on the spirit of the Kawaii Ambassador program, Misako Aoki has continued to spread kawaii culture throughout the world and in this series talks with her companions in the “Kawaii Revolution!” In this installment her guest are idols, Ringo Koisio and Oomomoko Amaterasu!
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#39 Kanon Fukuda’s Final Interview as a Member of ANGERME – “There are so Many Things we can Achieve if we Just put in the Effort, but I Never Even Tried.”
In her final concert to be held at the Nippon Budokan on November 29th 2015, Kanon Fukuda will graduate from idol group, ANGERME. I’ve done interviews with her a number of times over the years, but this will be my last interview with Kanon Fukuda the idol.
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#38 Juice=Juice Interview Following Their Concert in Taiwan and Hong Kong: “I Want to Bring Our Hearts Closer Together”
Ever since their debut they’ve said how they want to become an international act, and now five-girl group, Juice=Juice, has achieved just that, performing in Taiwan on October 3rd and Hong Kong on October 4th, 2015.
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#37 Interview With Globally Popular Cosplayer, Nekomu Otogi, After Her Return To Japan - People's Reactions To Moe Are The Same As In Japan.
One Japanese cosplayer who I have been following closely recently is Nekomu Otogi. She’s making a name for herself with such remarkable speed that even my overseas friends talk about her.
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Vol.6 Sumire Uesaka (Voice Actor) - I always want to use the power of Lolita!
Having taken on the spirit of the Kawaii Ambassador program, Misako Aoki has continued to spread kawaii culture throughout the world and in this series talks with her companions in the “Kawaii Revolution!” In this installment her guest is a voice actor, Sumire Uesaka!
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#36 ℃-ute in Mexico (Part 2) – Special Talk with the Japanese Ambassador to Mexico: “As the Japanese Ambassador, I’m Grateful to ℃-ute for all the Friends You Have Made for Japan.”
For many years now, I’ve experienced how passionate Mexican fans can be, and the day after their first, and very moving, Mexican concert, the ℃-ute members and myself attended the residence of Akira Yamada, the Japanese ambassador to Mexico, where Yamada-san and ℃-ute held a special talk.
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#35 ℃-ute in Mexico (Part 1) – From Killer Concert to Cultural Diplomacy Symposium: Strengthening Ties Between Mexico and Japan
I will do everything I can to help ℃-ute succeed on the world stage. Ever since 2011, one of my main goals was to support ℃-ute in actualizing their Paris performance and seeing them through to success.
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Vol.5 AKIRA (Model/Singer) – The Charismatic Cross Dresser Shares Her Tips with Lolita Fashion’s Own Leading Lady
Having taken on the spirit of the Kawaii Ambassador program, Misako Aoki has continued to spread kawaii culture throughout the world and in this series talks with her companions in the “Kawaii Revolution!” In this installment her guest is a model/singer, AKIRA!
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#34 First Interview with Hello! Pro Rising Stars, CAMELLIA FACTORY – Taking to the Stage in Lolita Fashion!
Five years have already passed since I experienced my first Morning Musume｡concert. Since then, I’ve witnessed Morning Musume｡and other Hello! Project members graduate from their respective groups and met with them numerous times along the way.
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Report from Kimito in Shanghai
Latest reports from our correspondents around Asia
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[Report from Kimito in Shanghai] Issey Miyake's "BAOBAO bag" is still all the rage in China!
Walking the streets of Shanghai, a day doesn't go by without you seeing at least one Japanese designer bag.
The "BAOBAO bag" is an item from Issey Miyake.- Report from Kimito in Shanghai | China｜ Shanghai｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Fashion｜ Trends｜
- 2015.09.14
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#33 “Japanese Summer Festival” in Toronto - 3000 Canadians Gather for LinQ’s Cultural Diplomacy Concert!
For me, July 2015 was somewhat of a “LinQ month.” It began with Ami Himesaki, Manami Sakura and Fuko Shiira joining me on the Japan-Russia Youth Exchange Group, which I reported on in my previous articles, and I also took on the role of special commentator at their annual summer festival held in Fukuoka.
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Vol.4 Kaya Hojo (Writer) "Is it difficult to accessorize glasses with Lolita fashion? "
Having taken on the spirit of the Kawaii Ambassador program, Misako Aoki has continued to spread kawaii culture throughout the world and in this series talks with her companions in the “Kawaii Revolution!” In this installment her guest is a writer, Kaya Hojo!
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#32 Japan-Russia Youth Exchange Group - From AniCon to Summer Camp to Orphanage. Now I want to Learn More About Russia!
In my previous two articles I have focused on writing about the Japan-Russia Youth Exchange Center-organized Japan-Russia Youth Exchange Group, first with voice actress, Sumire Uesaka, and then in my last article with LinQ. This will be my third and final article in this mini series.
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[Robin’s Hong Kong Report] Kumamon in Hong Kong is proving popular as ever!!
Until just a few years ago there was not many people in Hong Kong who knew the name "Kumamon," but these days its seems that wherever you go in Hong Kong you are likely to see the famous Japanese mascot! And Kumamon's appearance in Hong Kong convenience stores shows just how popular this character has become!
- Robin’s Hong Kong Report | Hong Kong｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ sightseeing｜ Trends｜ Hot Spot｜ Collaboration items｜
- 2015.08.14
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#31 What did Idol Industry Frontrunners, LinQ, Learn on Their Cultural Diplomacy Trip to Russia? My Interview with the Girls Just Before Their Return to Japan!
Saint Petersburg had been on the cultural diplomacy agenda for voice actress Sumire Uesaka and myself for some many years now, and with the help of the Consulate-General of Japan in St. Petersburg and all the people involved in “AniCon,” one of the partner events of the International Otaku Expo Association (IOEA) which I am executive director of, our plans took shape and even evolved to become a trip involving a whole entourage of friends and like-minded individuals.
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Vol.3 hitomi (@home cafe) "I want to use maid culture to build bridges across the globe!"
Having taken on the spirit of the Kawaii Ambassador program, Misako Aoki has continued to spread kawaii culture throughout the world and in this series talks with her companions in the “Kawaii Revolution!” In this installment her guest is maid cafe "@home cafe" president hitomi!
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#30 Cultural Diplomacy in St. Petersburg – Interview with Sumire Uesaka
Four and a half years have flown by since I first started speaking about cultural diplomacy with Sumire Uesaka. In that time, we’ve not only taken our form of cultural diplomacy to Doha, Qatar, but we even managed to fulfill Uesaka’s ardent wish of carrying out activities in Moscow, Russia, as well.
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#29 Morning Musume｡’15 Extended Interview with the 12th Generation (Part2) - “I want to devote my life to Morning Musume｡ just like Michishige-san did”
Following on from my previous article, this week I continue my interview with the four 12th generation members of Morning Musume｡, an idol group that plays a significant role in Japan’s attempts to become more connected with the rest of the world.
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