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FUKUOKA OTAKU MAP ver."痛"(two): AKB48 CAFE&SHOP HAKATA
The nationally renowned idol group AKB48 are adored throughout the country. This installment reports from the AKB48 CAFE&SHOP HAKATA, which deals in official AKB48 merchandise and goods!
- Fukuoka Otaku Map | Music｜ Talent/Idol｜ sightseeing｜ J-POP｜
- 2016.03.22
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TGC KITAKYUSHU2015 by TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION Photo Report
The TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION finally came to Kyushu! We've got reports from the "TGC KITAKYUSHU 2015" runway and venue, as well as interviews with GENKING and Arie Mizusawa!
- FASHION SNAPS | Fukuoka｜ Fashion｜ Event Reports｜ Talent/Idol｜
- 2016.02.05
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#41 Special Discussion with Seiji Mizushima (Director) and Sumire Uesaka (Voice Actor) – Part Two – “Recording is Like 5 Hours of Continuous Stress!”
Anime series “CONCRETE REVOLUTIO” made waves by releasing subtitled versions of the show simultaneously across the globe. Its director, Seiji Mizushima, joined voice actor, Sumire Uesaka, who voices the heroine, Kikko Hoshino, for this special two-part discussion. This is the second part to their talk.
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#40 Special Discussion with Seiji Mizushima (Director) and Sumire Uesaka (Voice Actor) – Part One – “Uesaka-san Really Pushes her Acting Muscles to the Limits for Us”
Animation director, Seiji Mizushima, and voice actor, Sumire Uesaka, have been friends of mine for many years and it’s been an ardent wish of their fans, and of mine, to see them one day collaborate on a project together.
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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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Fukuoka Otaku Map-ver. 痛(Two) - HKT48 Theater
In this edition check-out our jam-packed report on Fukuoka-based idol group "HKT48" and their "HKT48 Theater!"
- Fukuoka Otaku Map | Music｜ Talent/Idol｜ sightseeing｜ J-POP｜
- 2015.11.16
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[Feature] AKB48 Group
Read all about the awesome AKB48 Group!!
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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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AKB48 Senbatsu General Election History Exhibition Photo Report
From Tuesday 19th May to Sunday 14th June 2015 the "AKB48 Senbatsu General Election History Exhibition" was held in AMU PLAZA, Hakata! As AKB48 Sousenkyo (general election) was held in Fukuoka, the event welcomed countless visitors each and every day of its run, so check-out our photo report of the exhibition!
- EVENT SNAPS | Fukuoka｜ Music｜ Talent/Idol｜ J-POP｜
- 2015.10.19
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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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Celebrating the release of "LinQuest-yagate densetsu e..." (LinQuest - Soon to be Legends...) Live Photo Report!
On the 9th September (9/9, LinQ day), ""LinQuest-yagate densetsu e..." Hatsubai Kinen LIVE! Koe-awase Gassho!" ("Celebrating the release of "LinQuest-Soon to be Legends..." Live! Singing Choir!") was held at Tenjin Best Hall! LinQ also performed at the Fukuoka Asian Party kick-off Event on the same day! Check-out all the snaps from both performances here in our photo report!
- EVENT SNAPS | Fukuoka｜ Fashion｜ Music｜ Event Reports｜ Talent/Idol｜ Hot Spot｜ J-POP｜
- 2015.10.09
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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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"Kendama Taisou (Exercises)," an original video produced by the Kendama Association and BEAMS!
Featuring RIP SLYME's track "Peace" and an array of famous guest stars, the enduring appeal of kendama is visible for all to see in this newly released promotional video!
- Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fashion｜ Talent/Idol｜ Trends｜ J-POP｜ videos｜
- 2015.09.28
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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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Marine Day Port Festival 2015 x LinQ Summer Festival 2015 Event Photo Report
Check-out our photo-report of "Minato he Oideyo! Umi no Hi Port Festa 2015 x LinQ Natsu Matsuri 2015," which took place on July 20 (Marine Day)! We've also got prizes signed by Ami Himesaki and Manami Sakura to give away to our readers!
- EVENT SNAPS | Fukuoka｜ Fashion｜ Music｜ Event Reports｜ Talent/Idol｜ Hot Spot｜ J-POP｜
- 2015.09.07
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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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#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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#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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Fukuoka Otaku Map #15 MOJI PARA FUKUOKA
In the 15th installment of our series we bring to you "MOJI PARA Fukuoka!" A one-of-a-kind sticker-specialist store, that is perfect for anyone looking to get ready to cheer on their favorite idol live in concert!
- Fukuoka Otaku Map | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Anime｜ Talent/Idol｜ Hobbies｜
- 2015.07.28
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- ◆ Winner announced! A card signed by Aoyama Yoshino and Suzushiro Sayumi!
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- ◆ Winner announced! Official goods of movie "TenSura"!