Japanese pop culture, Chiang Mai style!

Chiang Mai is the second biggest city in Thailand and is located 720 kilometers north of the capital, Bangkok. Nicknamed “Rose of the North,” Chiang Mai is famous for its history and its beauty, and it was here that Thailand’s latest Japanese pop culture event was held.

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Thailand ｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜

2012.09.03

“comic party” photo report　vol.2

February 20-21,2010,“comic party”was held @Bangkok Thailand.This is the cosplay snap the second.

COSPLAY SNAPS | Thailand ｜ Bangkok｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜

2012.08.25

“comic party” photo report　vol.1

February 20-21,2010,“comic party”was held @Bangkok Thailand.This is the cosplay snap is the first half.

COSPLAY SNAPS | Thailand ｜ Bangkok｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜

2012.08.17

World Cosplay Summit 2012

World Cosplay Summit 2012 Photo report

COSPLAY SNAPS | Nagoya｜ Cosplay｜

2012.08.11

“Machi★Asobi vol.6” vol.1

On 2011 March 3-5“Machi★Asobi” vol.6 in Tokushima was held.This is the cosplay snap is the first half.

COSPLAY SNAPS | Japan｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Event Reports｜ Hot Spot｜

2012.08.04

“Machi★Asobi” vol.5 in Tokushima

On January 25-February 6“Machi★Asobi” vol.5 in Tokushima was held.The whole town was flood with many cosplayer.

COSPLAY SNAPS | Anime｜ Cosplay｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Event Reports｜ Hot Spot｜

2012.07.27

C3 in HongKong2012 -cosplay convention edition-

On March 5-8 this year,C3 in HongKong2012 (C3 Japanese Anime Expo 2012) ＠Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre.This is the cosplay convention edition!

C3 in HongKong2012 (C3 Japanese Anime Expo 2012) | Hong Kong｜ Cosplay｜ Event Reports｜

2012.07.21

C3 in HongKong2012 (C3 Japanese Anime Expo 2012)

On March 5-8 2012,C3 in HongKong2012(C3 Japanese Anime Expo 2012)was held ＠Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre.

COSPLAY SNAPS | Hong Kong｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜ Event Reports｜

2012.07.14

Cosplay: Around Festival Grounds

On March 5-8 2012,C3 in HongKong2012 (C3 Japanese Anime Expo 2012) was held ＠Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre.

C3 in HongKong2012 (C3 Japanese Anime Expo 2012) | Hong Kong｜ Cosplay｜ Event Reports｜

2012.07.14

VOCALOID Cosplay Photograph collection ★Japan edition★

This is a collection of VOCALOID Cosplay Photograph of Japan!

COSPLAY SNAPS | Japan｜ Cosplay｜ Event Reports｜

2012.07.07

China’s Digital Entertainment Expo “China Joy”

From July 26-29 Shanghai will host the world renowned game industry event, “China Joy,” boasting all the big name game developers from China and around the world!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | China｜ Shanghai｜ Cosplay｜ Event Reports｜

2012.07.02

VOCALOID Cosplay Photograph collection ★Overseas edition★

This is a collection of VOCALOID Cosplay Photograph of overseas!

COSPLAY SNAPS | China｜ Korea｜ Thailand ｜ Cosplay｜ Event Reports｜

2012.06.29

[ICON] Julie Watai - Gifted Creator and World Renowned Hard-Core Otaku

Julie Watai continues to express her unique view of the world as a photographer, musician and if the occasion demands, an idol. What otaku culture is this gifted creator focused on right now…Read on!

Icon | Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Cosplay｜ Talent/Idol｜ Club music｜

2012.05.25

[J-Pop Culture Observations]#59 Pop Culture Diplomacy pt.1 – Revelations in Saudi Arabia and the “World Kawaii Revolution” in Paris

I’ve been involved in pop culture diplomacy since December 2007 and this article I would like to reflect on some of the various turning points I’ve encountered in my activities thus far. More often than not, it’s not until a certain amount of time has passed that I come to realize the true significance of past events and encounters.

J-Pop Culture Observations | Japan｜ パリ｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜ Other genre｜ J-Pop Culture Observations｜

2012.05.16

"CANAL POP CULTURE FESTIVAL"

Cosplay snap gallery from the asianbeat/AKAZUKIN booth at the "CANAL POP CULTURE FESTIVAL" - Canal City, Fukuoka

COSPLAY SNAPS | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Cosplay｜ Event Reports｜

2012.05.01

[ICON] DANCEROID - The Next Wave of Pop Idols Born of a New Generation

DANCEROID was formed to dance on the Nico Nico Douga video site category “Odotte-mita” (I tried this dance). So just how did these girls rise to Nico Nico Douga fame and what does the future hold in store for them? Read on!

Icon | Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Cosplay｜ Talent/Idol｜ Trends｜ Club music｜

2012.05.01

Rakushow in TNC Broadcasting Building

Around 400 cosplayers gathered for the "Rakushow in TNC Broadcasting Building" event held in Fukuoka. Not even snow could put a dampner on this event as all were out to show off their threads and prove their cosplay prowess.

COSPLAY SNAPS | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Cosplay｜ Event Reports｜

2012.01.16

ASIA VOCALOID FESTA Photo Gallery

Photo Gallery from the ASIA VOCALIOD FESTA held on October 23 at IMS Hall in Fukuoka. Vocaloid cosplayers from countries and regions all over Asia came together to find out who is number one!

Etcetra SNAPS | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Cosplay｜ Event Reports｜

2011.12.02

Misa Misa's Special Report -　Let's Go to Comiket!

Comic Market Special! Event report on the world's largest self-published comic book fair, held at Tokyo’s Big Sight convention venue in Japan, August 12～14, 2011.

events | Japan｜ Tokyo｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Event Reports｜ Trends｜

2011.11.28

ASIA VOCALOID FESTA

The ASIA VOCALIOD FESTA was held on October 23. Vocaloid cosplayers from countries and regions in Asia got together to find out who is number one, and we covered the event, which included popular Nico Nico Douga video web site dancers’ shows and a lecture by the Vocaloid 3 maker and YAMAHA, with exclusive photos and reports.

events | Japan｜ Cosplay｜ Event Reports｜ Trends｜ Club music｜

2011.11.25