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

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!

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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

"Fukuoka Fair" held in Honolulu, Hawaii!

Promoting all that Fukuoka has to offer in Hawaii, the land of eternal sunshine! The "Fukuoka Fair" took place in Honolulu, Hawaii and was held across four days, from Thursday 19th to Sunday 22nd January!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Fukuoka｜ Other Areas｜ Gourmet｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ J-POP｜

2017.02.23

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

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

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!

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2016.11.11

TEAM SAKUSAKU will be throwing their first PARTY on 19th December 2016!

19th December 2016 would have been the late Sakurai Takamasa's birthday and on that day, in order to carry on the legacy of a person who championed J-POP culture all across the globe, TEAM SAKUSAKU will hold a party to help spread his spirit from Tokyo to the rest of the world!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Tokyo｜ Fashion｜ Music｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Event Reports｜ Talent/Idol｜ J-POP｜

2016.10.19

SUNSET LIVE 2016 Instant Updates! Report from Day 2

"SUNSET LIVE 2016" is a firm fixture on the Fukuoka calendar and this year marks the 24th time the festival has been held! Find-out more about all the excitement by checking out our report on the second day of the festival, here!

Instant Updates! | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Music｜ Event Reports｜ J-POP｜ Club music｜

2016.09.23

SUNSET LIVE 2016 Instant Updates! Report from Day 1

"SUNSET LIVE 2016" is much-loved and well-established on the Fukuoka calendar. This was year they were back for the 24th time and you can find out what went down on Saturday here, in our report on the first day of the festival!

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2016.09.23

Vol.12 KEYOSSIE -PARTY, the thing that I love most -

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 SKA POP PUNK BAND "DOMINO88" vocalist, KEYOSSIE!

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2016.09.08

SUNSET LIVE 2016

"SUNSET LIVE 2016" will be held at Keya Beach (Itoshima-shi, Fukuoka) across 2 days, from Saturday 3rd to Sunday 4th September! Find-out everything you need to know about this massive music festival, which signals that summer in Fukuoka will soon be drawing to a close!

Sunset Live | Fashion｜ Music｜ Event Reports｜ Hot Spot｜ J-POP｜ Club music｜

2016.08.30

Vol.11 ANGERME Ayaka Wada - Interview (Part 2) -

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 the leader of an idol group "ANGERME," Ayaka Wada!

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2016.08.19

Vol.10 ANGERME Ayaka Wada - Interview (Part 1) -

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 the leader of an idol group "ANGERME," Ayaka Wada!

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

2016.08.05

Vol.9 KITALOLI Asako Mitsuhashi - KITALOLI Sakhalin Cultural Exchange Report

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 representative of the lolita brand "KITALOLI," Asako Mitsuhashi!

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2016.07.22