[ICON] Maiko Fukushima - The Young Akihabara Producer that Revolutionized the Idol World

Maiko Fukushima, also known as "Mofuku-chan" is a highly sought-after producer. Starting out her career at the Akihabara live house "Dear Stage" and "MOGRA" as an organizer, she eventually became the producer of the famous Akihabara idol group "Dempagumi.inc".

Icon | Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Fashion｜ Music｜ Talent/Idol｜ Trends｜ Art｜ J-POP｜

2014.11.07

ULTRA JAPAN 2014 Special Report: The Mega Brand “ULTRA” Finally Arrives in Japan

At long last Japan sees the arrival of the large scale dance music festival "ULTRA JAPAN." In addition to picking this up, asianbeat will also be doing an interview with m-flo's VERBAL and a full report after the event.

feature | Japan｜ Music｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ Trends｜ Club music｜

2014.11.01

Two Fascinating Guidebooks to Introduce Fukuoka

Recently I just bought two books popular books with really high-impact covers: Fukuoka Tsuide Kankou (Fukuoka Sightseeing Opportunity) and d design travel Fukuoka.

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Fukuoka｜ sightseeing｜ Trends｜ Hot Spot｜

2014.10.03

asianbeat INDEX

"asianbeat INDEX" - How to navigate "asianbeat" for new comers!!

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2014.08.28

[Report from Kobori in Bangkok] Thailand Ministry of Commerce Runs Fashion Event in Support of the Apparel Industry

Do "babas", "Grey ray", "Onelove", "The SLEEVELESS GARDEN" and "Trimode Accessories" ring a bell? If you answered straight-away then you're probably already well-versed in Thailand's fashion industry.

Kobori 's Bangkok Report | Thailand ｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Anime｜ Trends｜ Movies｜

2014.08.20

Summer has come!!

Summer has come... I don't really like this hot & humid weather, but for some reason, I always get a little bit excited during this season. I'd like to share my excitement with you.

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Trends｜ Hobbies｜ Digital Products｜

2014.08.07

[Report from A.s.Kitsune in Taipei] Interview with Famous Needlework Designer Ikeuchi-san and his Experience in Japan

Hi, A.s.Kitsune here from Taiwan!
In this report, I'd like to introduce the designer Ikeuchi-san who graduated from Japanese Bunka Women’s University and Graduate School, Faculty of Fashion Science. Ikeuchi-san (Real name: Hou Shiyuan) is originally from Taiwan and is currently running his own embroidery design studio in Taipei.

A.s.Kitsune's Taipei Report | Japan｜ Taiwan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Fashion｜ Trends｜

2014.07.23

[Report from Kobori in Bangkok] Thailand's Budget Movie Theaters Take to the Stage: Reclaiming Demand

The Thai company Asia Cinema Network has decided on new plans to build budget theaters all across Thailand. Approximately 200 small theaters will be opened with a single admission costing around 30 Baht (approx. 100 yen) .

Kobori 's Bangkok Report | Thailand ｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Anime｜ Trends｜ Movies｜

2014.07.15

Hakata Gion Yamakasa 2014 Photo Report

July is one of the famous Fukuoka's traditional festivals, Yamakasa season! Hakata Gion Yamakasa's Kazari-yama(decorative floats) are placed on display in 14 locations around Tenjin and Hakata from July 1st to midnight on July 14th (0:00am, July 15th).

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2014.07.08

[Report from Robin in Hong Kong] Kyushu Ramen shops opening up all across Hong Kong!

There are many people in Hong Kong that really like Japanese food. Sushi, teppanyaki, and sashimi have all come to be greatly appreciated foods in Hong Kong. However, it is ramen that is probably most popular. The gourmet capital, Hong Kong has seen many Japanese ramen shops opening along its streets.

Robin’s Hong Kong Report | Hong Kong｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Gourmet｜ Trends｜

2014.07.04

Taking another look at Kyushu's trains through the eyes of a book from Thailand

Chief editor of the popular Thai magazine "a day", Zcongklod Bangyikhan, has published a book in Thailand based around Kyushu's sightseeing trains. The response is overwhelmingly positive.

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Thailand ｜ Fukuoka｜ sightseeing｜ Trends｜

2014.06.27

[Report from Kobori in Bangkok] Bangkok has a new and popular service - the Itasha anime wraps service. How about getting your car done up in anime wrappings?

In Thailand, Japanese anime is extremely popular. With clothes, everyday goods, and practically anything you can think of being all anime-themed and fashioned after favorite characters, it's almost painful to take in. Taking this to the extreme, is the Itasha - decorating your own car in anime.

Kobori 's Bangkok Report | Thailand ｜ Bangkok｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Anime｜ Trends｜ Art｜ Hobbies｜

2014.06.11

[Report from Kobori in Bangkok] Thailand's first anime disco cosplay party! Thailand's only anime DJ makes a guest appearance and will make you a disco fan!

From Japan to Bangkok, the extremely popular "Anime Disco" pre-party was a success and many were belting out Japanese anime tunes!

Kobori 's Bangkok Report | Japan｜ Thailand ｜ Bangkok｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜ Event Reports｜ Trends｜ Hot Spot｜ J-POP｜

2014.04.18

“Can you name the 37 Pretty Cure?” – Tokyo Metropolitan Police Explain How to Stop Telephone Scams with “Pretty Cure”

Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department released on their official Twitter account, an effective way of preventing the telephone scams with "Pretty Cure"

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Anime｜ Trends｜

2014.03.27

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!] #96 Japanese Writers and Artists Flock to Taiwan’s Biggest Dōjin Event, “Fancy Frontier”!

On February 15-16, 2014, I took part in “Fancy Frontier,” the biggest dōjin event in Taipei.
Fancy Frontier is often written up in magazines and across online media here in Japan, and it certainly lived up to the hype.

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2014.03.26

"Murasakibara" and "Akashi" New Additions to the "Kuroko no Basuke" Perfume Range

"Perfume of THE BASKETBALL WHICH KUROKO PLAYS" is a perfume range based on characters of "Kuroko no Basuke (Kuroko's Basketball)"

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Trends｜

2014.03.18

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!] #93 Maid Café’s Connecting Japan to the World – An Interview with Two of Akiba’s Popular Maids

One aspect of modern Japanese culture that Japan fans get excited about is maid culture.

JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN! | Japan｜ Other Areas｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Anime｜ Trends｜ JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!｜

2014.03.05

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!] #92 Quiet Rise to Global Fame. Just How Far Across the World has the Obento Spread?

I’ve asked countless people at events held in the US, “What aspects of Japanese culture or lifestyle have you picked up on through watching anime?”

JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN! | Japan｜ Other Areas｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Anime｜ Trends｜ JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!｜

2014.02.26

New Art in the Making? Grated Radish Polar-Bear-Hotpot in the Spotlight

Recently, “shirokuma nabe” (“polar bear hotpot”) has been generating a buzz across Twitter.

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Gourmet｜ Trends｜ Art｜

2013.12.30

Illuminations (Christmas lights) in Fukuoka 2013

Photo report of illuminations (Christmas lights) in Fukuoka 2013!

Etcetra SNAPS | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ sightseeing｜ Trends｜ Hot Spot｜

2013.12.19