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"ULTRA JAPAN 2015 DAY 1" Photo Report
"ULTRA JAPAN 2015" took place in Odaiba, Tokyo, from 19-21st September 2015! Our photo report brings you all the action and excitement from the event! Check-it-out!
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- 2015.11.02
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#25 Japan’s “Niconico Cho-Kaigi,” Mexico’s “J’Fest,” and Juice=Juice: What Global Otaku Events Can Teach Japanese Idols
On March 25th and 26th 2015, Chiba Prefecture’s Makuhari Messe played host to “Niconico Cho-Kaigi 2015,” a member of the same International Otaku Expo Association (IOEA) that I introduced you to two articles previous.
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#24 OTAKU SUMMIT SPECIAL LIVE in Makuhari Messe – The World’s Otaku in a Frenzy for “Last Boss” Sachiko Kobayashi!
In my last article I wrote about the establishment of the global network for otaku events, the International Otaku Expo Association (IOEA), whose inaugural meeting was held in conjunction with “Comiket Special 6 – Otaku Summit 2015,” but this time around, I want to tell you about another event that was held at Makuhari Messe during the summit, the “Otaku Summit Special Live” event.
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#23 International Otaku Expo Association (IOEA): The Network Connecting Otaku Across the Globe!
Everyday we’re bombarded with news of conflicts around the globe across various media. Will we ever understand each other? Even I’m one to succumb to that feeling of pessimism from time to time.
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#22 Misako Aoki X Maon Kurosaki - Interview: What is the Appeal of Lolita Fashion?
I first met Maon Kurosaki when she appeared as a guest on my radio program.
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#21 Berryz Kobo’s Final Concert – Looking Back on the Idols that have been Uniting the World for the Past Four and a Half Years
On the 3rd of March 2015, Berryz Kobo performed their last Budokan concert impending an indefinite hiatus from all group activities. It occurred to me that this was the first time I’ve actually witnessed the moment of something coming to an end.
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[Report from A.s.Kitsune in Taipei] Misako Aoki's Lolita Tea Party in Taiwan 2014
Last spring, the president of the Japanese Lolita Association, Misako Aoki published and released a book, "Lolita Fashion BOOK." In celebration of event, Misako Aoki was invited to Taiwan for a book signing.
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- 2015.02.25
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ULTRA JAPAN 2014 DAY2 PHOTO REPORT
ULTRA JAPAN 2014 DAY2 PHOTO REPORT
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- 2014.11.14
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ULTRA JAPAN 2014 DAY1 PHOTO REPORT
ULTRA JAPAN 2014 DAY1 PHOTO REPORT
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- 2014.11.04
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#10 Sumire Uesaka and Yun*chi Talking About the Anime and Anison that they Love so Much
I first met Sumire Uesaka in 2010. Back then, it was Uesaka who took interest in my cultural diplomacy activities more than any other, and together, we’ve had countless conversations about Japan and the world, even travelled to Qatar and Moscow for cultural diplomacy.
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#9 “I just can’t live without Urbangarde”: S/mileage’s Kanon Fukuda Goes One-on-One with her Idol, Yoko Hamasaki
One of the current idol groups, whose concerts you can go and see and really enjoy without a single negative thing to say, is S/mileage. I highly recommend them to anyone who has yet to see them perform. They gave their first Budokan performance on July 15th 2014, but what surprised me about this concert most, was the sheer number of young female fans in attendance.
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Wonder Festival 2014 Summer Company Booth Report
We bring you a special article from Tokyo Otaku Mode on the "Wonder Festival 2014 Summer Company Booth Report," which took place on July 27th!
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- 2014.09.03
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Exhibit "Madoka Magica the Movie Exhibit: I want to See You Once More…" is Held!
We bring you a photo report from Tokyo Otaku Mode on "Madoka Magica the Movie Exhibit: I want to See You Once More…" that took place from May 3-6.
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- 2014.06.13
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[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!] #104 Idols’ Challenge to Rock: A Concert Coming to Shibuya this Summer
I first began my work in cultural diplomacy in 2008 and since then I’ve visited a number of universities overseas and had discussions with students on one topic in particular...
- JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN! | Japan| Tokyo| INTERVIEW / SERIALS| Music| Anime| JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!|
- 2014.05.21
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[Photo Report]Garage Kit Festival Ends in Success Despite Record Snow
Winter Wonder Festival 2014 was held on Feb. 9! The venue was colored with tons of beautiful figures!
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- 2014.03.19
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POWER OF GIRLS from TOKYO Vol.6 maki from Angelic Pretty
Maki Taguchi, a designer of Angelic Pretty -a Lolita brand that is representative of that genre of Japanese fashion. ”Angelic Pretty” revolves around the idea of “kawaii” clothes that look like they could be fit for a princess with beautiful lace, ribbons, and frills straight from storybooks that young children read.
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- 2013.06.11
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Hooked on BAND A
Recently, I discovered and have taken a liking to a band known as BAND A and therefore would like to talk a bit about them.
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POWER OF GIRLS from TOKYO Vol.05 galaxxxy Director – Kishi Hiromi
The fifth member to join us on "POWER OF GIRLS from TOKYO" is none other than the director of Japanese streetwear brand and fashion icon "galaxxxy," Kishi Hiromi. The brand is fast making a name for itself all over the world and they've just launched a new addition to the shop lineup, "galaxxxy Café," in Tokyo's Hachiouji. We spoke with brand director, Kishi Hiromi, on the new "galaxxxy Café" and the path that's brought her to the helm of one of the coolest brands in Japanese street fashion to date.
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- 2013.04.01
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[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#40 BABYMETAL: The Idol Group Set to Take the World by Storm
The idol group that has caught my attention as the ones to watch in 2013 would have to be BABYMETAL. Their concept is Japanese idol group meets metal, and it reflects the unique kind of thinking that Japan has come to be renowned for.
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- 2013.02.27
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POWER OF GIRLS from TOKYO Vol.3 Josen Drum Dancers (ROBOT RESTAURANT)
Our third group of girls in the [POWER OF GIRLS from Tokyo] series is the “‘Josen’ Drum Dance” unit of the latest and craziest addition to Kabukicho’s (Shinjuku, Tokyo) cabaret milieu, “Robot Restaurant.” Raunchy outfits, drum and dance routines, and a performance like no other. This is surrealism at its sexiest. Expect to be wowed!
- POWER OF GIRLS from TOKYO | Japan| Tokyo|
- 2012.11.15