[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#20 International Students’ Views on Japan and the Japanese People

I’ve met countless young people in my line of work who dream of one day living in Japan. As a Japanese, it’s something that makes me extremely grateful to hear. There are people from all over the world living in Japan, whether it be for study or for work.

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2012.10.07

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#19 An Cafe Connecting with the World. Interview with Members, Kanon and Takuya

Globally popular J-rock band, Antic Cafe (An Cafe), held their comeback concert at Yoyogi National Gymnasium (Tokyo, Japan) on the 8th and 9th of September 2012, and it was a smashing success.

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2012.10.02

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]18 Taking Back Harajuku! Fans Gather for An Cafe’s First Concert in Nearly 3 Years

On the 8th and 9th of September 2012, Japanese rock band Antic Cafe (An Cafe) held a concert at Yoyogi National Gymnasium - their first since their performance at the Budokan in January 2010.

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2012.09.26

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#17 Why Young People Everywhere Want to Visit Japan.

In November 2009, I helped organize the Japan Pop Culture Festival (aka. J Fest) in Moscow, but until I stood up on stage at that event, never did I think that Moscow would become like a home to me.

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2012.09.19

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#16 Idol meets Band, Harajuku meets Shimokitazawa. Collaborations unique to Japan.

I often get told by people in the music industry, “Sakurai-san, its hard believe you used to have no interest in idols whatsoever.”

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2012.09.12

Tokyo Skytree ‘Moe~’!

Tokyo Skytree-cum-moe character?? How Japan’s latest high-rise attraction is being reported in Taiwan.

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2012.05.24

Nemu Yumemi presents How to "Wotagei" 2012

Learn how to "Wotagei" like a pro with Akihabara idol Nemu Yumemi! Plus all the key terms and info on the "wota" phenomenon!

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2012.05.08

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.

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2011.11.28

Summer Sonic Bound!

With plenty more scorching hot summer days ahead of us Japan is well and truly in the grip of music festival fever. SUMMER SONIC 2011 is on this weekend and it's shaping up to be epic!

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2011.08.10

World Seifuku Project - Special Feature

Under the phrase “Japanese Seifuku to the world”, we at asianbeat have teamed up with the high school girls Seifuku shop CONOMi and started the “World Seifuku Project.

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2011.02.02

The World Seifuku Project – First Wave – Interview with Sakurai Takamasa

The figure at the forefront of bringing Japan’s “kawaii” culture to the world is Sakurai Takamasa. We spoke to him about his thoughts on the project, and of course got the latest info on kawaii culture.

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2011.01.12

World Seifuku Project The first of a series of interviews - CONOMi

Interview with CONOMi President, Mr. Aiura:“Mr. Seifuku” shares his views on current Seifuku culture and his dreams for the future.Behind the scenes - Collaboration with Evangelion

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2011.01.07

2010 ODAIBA COSPLAY Pre-Event Festival

2010 ODAIBA COSPLAY Pre-Event Festival

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2010.08.27

K-ON song “HOKA-GO TEA TIME” makes No.1

A first for anime characters!

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2009.07.28

More new ideas - UNIQLO taking it to the world!

A new collection from a world renowned creator....and...

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2009.07.10

August 1 … Monster Hunter hits Japan!

Monster Hunter, a video game released by Capcom in 2004 boasts sales of 8.5 million units.

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2009.07.10

Love Cub 50 photo report 1

Here are cubs designed by celebrities, artists and even popular characters.

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2009.06.30

Love Cub 50 photo report 2

Here are cubs designed by celebrities, artists and even popular characters.

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2009.06.30

Love Cub 50 Project　photo report

Photo report of Love Cub 50 - Exibition of Honda Super Cubs designed by celebrities, artists and even popular characters..

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2009.06.30

Love Cub 50 Project

Manga artists, musicians, even that famous Japanese celebrity!

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2009.06.29