D.I.Y. Ita-Goods (Special Otaku Lecture)

Here we’ll show you the basic steps you need to know to make your own ita-goods and you can even look through our photo gallery of handmade ita-goods.

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2013.05.27

[Photo Report] “The Evangelion and Katana (Japanese swords) Exhibition”

“The Evangelion and Katana (Japanese swords) Exhibition” is currently being held at Nishitetsu Hall in Fukuoka City.　At the entrance, you are welcomed by the panels of Asuka, Rei, Mari, Shinji and Kaworu.

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2013.05.24

Dishes from the Japanese home kitchen

How to cook washoku (Japanese cuisine) - Featuring home-cooked meal -

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2013.05.20

Hakata Dontaku 2013 Photo Gallery

In Fukuoka prefecture over the Golden Week holiday the well-known Hakata Dontaku festival was held on May 4th. Please take a look at and enjoy our collection of photos!

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2013.05.16

A Yo-Yo Performer Like No Other! So Japan-esque!!

Introducing one fantastic Japanese yo-yo performer who drew a lot of attention with his performance at the TED2013.

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2013.05.10

World Fashion Snap / Fukuoka FACo 2013

In our 3rd installment of “World Fashion Snaps” we revisit Fukuoka for its fashion-based event that has everyone in the city beyond excited! Please check out our snaps from the Fukuoka Asia Collection (FACo)!

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2013.05.02

Global Popularity of Japanese Pop Culture Picks Up Speed

"Japan Expo" attracts some 200,000 people each year and we had the chance to interview the event's vice president, Thomas Sirdey, who enthusiastically spoke to us about the potential for the growth and development of Japanese pop culture in the European market.

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2013.05.01

Hakata Dontaku

Hakata Dontaku, an annual festival that takes place in Fukuoka City on May 3rd and 4th each year.

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2013.05.01

Hakata Dontaku Terminology

Hakata Dontaku, an annual festival that takes place in Fukuoka City on May 3rd and 4th each year.

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2013.05.01

WHAT’s Yamakasa？

The Summer Festival that Embodies the ‘Nobosemon’(fierce passion) Spirit of the People of Hakata ･･･Read more.

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2013.05.01

Yamakasa Photo Gallery

The Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival runs from July 1-15 every year. In this photo gallery we will provide you with a brief glimpse of what to expect during Yamaksa, from the luxuriously decorated floats to the awesome spectacle that is “Oiyama,” on the 15th and final day of the festival.

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2013.05.01

Hakata Dontaku

Hakata Dontaku, an annual festival that takes place in Fukuoka City on May 3rd and 4th each year.

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2013.04.30

Hakata's Traditional Crafts are Reborn with the Help of Students.

Hakata's traditional crafts are reborn with the help of students from Kyushu Sangyo University!

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2013.04.26

[Otaku's @ Home] #20 A Taiwanese Student's Love for Ayanami Rei

Our next guest is from Taiwan and is a fan of “Neon Genesis Evangelion,” especially the female protagonist Ayanami Rei.

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2013.04.23

Caicai - Photo Gallery

Caicai - Photo Gallery

[Cosplayers Laboratory] - China - #016　Caicai |

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2013.04.22

Japanese Sake Gets a 'Moe' Makeover!

Kitakyushu releases a new collaborative brand of sake between 'moe' characters and local sake breweries. Residents of Kitakyushu, hold on to your hats as "Moe Sake" starts to hit the shelves!

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2013.04.19

World Fashion Snap / Seoul

In our 2nd installment of “World Fashion Snaps” we visit Seoul – the epicenter of Korean fashion. Following Tokyo and Hong Kong, Seoul has drawn some global attention fashion-wise in its own right. From local to global brands we hope to cover all current Korean trends.

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2013.04.09

KANON - Photo Gallery

KANON - Photo Gallery

[Cosplayers Laboratory] - Japan - #009　KANON |

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2013.04.04

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

[Otaku's @ Home] #19 Student, Cosplayer, Magazine Editor - One Super-Active Otaku Girl!

In episode #19 we introduce you to a girl who's a university and perhaps one of the more active otakus out there to date!

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2013.03.28