"Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods" Release Imminent!!

It’s almost here! We’re now but days away from the release of “Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods.” Eighteen years have passed since the series ceased its serialization, but Dragon Ball is a masterpiece of a series that never grows old.

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Movies

Event Reports

Fukuoka

Anime

Japan

2013.03.21

[Otaku's @ Home] #18 A Hong Kong Otaku and His Moe Mecha Hideaway

Our next guest is from Hong Kong and his passion encompasses both the moe and the mecha genres!

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Hobbies

Hong Kong

Anime

2013.03.19

There's No Stopping the Nameko!

Having gained popularity, especially among high school and university girls, is the smart phone app, ‘Touch Detective – Mushroom Garden.’
Not only has excitement over the character gained momentum app-wise, but now this very same enthusiasm has even begun to pour over into the world of goods and even CDs!

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Trends

Game & e-Sports

Japan

2013.03.12

Let's Enjoy Fukuoka presented by Fukuoka Now

You can find easy - reporting on various hot-spots Fukuoka Restaurants in and around Fukuoka.

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sightseeing

Fukuoka

Gourmet

Japan

2013.03.04

[Otaku's @ Home] #17 Otaku Rooms Down-Under!

This week we have a Chinese-Australian with a passion for all things otaku!

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Hobbies

Anime

2013.03.04

You Think That's Air You're Breathing?

News broadcasts have shown that photochemical substances spiraling across China have recently made their way to Japan, and citizens are on high alert, sending Japan's "mask culture" into overdrive!

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Trends

Game & e-Sports

Japan

2013.03.04

MTV LIVEDAM Sing for Smile Tour 2013 in FUKUOKA

GENERATIONS from Exile Tribe, Miura Daichi and K-Pop group, U-KISS, in Fukuoka!

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Club music

K-POP

J-POP

Event Reports

Japan

2013.02.25

[Otaku's @ Home] #16 A Room Devoted to Himoo Yuina

This week we introduce a "Tokimeki Memorial" fan whose collection of Himoo Yuina goods alone stands at around 300 pieces!

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Hobbies

Anime

2013.02.15

World Fashion Snaps / Fukuoka

Oftentimes referred to as the ‘The Gateway to Asia,’ we have decided to start in the metropolitan city of Fukuoka for the first round of our "World Fashion Snaps" series. The people of Fukuoka have great taste in fashion and the city itself has a growing reputation for being one of the trendiest in all of Japan!

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Fashion

2013.02.14

Who Knew Mushroom Cultivation Could be so Therapeutic!

Know what the most popular smart phone apps for high school and university girls in Japan are at the moment? Introducing 'Nameko' and the "Mushroom Garden"!

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Trends

Game & e-Sports

Japan

2013.02.11

[Otaku's @ Home] #15 Dollfie Dream House U.S.A.

In this installment we introduce you to the proud owner of a room lined with Dollfie Dream goods.

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Hobbies

Anime

2013.02.05

Japanese Denim Makes its Debut in Singapore!

Japan's "Okayama Denim" is considered among the highest quality denim in the world. An event was held in Singapore recently to showcase Okayama Denim to a broader Asian audience and show the people of Singapore why this Japan-made product has come to be labelled a world-class brand in its own right.

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Other Areas

Fashion

Japan

2013.01.31

Aru Aru City's "Naruto Play Stadium" and Kaiyodo Figurine Exhibition!

Photo report from Kitakyushu's (Fukuoka prefecture) Aru Aru City "Naruto Shippuden Play Stadium" and the Kitakyushu Manga Museum's "Kaiyodo Figurine Exhibition"!

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Art

Fukuoka

Anime

Japan

2013.01.17

A Happy New Year 2013!

Happy New Year! Thank you for all your support throughout 2012 and we look forward to keeping you informed and entertained in 2013!

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2013.01.01

POWER OF GIRLS from TOKYO Vol.4 Micro Hitomi of "STEREO TENNIS"

In this fourth edition of [POWER OF GIRLS from TOKYO] we introduce you to a girl who transcends both underground and mainstream. She’s the artist with a talent for 80s electro pop artwork, graphic design and VJing and she goes by the name of Micro Hitomi of “Stereo Tennis.”

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What'sNew

2012.12.13

POWER OF GIRLS from TOKYO

In the second edition of our [POWER OF GIRLS from TOKYO] series, we introduce Higashi Kanae, who is the organizer of“Hakuchumu”, a corroborative event between young female creators born in the Heisei era. Hakuchumu crosses boundaries of fashion and art, and Higashi Kanae just loves the power generated by the girls working together, as they bring their brave new world of culture to all corners of the globe - culture created by the powerful potion of girls expressing themselves in a way that up to now has been taboo to speak of.

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Art

Trends

Talent/Idol

Fashion

Japan

2012.12.13

Japan Rediscovers ‘Yurukyara’ Mascots

It has been a couple months since the 2012 ‘yurukyara’ grand prize contest has come to a close. Let's take a look at the winners!

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sightseeing

Other genre

Fukuoka

Japan

デイリートピックス週末版

2012.12.10

#14 Introducing the Anime Dream Room of a Resident of Hong Kong

Joining us in our 14th round of 'Otakus @ Home' is a resident of Hong Kong and huge anime fan with a room any otaku could only dream of having!

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Hobbies

Anime

2012.12.10

Fun and Fascinating Fukuoka Part 2: Yanagawa Boat Cruises, Okawa, and the Yame Doll Hall

From the ordinary to the extraordinary, we will be selecting some of the best spots that Fukuoka has to offer, some of which are from our very own experiences. This second installment will be featuring: Yanagawa, Okawa River, and the Chikugo area, including Yame.

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sightseeing

Other genre

Fukuoka

Japan

デイリートピックス週末版

2012.12.03

Christmas in Fukuoka!

With Fukuoka full of festive cheer and anticipating the upcoming Christmas holiday, dazzling lights and decorations are being strung up around nearly every corner of this beautiful city.

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sightseeing

Other genre

Fukuoka

Japan

デイリートピックス週末版

2012.11.30