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!

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Tokyo

Japan

2012.11.15

Fun and Fascinating Fukuoka Part1: Sazae-san Street, Dante Monument & Hard Rock Cafe

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. First on the agenda: The Momochi Area – home to Fukuoka Tower and Yahoo Dome.

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Fukuoka

Japan

デイリートピックス週末版

2012.11.12

# 13: When your room is full of Tamura Yukari, Twinkle, and pink -- that's Amore!

Our 13th guest is a lady that loves Tamura, Yukari and Twinkle and lives in pink.

"Otakus @ Home" What does the inside of an otaku’s room look like? |

Hobbies

Anime

2012.11.05

SUNSET LIVE 2012 REPORT

From August 31st to September 2nd 2012, Itoshima in Fukuoka Prefecture hosted its 20th Sunset Live! Here we introduce our photo report from the event.

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Club music

J-POP

Event Reports

Music

2012.11.01

Why cats are now mainstream, a pondering with many pictures...

Cat t-shirts and accessories coupled with a bag, cat ears that move based upon your brain activity, and cat tails. If you open the following link you can see a collection of cat pictures. After objective analysis, we will be exposing the reason behind why these past few years have been most ailurophilic.

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Japan

2012.10.29

"Otakus @ Home" What does the inside of an otaku’s room look like?

What does the inside of an otaku’s room look like? What leads one to even become an otaku? In this installment we introduce you to an otaku who is a self-professed servant of "Tokimeki Memorial" character, Himoo Yuina.

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Manga

Japan

2012.10.26

#12 Ninety-nine point eight percent of his room is covered in Feena Fam Earthlight!

#12 Ninety-nine point eight percent of his room is covered in Feena Fam Earthlight!

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Hobbies

Anime

2012.10.26

POWER OF GIRLS from TOKYO Vol.2 Higashi Kanae

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.

POWER OF GIRLS from TOKYO

2012.10.19

The Cosplayers Serving Up Handmade Riceballs in Shinjuku’s Golden Gai.

Golden Gai in Shinjuku, Tokyo, remains to this day a reflection of 1950s Japan. So naturally, I found it quite an interesting contrast when I learned that there were cosplayers here, running their own cosplay café.

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Hot Spot

Gourmet

Cosplay

Anime

2012.10.09

POWER OF GIRLS from TOKYO Vol.1 Tokyo Dolores

In [POWER OF GIRLS from TOKYO] asianbeat and MIG (“Made in Girl”) producer, Taguchi Maki, will introduce you to the next generation of Tokyo girls setting the trends in Japan’s girl culture. Introducing the first group of girls: “Tokyo Dolores.”

POWER OF GIRLS from TOKYO

2012.10.02

#11 A ‘Special Effects’ Otaku with a Room like a Museum

This episode, our guest is a big fan of Ultraman and “special effects” anime.

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2012.09.27

"Afterschool Midnighters" - Poster Present Campaign!!

"Afterschool Midnighters" - Poster Present Campaign!!

Feature “After School Midnighters” |

Movies

Singapore

Hong Kong

Fukuoka

Taiwan

Anime

Korea

Japan

2012.09.26

"Manga Camera" - Japan's No.1 iPhone App

It’s the application that allows you to turn photos into manga (comic) images, and it’s already causing a stir across social media networks.

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Manga

Japan

2012.09.20

"Orange Caramel" - KPOP's next big act?

For their Japan debut they covered a song by a very popular Showa idol group!

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K-POP

J-POP

Talent/Idol

Korea

Japan

2012.09.13

[Culture Watch] Flash Report!! SUNSET LIVE 2012 - Day Three

It's that time of year - SUNSET LIVE 2012! This year marks the festivals 20th year and it's sure to be bigger and better than ever! Here's what happened on the third and final day of the event.

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Club music

J-POP

Event Reports

Fukuoka

Music

Japan

2012.09.06

[Culture Watch] Flash Report!! SUNSET LIVE 2012 - Day Two

It's that time of year - SUNSET LIVE 2012! This year marks the festivals 20th year and it's sure to be bigger and better than ever! Here's all the action from day 2 of the event.

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Club music

J-POP

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Fukuoka

Music

Japan

2012.09.03

Japanese pop culture, Chiang Mai style!

Chiang Mai is the second biggest city in Thailand and is located 720 kilometers north of the capital, Bangkok. Nicknamed “Rose of the North,” Chiang Mai is famous for its history and its beauty, and it was here that Thailand’s latest Japanese pop culture event was held.

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Cosplay

Anime

Thailand

Manga

2012.09.03

【Culture Watch】 Flash Report!! SUNSET LIVE 2012 First day

Finally, Fukuoka’s premier outdoor music festival “Sunset Live”has began this year again! We will show you what's happening on the first day on the Sunset LIVE 2012.

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Club music

J-POP

Event Reports

Fukuoka

Music

Japan

2012.09.01

Hello…Steamed Meat Bun!?

This is one meat bun that looks too cute to eat! It’s Hello Kitty’s birthday on October 16, and to celebrate Japanese convenience chain Circle K and Sankusu have devised their own ‘nikuman’ (steamed meat bun) homage to the famous feline.

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Japan

2012.08.27

#10 The Otaku Room Overflowing with 2D Girl Love

In this installment we have a karaoke fanatic who spends an average of 12 hours belting out songs at karaoke parlors in a single visit!

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2012.08.24