Changi—Over a thousand fans gathered amid blinding sunlight as Japanese boy band Arashi went onstage for a fan meet on Nov. 10 at Singapore’s Jewel Changi Airport. The event, part
Guests who attended Inquirer Lifestyle’s To be You “Street Style” launch at the Samsung Hall of SM Aura Premier took selfies at the six trend capsules representing the book’s fashion
It is not a surprise that Filipinos have taken to Japanese culture so easily. Since the 1970s when children rushed home from school to watch the adventures of Steve, Jamie,
It is not a surprise that Filipinos have taken to Japanese culture so easily. Since the 1970s when children rushed home from school to watch the adventures of Steve, Jamie,
The origins of the Japanese word otaku (a person with an intense obsession or hobby, most often related to anime, manga and all things geek) might not exactly have a
It was with great energy and wonderful camaraderie that the Philippine-Japan Friendship Month was celebrated last July 19 with the 2014 J-Pop Anime Sing and Dance Contest.
It was a day full of fun and excitement for anime fanatics. Japanese inspired music bands and cosplayers gathered at the L5R Productions’ anime–themed event, the “Otaku Summer Jam 2014,” Saturday, at B-Side, The Collective in Makati City.
Explaining Japanese pop culture with all its complexities and diversity may seem a bit tedious. But if there’s a way of simplifying it, J-Pop can easily be described as an inspiration. It has inspired the young, especially the Filipino youth, in many ways, for it has become a part of life. No young Filipino ever grew up without knowing at least one animé character or watching an animé show.
Four young talents won in the 2013 J-Pop Anime Singing and Cosplay Mini-Contest held July 20 at SM Mall of Asia Center Stage.
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