2012年1月28日土曜日

Cool Japan by NHK

Cool-Japan-6-6-10

Anime & Manga News by Anime & Manga Japan Net

Tekken: Blood Vengeance
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Tekken: Blood Vengeance (鉄拳 ブラッド・ベンジェンス) is a 2011 Japanese 3D computer-animated film based on the Tekken video game series, produced by Digital Frontier and distributed by Asmik Ace Entertainment. The film premiered in North America by Bandai Entertainment on July 26, 2011, and in Australia on July 27, 2011 in a special exclusive one-off screening. It was released on September 3, 2011 in Japan. The film was released on Blu-ray Disc on November 22, 2011 for USA, and December 1, 2011 for Japan as part of Tekken Hybrid package. This film was also released on DVD on November 22, 2011 (2D Version only).

Anime & Manga News by Anime & Manga Japan Net

Anime & Manga / 'Thermae Romae' wins spot in popular anime TV program
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Mari Yamazaki’s manga “Thermae Romae” will be adapted into a three-episode animated TV miniseries on Fuji Television Network Inc.’s “noitaminA” midnight animation slot, which starts later this month.
The manga is a popular series currently running in Enterbrain Inc.’s Monthly Comic Beam magazine.
“Thermae Romae” revolves around a bath architect in ancient Rome who is having a hard time coming up with ideas. Out of the blue, he gets caught up in a time warp and finds himself in a bathhouse in modern Japan. When he returns to his own time and place, he applies his newfound ideas and revolutionizes Roman baths.

Anime & Manga News by Anime & Manga Japan Net

2011 year Best 10 Manga Ranking in Japan
2011 year Best 10 Manga Ranking in Japan was as follows:

No. 1: One Piece
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One Piece has become the most popular manga series of all time in Japan and one of the most popular manga series worldwide. It is the highest-selling manga of all time in the history of Weekly Shōnen Jump, as well as currently being its most acclaimed manga

Anime & Manga News by Anime & Manga Japan Net

‘Tatsumi’ wins big at Dubai Int’l filmfest
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“Tatsumi,” an animated film by Singaporean director Eric Khoo about Japanese manga artist Yoshihiro Tatsumi, won the best film award in the Muhr AsiaAfrica feature category at the 8th Dubai International Film Festival held in December.
Based on Tatsumi’s semi-autobiographical comic book “A Drifting Life,” Khoo incorporated his other manga shorts into the feature. The film brilliantly captures the atmosphere of the artist known for his “gekiga” (dramatic pictures) style.

Anime & Manga News by Anime & Manga Japan Net

'Uchu Kyodai' animated TV series to air in April
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An animated TV series adaptation of "Uchu Kyodai" (Space Brothers), a popular manga series currently running in Kodansha Ltd.'s weekly Morning comic magazine, will start airing in April.

Anime & Manga News by Anime & Manga Japan Net

Anime & Manga / Clannad After Story
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A sequel to the recently wrapped anime based on the Key Clannad franchise. After Story is a path that opens in the original visual novel after all the other paths have been opened.

Anime & Manga News by Anime & Manga Japan Net

Anim,e & Manga Japan / Ahiru no Sora (あひるの空)
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Ahiru no Sora (あひるの空) is a basketball manga written by Takeshi Hinata. It started serialization in Weekly shōnen Magazine in 2004.The first volume was released on May 17, 2004 and as of June 4, 2010 Twenty-three volumes have been released in Japan by Kodansha.

Anime & Manga News by moetron 萌トロン

Weekly Vocaloid Ranking #225


Janglish」 by (かにぱんだ)

This is your Weekly VocaRan countdown #225 — with music package♫ — for the week ending January 23rd, 2012.

Anime & Manga News by moetron 萌トロン

“Sora no Otoshimono” – Season 3 Confirmed

According to the March issue of Monthly Shounen Ace magazine, a third season of 「Sora no Otoshimono」 has been formally announced.

Anime & Manga News by moetron 萌トロン

Aoki Lapis – “Think the Future” by Taishi


Mix-Deen」 by (こかげ)

The following is the third track from the I-style Project album, 「Daydream Flight」, which was sold at last year’s Comiket 81 event. The song is called Think the Future and is by music producer Taishi — with vocals from new Vocaloid 3 idol Aoki Lapis. (She’s by far my most favorite of all the V3s~)

Cool Japan / Obento by NHK

クール・ジャパン お弁当 / Cool Japan, Obento

2012年1月22日日曜日

Anime & Manga News by moetron 萌トロン

Weekly Vocaloid Ranking #224


Crypton’s Vocaloid」 by (手鞠)

This is your Weekly VocaRan countdown #224 — with music package♫ — for the week ending January 16, 2012.

Anime & Manga News by moetron 萌トロン

Aoki Lapis – “Think the Future” by Taishi


Mix-Deen」 by (こかげ)

The following is the third track from the I-style Project album, 「Daydream Flight」, which was sold at last year’s Comiket 81 event. The song is called Think the Future and is by music producer Taishi — with vocals from new Vocaloid 3 idol Aoki Lapis. (She’s by far my most favorite of all the V3s~)

Magic Tree House (film)
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Magic Tree House (マジック・ツリーハウス) is a 2011 Japanese anime drama film based on the English children fantasy series of the same name. The film is directed by Hiroshi Nishikiori, and the film's screenplay was adapted from the Japanese version of the novel series Magic Tree House by Ichiro Okouchi.

Anime & Manga News by Anime & Manga Japan Net

Tekken: Blood Vengeance
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Tekken: Blood Vengeance (鉄拳 ブラッド・ベンジェンス) is a 2011 Japanese 3D computer-animated film based on the Tekken video game series, produced by Digital Frontier and distributed by Asmik Ace Entertainment. The film premiered in North America by Bandai Entertainment on July 26, 2011, and in Australia on July 27, 2011 in a special exclusive one-off screening. It was released on September 3, 2011 in Japan. The film was released on Blu-ray Disc on November 22, 2011 for USA, and December 1, 2011 for Japan as part of Tekken Hybrid package. This film was also released on DVD on November 22, 2011 (2D Version only).

Anime & Manga News by Anime & Manga Japan Net

Anime & Manga / 'Thermae Romae' wins spot in popular anime TV program
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Mari Yamazaki’s manga “Thermae Romae” will be adapted into a three-episode animated TV miniseries on Fuji Television Network Inc.’s “noitaminA” midnight animation slot, which starts later this month.
The manga is a popular series currently running in Enterbrain Inc.’s Monthly Comic Beam magazine.
“Thermae Romae” revolves around a bath architect in ancient Rome who is having a hard time coming up with ideas. Out of the blue, he gets caught up in a time warp and finds himself in a bathhouse in modern Japan. When he returns to his own time and place, he applies his newfound ideas and revolutionizes Roman baths.

Cool Japan News by Cool Japan Guide

Cool Japan / Niseko, Hokkaido
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Niseko (ニセコ町) is a town located in Abuta District, Shiribeshi, Hokkaidō, Japan. To the Japanese people, Niseko principally refers to a mountain range and a municipal area. However, overseas the name has come to refer to a wider area of ski resorts encompassing Hokkaido's Mount Yōtei, often referred to as the "Mt. Fuji of Hokkaido", and Annupuri ranges. The name Niseko derives from the Ainu language and means "a cliff jutting over a riverbank deep in the mountains". Its main industries are agriculture and tourism.

Cool Japan News by Cool Japan Guide

Cool Japan / Japanese Candles (和ろうそく / Warousoku)
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(Japanese Candles (和ろうそく / Warousoku) / Image)

Candle making was first introduced to Japan from China during the Muromachi period. The Chinese method was then further developed in Japan to create a very original version, which became known as the Japanese candle. These candles enjoyed their peak popularity during the Edo period.

Cool Japan News by Cool Japan Guide

Cool Japan / Wakasanuri-bashi (若狭塗箸 / Wakasa lacquered chopsticks)
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(Wakasanuri-bashi (若狭塗箸))

Wakasa lacquered chopstick is traditional handicraft of Obama City, Fukui Pref.. Its history dates back to the Edo period (1603−1867).

Cool Japan Projects in Singapore

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We will bring more exciting projects to Singapore in 2012. Please stay tuned!
Wishing all of you a Happy New Year!

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What's cool japan


COOL JAPAN - Discovering what makes Japan cool! COOL JAPAN is a term that describes the growing international interest in Japan. From the worlds of fashion, anime, architecture to cuisine, the cultural aspects of Japanese society that have long been left undiscovered are starting to make a strong impact on global trends. COOL JAPAN is a television show that illustrates the quickly changing Japanese culture and how it is perceived by the international community that have recently made Japan their home.

Cool Japan News by JETRO USA

DESIGN>> NYIGF (New York International Gift Fair) 2012

JETRO, the organizer of the Japanese exhibitors at the New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF)'s Japan Pavilion, is pleased to have the opportunity to introduce the best of Japanese craft and design at the world's premier gift show.

FOOD>> Akita Sake Brewers Convinced of Chicago's Sake Market Growth

Following the success of their May 2011 sake tasting, the Consulate General of Japan at Chicago and JETRO Chicago, in cooperation with Akita Prefecture Government, organized another Japanese Sake Tasting & Pairing for professionals on November 2nd.

FOOD>> Japan's Diversity of Green Teas Impresses Chicago's Food Professionals

On October 20th, Chicago's food and beverage industry came together to discover the green teas Japan is famous for at the "Japanese Green Tea Showcase." The event was co-sponsored by the Consulate General of Japan at Chicago and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Chicago office.

FOOD>> First Japanese Sake Promotion in the Midwest Following the Great Earthquake Attracts Food Industry Professionals

Members of Chicago area's food and beverage community had the chance to learn about Japanese sake both in theory and practice at the Sake Tasting & Pairing Event for Professionals sponsored by JETRO Chicago and the Consulate General of Japan at Chicago in cooperation with the Sake Export Association of Japan.