Anime Festival Asia is the biggest Japanese pop culture event in the region, with more than 30 events across nine major cities delivered over the last eleven years, welcoming more than 1.8M visitors, 1060 exhibitors, and 425 performers in total. In light of the recent COVID-19 situation, AFA’s ability to organise physical events and cater…
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Japan Cancels Visas Issued in the Philippines and 40 Other Countries
Via NHK: Japan has cancelled visas issued in the Philippines, plus 40 other countries, in a bid to stem the spread of COVID-19. Visas issued by Japanese embassies in Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, Brunei, Vietnam, Malaysia, Israel, Qatar, Bahrain, Iran, Egypt, as well as South Korea, China, and most European nations.
Local Brand Inspi Philippines Called Out for Selling Stolen Art
Today, on why we can’t have nice things: local brand Inspi Philippines has been called out by both Pinoy and international artists for stealing art and printing them on t-shirts for profit. Inspi Philippines has also been systematically deleting comments and banning users from their Facebook page with regards to the art theft. Inspi Philippines…
ONE OK ROCK EYE OF THE STORM ASIA TOUR 2020 Live in Manila Announced!
ONE OK ROCK is back for the highly anticipated EYE OF THE STORM ASIA TOUR 2020 Live in Manila, presented by AEG Presents and PULP Live World. The concert is slated for 20th May 2020 at the Araneta Coliseum. Tickets are priced at:Platinum – P8,500Gold – P7,000Patron A – P6,500Patron B – P5,500Box A –…
C3AFA Singapore 2019 Announces I LOVE ANISONG Line-Up!
C3 Anime Festival Asia Singapore 2019 — South East Asia’s biggest and most prestigious Japanese Pop Culture event, will return to bring the best and latest anime, cosplay, gaming, and anisong content to fans in Singapore and the region. Slated from 29th November to 1st December 2019 at the Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre,…
Notorious Japanese Manga Pirate Arrested at NAIA
Via SORA News: Romi Hoshino, known as online as Zakay Romi and founder of Japan’s most notorious manga-sharing website, was arrested at Ninoy Aquino International Airport as he attempted to board a connecting flight to Hong Kong. Hoshino is believed to have been the man behind Manga Mura which regularly uploaded manga scans without obtaining…
Cosplay Mania 2019 Reveals Full Guest Line-Up!
Cosplay Mania 2019 ushers in a New Decade of Excitement as the event assembles an unbelievable line-up of guests from Japan and Star Cosplayers from around the world. Witness an amazing show as top Japanese Anime Artistes hold an awe-inspiring concert on September 28-29, 2019 at the SMX Convention Center Manila! Cosplay Mania 2019September 28-29,…
Three Designs by Pinoy Artists Selected for UTGP Pokemon Line
Three Filipino designers had their work selected from more than 18,000 entries submitted all over the world for the 2019 Uniqlo Tee Grand Prix (UTGP) Pokemon Collection! HNLee, Dana Asahan, and CTRLD were selected for their Dark Pokemon, Jigglypuff, and Pikachu designs, respectively. Congratulations to you all and we look forward to more creations from…
Tamiya Releases Exclusive Philippine “Dyipne” Mini 4WD
Tamiya and Brickyard have released a the special edition “Dyipne” Mini 4WD kit to commemorate the Tamiya Mini 4WD Asia Challenge slated in Manila from 20th to 23rd June 2019. The 1/32 Scale Mini 4WD Rev Series Tamiya with FM-A Chassis. It also highlights an easy snap together assembly with no glue required, 4:2:1 Gear, and stock…
Japan Foundation Manila Closes Library Permanently
Via Primer: The Japan Foundation Manila has announced that its Library will permanently cease operation effective 16th May 2019. The JFM offices — located at the 23rd floor of the Pacific Star Building (Makati Ave. corner Sen. Gil J. Puyat Ave., Makati City) will also undergo revonations to better accomodate the needs of Japanese culture…
C3AFA Singapore 2018 Announces Amazing Line-up of Upcoming Contents!
It’s the day many fans have been waiting for as C3AFA Singapore 2018 announces some major titles for its Day Stage line-up! Catch only the best in Japanese pop culture from the 30th of November to the 2nd of December 2018 at Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre! One of our featured anime: Kakegurui XX…
Top Filipina Skater Cites “Yuri!!! on ICE” as Inspiration
Filipino skaters bagged 103 medals from the recently concluded Skate Asia 2018 competition in Bangkok, Thailand. Among them was thirteen-year-old Justine Gabrielle Lim who won first place in 7 events. “I tried many sports from tennis to badminton to swimming. Then I decided to check out figure skating after I watched the anime called “Yuri…
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