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PUBLISHED: The Coolest Japan Experience in the Philippines

PUBLISHED: The Coolest Japan Experience in the Philippines

Authentic Japanese drum performance? Sushi-making from certified Japanese chefs? Yamada Nanami from AKB48’s Team 8? No, we were not talking about Tokyo. Last November 7 and 8, at Trinoma mall, Quezon City, the Philippines experienced a different and authentic perspective of Japan through the Cool Japan Festival 2015.

AKB48’s Team 8 in Manila.

“The event, being an effort to empower the cultural…

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IN PHOTOS: Diana Garnet at Spinning Manila 2016

IN PHOTOS: Diana Garnet at Spinning Manila 2016

If the Beatmotors drenched Whitespace Manila with colors (READ: “In Photos: The Beatmotors at Spinning Manila“) last February 28, Diana Garnet took all the colors in, and injected nostalgia in Spinning Manila, as she sang songs from famous 90s animes like Yuzurenai Negai from Magic Knight Rayearth and A Cruel Angel’s Thesis from Neon Genesis Evangelion.

This photos show how she transported the…

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IN PHOTOS: The Beatmotors at Spinning Manila

IN PHOTOS: The Beatmotors at Spinning Manila

The Beatmotors,a four-man rock band from Japan, surely made the blank walls of Whitespace Manila colorful during Spinning Manila: J-pop Live! on February 28. Debuting in 2009 and performing in different rock venues afterwards, the band had released their third EP in 2014, entitled 3.

Here is a video of one of their most recent releases:

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IN PHOTOS: Joe Inoue at Spinning Manila

IN PHOTOS: Joe Inoue at Spinning Manila

On February 28, J-pop artists painted the ivory walls of Whitespace Manila with dashing colors, as Joe Inoue, Diana Garnet and The Beatmotors filled the atmosphere with crowd-favorite anime and Nihongo songs.

Joe Inoue, the Los-Angeles born Japanese musician, wowed the audience with his guitar and his own rendition of acoustic hits, including some Ed Sheeran ballads. He then made the audience…

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IN PHOTOS (2): Joe Inoue at Nihongo Fiesta 2016

IN PHOTOS (2): Joe Inoue at Nihongo Fiesta 2016

Joe Inoue, best known for his Naruto song, Closer,  also performed at the Nihongo Fiesta 2016, held at EDSA Shangri-La Plaza on February 27. The Japanese artist, who had been a constant guests in anime conventions in the country, wowed the audience with his “I <3 Manila” shirt. He performed a medley of famous anime songs, including Cha-la Head Cha-la from Dragonball.

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IN PHOTOS: Joe Inoue and Diana Garnet at Nihongo Fiesta 2016

IN PHOTOS: Joe Inoue and Diana Garnet at Nihongo Fiesta 2016

On February 27, the Japan Foundation, Manila celebrated Nihongo Fiesta 2016, its annual showcase of Japanese language, arts and culture, at the EDSA Shangri-La Plaza.

A Nihongo Speech Contest kickstarted the event in the morning, followed by a Nihongo Quiz Bee. In the afternoon, there was a screening of the animated movie, Sarusuberi: Miss Hokusai, which was based on a manga by Hinako Sugiura.

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The young band, Jek en Poy, at the #UPFair2016 #OverdriveWednesday. More photos of the band, together with @flyingipisband 's, @gracenotejam 's and Join the Club's pictures on my blog: sheenirerick.wordpress.com Or simply click the link on my profile. #concerts #concertPhotography #music #MusicPhotography #JekEnPoy #FilipinoBand #FilipinoMusic #blog (at University of the Philippines Diliman)

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@eunicejorge once again of @gracenotejam . More photos of the band, and some details on their upcoming album launch on my blog: sheenirerick.wordpress.com Or simply click the link on my profile. #UPFair2016 #Overdrive #Wednesday #Gracenote #EuniceJorge #Violin #concerts #concertPhotography #music #musicPhotography #photography #FilipinoMusic #band #blog (at University of the Philippines Diliman)

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@eunicejorge of @gracenotejam during the #UPFair #OverdriveWednesday last February 10! More photos of the band now up on my blog: sheenirerick.wordpress.com Or simply click the link on my profile. Photos of @flyingipisband , #JekEnPoy and #JoinTheClub are also in this post! #concerts #music #concertphotography #musicphotography #photography #FilipinoBands #FilipinoMusic (at University of the Philippines Diliman)

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@philipjazz of @gracenotejam during the #UPFair #OverdriveWednesday last February 10! More photos of the band now up on my blog: sheenirerick.wordpress.com Or simply click the link on my profile. Photos of @flyingipisband , #JekEnPoy and #JoinTheClub are also in this post! #concerts #music #concertphotography #musicphotography #photography #blackandwhite #FilipinoBands #FilipinoMusic (at University of the Philippines Diliman)

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PHOTOS FROM UP FAIR: Flying Ipis, Gracenote, Jek en Poy, Join the Club

PHOTOS FROM UP FAIR: Flying Ipis, Gracenote, Jek en Poy, Join the Club

The third set of photos from the UP Fair 2016 Overdrive Wednesday are now on your way!

Fying Ipis is one of the bands who has shown the hard rock music scene the power of women. The four-girl band has released their first full-length album, Give Ipis a Chance, in 2013, under LockedDown Entertainment. A song in the album, This Song is About You, is also part of the official soundtrack of the…

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Fredz Mantilla of @dhruvataramusic at the #UPFair #OverdriveWednesday last February 10. More photos of them on my blog: sheenirerick.wordpress.com Or simply click the link on ny profile. Photos of @thebandshirley and @wearechicosci are also now available. More bands coming soon! (at University of the Philippines)

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@agentgarcia of @dhruvataramusic at the #UPFair #OverdriveWednesday. More photos of the band up on my blog now. Pictures of @thebandshirley and @wearechicosci are also available now on: sheenirerick.wordpress com Or simply click the link on my profile. #concerts #music #FilipinoBand #FilipinoMusic #DhruvaTara #BandangShirley #Chicosci #photography #concertphotography (at University of the Philippines)

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Joe Fontanilla of @thebandshirley during the #UPFair #OverdriveWednesday last February 10. More photos of the band, as well as @wearechicosci 's and @dhruvataramusic 's now up on my blog: sheenirerick.wordpress.com Or simply click the link on my profile. #concerts #music #FilipinoMusic #filipinoband #rockband #photography #concertphotography #blog (at University of the Philippines)

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@tomatotoesies of @thebandshirley at the #UPFair #OverdriveWednesday. More photos of the band, as well as @dhruvataramusic's and @wearechicosci's on my blog: sheenirerick.wordpress.com Or simply click the link on my profile. #concerts #concertphotography #music #FilipinoMusic #AngBandangShirley #Chicosci #DhruvaTara #band #FilipinoBand #OriginalPilipinoMusic (at University of the Philippines)

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@mggykills of @wearechicosci during the #UPFair #Overdrive #Wednesday. Chicosci photos, together with pictures of @thebandshirley and @dhruvataramusic now up on my blog: sheenirerick.wordpress.com Or simply click the link on my profile. #Chicosci #AngBandangShirley #DhruvaTara #music #concerts #FilipinoMusic #OPM #photography #concertphotography (at University of the Philippines)

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@mggykills of @wearechicosci at the #UPFair #OverdriveWednesday. More of their photos, together with @thebandshirley and @dhruvataramusic now up on my blog: sheenirerick.wordpress.com Or simply click the link on my profile. #Chicosci #AndBandangShirley #DhruvaTara #concerts #music #FilipinoBands #FilipinoMusic #blog (at University of the Philippines)