Category: INTERVIEW

North American Tour Spreading Her Positive, Timeless Music to the World Crystal Kay ≪PROFILE≫Crystal Kay broke out with her 3rd album almost seventeen, released in October 2002, debuting at No. 2 on Japan’s Oricon chart. Her hit songs “Boyfriend -part II-” and “Koi ni Ochitara” became cultural staples. Beyond J-POP, she has expanded her musical expression into R&B, HIP HOP, and musical theater, captivating fans across the globe. CK25 THE TOUR – Schedule August 17 Atlanta Terminal West August 19 Washington D.C. Pearl Street Warehouse August 21 New York Racket NYC August 24 Toronto El Mocambo August 26 Chicago LiveBash…

How to Promote Japan to the World with a National Budget Becoming a Bridge Between Japan and the United States Yuko Kaifu Director of JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles What Are the Challenges Facing JAPAN HOUSE? “Having worked here for more than seven years now, I feel that the foundation has been laid. When I used to hand out my business card and visit places, people would ask, ‘Where are you from?’ But now, more often than not, they say, ‘I know it,’ or ‘I’ve been there.’ I feel a real sense that our name recognition has grown. JAPAN HOUSE Los…

Franklin Masahiro Nakabayashi　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Honorary President of the LA Hakumon-kai (Chuo University Alumni Association) / the Honorary President of the Huntington Beach Sister City Association

Kenji Ono Nickelodeon Animation Studio, Supervising Producer

Emi Nishimura Japan Screen Advocacy Founder

Terry Yamaguchi Organizer of the Japanese Classic Car Show