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Category: POP CULTURE

LEARNJAPAN POP CULTURE

I was a Special Guest at the Nova Vita Festival at Tanaka Farms! 

japanup_akane 07/25/2023

I was a special guest at the Nova Vita Festival at Tanaka Farms! The Nova Vita Foundation is a Non-profit organization that focuses on creating solutions and leaders for a brighter future.

View More I was a Special Guest at the Nova Vita Festival at Tanaka Farms! 
LEARNJAPAN POP CULTURE

Backstage with Jpop/Anime Music Artist Stephanie Yanez at Anime Expo    

japanup_akane 07/10/2023

I had two concerts at this year’s Anime Expo. Being an industry music artist you get to see a lot of what goes on behind the scenes at AX. And I just want to say I have a huge respect for the staff running the biggest Anime convention in the US.

View More Backstage with Jpop/Anime Music Artist Stephanie Yanez at Anime Expo    
LEARNJAPAN POP CULTURE

Taste of Japan and the growing popularity of Japanese Culture!    

japanup_akane 06/26/2023

The Taste of Japan Festival returned to Anaheim STC Gardenwalk on Friday, June 16 and Saturday, June 17.

View More Taste of Japan and the growing popularity of Japanese Culture!    
EXPERIENCE LEARNJAPAN PLACES TO GO POP CULTURE

Seeking chai drink in Tokyo

online@ 06/19/2023 pop culturePurikuratokyo trend

A day in the life of a Tokyo college student : Sawa introduce hot trend of ordinary college girl’s life from Tokyo.

View More Seeking chai drink in Tokyo
LEARNJAPAN POP CULTURE

A traditional Japanese Storytelling art Kamishibai   

japanup_akane 06/14/2023

Kamishibai means paper play in Japanese and is a traditional storytelling art that was popular during the 1930s and post-war period in Japan but is still performed today.

View More A traditional Japanese Storytelling art Kamishibai   
LEARNJAPAN POP CULTURE

My First Ever Book Release Party at tsun scoops!  

japanup_akane 05/31/2023

My first ever book WHAT ARE YOUR DREAMS was officially published and released on May 15th through Japanese company Amesian Books/ WANANN,Inc. While available for pre-order, it reached the charts on Amazon Hot New Releases!

View More My First Ever Book Release Party at tsun scoops!  
LEARNJAPAN POP CULTURE

My first ever book, “WHAT ARE YOUR DREAMS?” is officially out now!  

japanup_akane 05/17/2023

I wanted to write a book about having many different dreams and the amazing journey we all take to find what we love to do in life. We can all continue to explore and find what we love at any age. 

View More My first ever book, “WHAT ARE YOUR DREAMS?” is officially out now!  
EXPERIENCE LEARNJAPAN PLACES TO GO POP CULTURE

Cafés long loved by Waseda University students

online@ 05/05/2023 pop culturePurikuratokyo trend

A day in the life of a Tokyo college student : Sawa introduce hot trend of ordinary college girl’s life from Tokyo.

View More Cafés long loved by Waseda University students
LEARNJAPAN POP CULTURE

Ganbatte Mini Con 2023 at StateFarm Stadium lot was a success! 

japanup_akane 05/02/2023

I was flown out to Glendale, Arizona to perform at the Anime event Ganbatte which was held at the StateFarm Stadium lot. I have performed all over the States at various Anime cons, events, and Japanese festivals but this was my first time in Arizona.

View More Ganbatte Mini Con 2023 at StateFarm Stadium lot was a success! 
LEARNJAPAN POP CULTURE

OC Cherry Blossom Festival is Back! 

japanup_akane 04/18/2023

It was a realization that I wouldn’t be performing for a very long time in person. So once I heard that this festival was back, I was ecstatic!

View More OC Cherry Blossom Festival is Back! 
LEARNJAPAN POP CULTURE

I went to one of the biggest BOOKOFF locations in America!

japanup_akane 04/04/2023

I recently went to the BOOKOFF AnimeLab in Little Tokyo which specializes in all things Anime. I love going to as many BOOKOFF’s as I can because each one has hidden treasures and one of the biggest BOOKOFF’s just opened up in Garden Grove, Orange County.

View More I went to one of the biggest BOOKOFF locations in America!
LEARNJAPAN POP CULTURE

Where can you see Cherry Blossoms in Southern California?

japanup_akane 03/20/2023

Spring is almost here! It’s my favorite season because of the Cherry Blossom aka Sakura. The annual Cherry Blossom season in Japan is very special.

View More Where can you see Cherry Blossoms in Southern California?

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