National / Media | Japan Pulse Jan 18, 2012
2012 trends: consumer 'neta,' relocating and regional flavors
by Felicity Hughes
Trendwatchers say it will all be about keeping it 'real' and local in 2012.
Culture | Japan Pulse Dec 29, 2011
2011 trends: B-kyu here to stay
by Felicity Hughes
In 2011, the comforting foods of the b-kyu gourmet really made the grade.
National / Media | Japan Pulse Oct 5, 2011
Can anything stop the AKB48 mutations?
by Felicity Hughes
The many-limbed J-pop monster they call AKB48 is growing in more ways than one.
Culture | Japan Pulse Aug 5, 2011
B-kyu boom: The magnificence of the mediocre
by Felicity Hughes
There's a B-kyu (class) for everything, which doesn't make it any less important.