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It has been many years since I stepped back into the halls of Suntec that houses the biggest Japanese Popular Culture event both in Singapore and the Region, Anime Festival Asia Singapore (AFASG) 2015. This is the biggest event when it comes to Japanese Popular Culture that ranges from anime to manga to even cosplay. With more and more teens …

The Christmas Wonderland, Singapore’s biggest Yuletide fair, returns to Gardens by the Bay this year end from  28 November 2015 to 3 January 2016. Returning after a successful inaugural year in 2014, this year’s Christmas Wonderland @ Gardens by the Bay will an increase in size to almost double the year before. Jointly organised by Blue Sky Events and Gardens …

Asia’s Premier Gaming Convention All Set For A Power Packed Weekend – GameStart 2015 will be twice as big, with more hot new games, and a programme line-up that’s guaranteed to thrill With a successful run last year, Asia’s Premier Gaming Convention is back again this year with GameStart 2015. Taking place across three days from November 13 to 15, …

Oishii Japan is back for its 4th edition, showcasing the finest Japanese seasonal produce and delicacies and latest innovations in food technology. Representing 42 out of the 47 prefectures of japan, 300 exhibitors will be presenting over 500 new types of seasonal produce, prefecture specialties and food machinery, including the highlight for this year, 36 varieties of Honkaku Shochu and …

What happens when a global innovation leader in printing, visual communications and quality of life solutions and a leading Formula One team comes together? Well you get a unique partnership that not only provides practical benefits but also a strong identity for both Epson and the Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One™ Team to take them forward. Ahead of the Formula …

From 50 exhibitors in 2010 to 240 exhibitors from 16 countries this year, the Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention (STGCC) has definitely grown. In its eighth edition, STGCC 2015 promises even more east meets west popular culture content to fans both in Singapore and visitors around the region. Kenneth Wong heads down to STGCC 2015, held at the Sands …

A significant addition to Singapore Toys, Games and Comics Convention (STGCC) this year would be the Magic the Gathering area that was set up in Hall C. When one enters Hall C of Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre, they would not miss the huge door way glowing with the printed images of planeswalkers, the main characters in the lore of …

With a mission to spread the Japanese Popular Culture to the world, MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON comes to town with the MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON FESTIVAL 2015 in Singapore over the first weekend of September at the *SCAPE The Ground Theatre and *SCAPE Playspace. Comprising of 4 components, the Exhibition booths, a Mini Outdoor Stage, the Day Stage as well as ticketed …

It is no secret that Star Wars Episode 7 is about to hit movie theaters as we edge closer to Q4 2015. Disney’s acquisition of the Star Wars franchise also sees the Disney Infinity team produce not 1 but 3 playsets all slated to launch this year. For those who aren’t too familiar with Disney Infinity, the franchise combines toys …

Suspend disbelief, and get set to dive into an epic pop-culture weekend as International Cosplay Day Singapore (ICDS) returns this August! Into its fourth year, ICDS 2015 will once again feature internationally acclaimed guests, a gamut of pop-culture content and Singapore’s Annual Cosplay Chess stage show. Following the success of last year’s ICDS, which saw some 5,000 visitors attending the …

A Japanese popular culture event not to be missed, organisers of MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON FESTIVAL 2015 has another reason to delight fans going for the event with popular Japanese dance performance unit WORLD ORDER joining the line up this September. WORLD ORDER was formed in Tokyo in 2009 as a 7-member dance performance unit. Styled as a parody of the …

From as early as 8am, fans of Japanese singer LiSA queued up for a chance to meet the Japanese Singer at the Sony Store, 313@somerset for the LiSA in Sony Store Always event. Considering it was a Sunday morning where most would be sleeping in, seeing such an enthusiastic group of fans at the Sony Store is a testament to …

Epson Singapore held a special closed door lunch event to introduce to members of the media its latest L-series ink tank printer, the Epson L655. Aimed at SOHOs and SMEs, the L655 is a result of not only feedback from users but also by an internal research team commissioned by Epson on the L-series as a whole. The results are …

SINGAPORE 2015 World Stamp Exhibition (SINGAPORE 2015) is the 3rd World Stamp Exhibition to be held in Singapore. Shining the light on Singapore as it plays host to one of the world’s most high profile events in the Philately community, it is held in conjunction with Singapore’s 50th Year of Independence, with the full support and patronage of the Federation …

Look out pop culture fans, the annual Singapore Toy, Game and Comic Convention (STGCC) is returning for another epic and spectacular show! The Sands Expo and Convention Center will be transformed into a pop culture haven for the 8th edition of STGCC, taking flight on the 12th and 13th of September. Whether you are an avid cosplayer, a die-hard collector, …