“This Is Awesome” chants fills Hall B, Sands Expo and Convention Centre as the stars from New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) battle it out in the square circle at WRESTLING WORLD 2016 IN SINGAPORE. Loud Slaps to Chests, Clothesline and Body Slams plus an incredible Drop Kick were on the menu as Singaporean fans finally got to see a full wrestling …
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An established wrestling star having won the IWGP Heavyweight Championship many times over, Kazuchika Okada is no stranger to the squared circle with New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). From his early wrestling days back in 2004 to his return to NJPW in 2010, Kazuchika Okada or “Rainmaker” has been wowing fans in Japan and aboard. With his entertaining match fresh in …
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Fans of Japanese popular culture had more to cheer about this year thanks to the various manga, anime, games and cosplay content over the July 9 and 10 weekend. Leading Entertainment Company, Bushiroad Inc, in partnership with ASATSU-DK INC., SOTSU CO., LTD. and Amuse Entertainment Singapore Pte Ltd, hosted the re-positioned C3 CharaExpo2016 at the Singapore Expo Hall 7. From …
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From high risk moves to a stage presence that is sure to get your off your seats, Hiroshi Tanahashi is one name that fans of New Japan Pro-Wrestling will definitely be familiar with. Debuting in 1999, Hiroshi Tanahashi is also no stranger to championship titles with seven IWGP Heavyweight Champion, one IWGP Intercontinental Champion and two IWGP Tag Team Champion …
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When CharaExpo 2015 was first announced, many including myself wondered if this is one popular culture event too many. After all, the year’s calendar is already packed with popular culture events and having one more event which specifically looks at the Japanese popular culture is really starting to push the limit. Sure it can be argued that this is more …
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No stranger to the world of popular culture with the successful company Bushiroad Inc, President and CEO Mr Takaaki Kidani difintely knows what it takes to succed in this industry. Bringing the first ever CharaExpo to Singapore this weekend, Kenneth Wong talks to Mr Takaaki Kidani about the origins of CharaExpo 2015, one area visitors to CharaExpo 2015 shouldn’t miss …
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Leading Entertainment Company, Bushiroad, expands its reach into the growing Southeast Asia market Leading Entertainment Company, Bushiroad Inc. has announced an impressive line-up of events and multiple guest appearances that will occur at the inaugural CharaExpo 2015, to be held 20–21 June 2015 at Hall 7 at Singapore EXPO. As the first major convention featuring Japanese content to be held …
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