Talent & Idol

The hot topic of the moment, following on from the storming success of the much loved AKB48, are idol groups such as "SKE48" who start out performing in their local areas and maintain strong ties to their regions! This current group of idols are known for their accessibility and for the close bond they share with their fans!

2015.10.19

D.I.Y. Ita-Goods (Special Otaku Lecture)

Here we’ll show you the basic steps you need to know to make your own ita-goods and you can even look through our photo gallery of handmade ita-goods.

Fashion｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Trends｜

2013.05.27

Interview Now

In this corner we will be introducing artists, actors, voice actors, and even directors and creators through exclusive interviews, as they drop by Fukuoka!

2017.09.04

Tell Me! Pirikarakochan! Fukuoka's Umakamon (Tasty Foods)♪

Special collaboration with "Hakata Mentai! Pirikarakochan", a short animation featuring Fukuoka's various foods as cute spirits! In this feature, we'd like to introduce Fukuoka's delicious foods & specialties with Pirikarakochan and her friends!

Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Anime｜ Gourmet｜ sightseeing｜

2019.08.12

Fukuoka Authority, Meow Presents "A Trip to Fall in Love with Fukuoka and Itoshima"

Meow, who has even said that "Were I to live in Japan, I would want to live in Fukuoka!", toured trendy spots around Itoshima! So, let's go with Meow on a journey to "fall in love" with Fukuoka♪

Japan｜ Thailand ｜ Fukuoka｜ Talent/Idol｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

2019.08.08

Fukuoka Otaku Map

In this feature we'll be introducing you to Fukuoka's anime and cosplay scene, but the term "otaku" doesn't just apply to a single subculture, it's used to refer to "enthusiasts" of various genres.

Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜ Game & e-Sports｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜ Hobbies｜

2019.08.01

♥ FUKUOKA UDON - Noodle writer Yuichiro Yamada's top recommendations!

This series sees a Fukuoka-native noodle writer Yuichiro Yamada talk about the exciting world of udon! Yamada has been on the hunt for delicious noodle dishes both inside and outside of Japan, so will be able to provide some great insight! Read-on to discover more about Fukuoka's famous udon culture!

Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ sightseeing｜

2019.07.31

From Thailand! "Madecor's Fukuoka Travel Journal"

Madecor, who came to Japan from Thailand to receive the 'asianbeat FUKUOKA, JAPAN Award' at the "Third Kitakyushu International Manga Competition" last year, visited Fukuoka! She went on a trip in Fukuoka in the early summer!

Thailand ｜ Fukuoka｜ Experiences & workshops｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

2019.07.16

The Fukuoka Dialect: "Brief" Lesson featuring 鳴花ヒメ・ミコト (MEIKA Hime & Mikoto)

The Fukuoka dialect is hugely popular all over the country because it sounds "cute"! As for in what situations it can be used, the Fukuoka-born pair of vocaloids, "MEIKA Hime & Mikoto" introduce lines that will pierce your heart!

Japan｜ Fukuoka｜

2019.07.05

World Fashion Snaps

What do today's youth feel about their environment? What are they trying to express through the clothes they wear? "World Fashion Snap" - current fashions and insight from around the globe.

Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Tokyo｜ Busan｜ Seoul｜ Shanghai｜ Taipei｜ Other Areas｜ Fashion｜ Trends｜ Hot Spot｜

2019.04.22

manga

Manga｜

2018.02.09

Fukuoka Ramen Map

"Ramen" is one of the major representatives of food culture in Fukuoka, and in this feature, we will introduce you to some of the best ramen restaurants Fukuoka has to offer. Best you do the taste test for yourself, though!

Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ sightseeing｜ Trends｜ Hot Spot｜

2017.10.13

[Feature] ULTRA JAPAN 2017 - One the world’s most widely spoken about entertainment movements -

The dance music festival "ULTRA JAPAN" has been featured in asianbeat for the last three years! This year we are back covering ULTRA, a movement that no longer be overlooked in a conversation about the Japanese music and fashion scenes!

Japan｜ Music｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ Trends｜ Club music｜

2017.10.10

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info)

Latest News & Info

2017.09.22

THIS IS FUKUOKA

City info, event info and unique aspects of Fukuoka presented to you by asianbeat's international crew. We want to show you there's more to Fukuoka than just ramen and yatai! "This is Fukuoka" - your guide to Fukuoka with a twist!

Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

2017.08.24

Hot Spots - Things to see and do!

We're going to introduce in and around Fukuoka's sight seeing, gourmet and fun spots in this section!

2017.07.12

Misako Aoki's Timeless Trip in Fukuoka - Just like a picture book! Pretty clothes in beautiful locations -

She’s a global icon, she’s the president of the Japan Lolita Association, and now she’s here in Fukuoka! Misako Aoki is here to show everyone all the fairytale-esque locations around this great city and even make a special guest appearance at our retro-modern tea party, “Lolita Tea Party in Fukuoka 2016.” We’ve got everything LOLITA and FUKUOKA right here. There’s even a present giveaway, so be sure to read on to very end♪

Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Fashion｜ Gourmet｜ Event Reports｜ Talent/Idol｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

2017.07.12

MON and STAY’s "full-on" Fukuoka Trip - From the latest hotspots to traditional culture -

Join MON and STAY, two immensely popular Taiwanese cosplayers, as they tell us about all the excitement Fukuoka has to offer! From the latest shopping spots to their experience with traditional handicrafts, they've got all kinds to tell us about!

Japan｜ Taiwan｜ Fukuoka｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Cosplay｜ Gourmet｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

2017.07.12

[Feature] "Fukuoka Osake Meguri " - Guide to sake in Fukuoka -

Discover all 70 sake breweries that Fukuoka Prefecture has to offer! Here we bring to you all the latest information about where to enjoy sake produced in Fukuoka Prefecture!

Fukuoka｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜

2017.02.01

[Feature] "ULTRA JAPAN 2016" A pioneering, modern youth culture movement that continues to grow and evolve!

The annual urban dance music festival "ULTRA JAPAN," which asianbeat has been reporting on for the last two years, is back in town. Once again we will be doing a feature on this amazing event, as well as its expanding links with the fashion world.

Japan｜ Music｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ Trends｜ Club music｜

2016.10.12