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｜ Games｜ 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

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｜

2018.04.04

manga

Manga｜

2018.02.09

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｜ Games｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜ Hobbies｜

2018.01.29

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｜ Events｜ 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｜ Events｜ 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｜ Events｜ 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｜ Events｜ 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｜ Events｜ sightseeing｜ Trends｜ Club music｜

2016.10.12

[Feature] Fukuoka Manhole Guide “Like an Art Gallery at Your Very Feet”

In this feature we will be talking about "manholes," which have been gaining increasing attention in recent years for their artistic merit. Check-out our manhole map of Fukuoka, an interview about the recent manhole mania, all as we delve into the world of manholes!

Fukuoka｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ sightseeing｜ Art｜

2016.06.29

A Romantic Fukuoka Date with Xiao Xiao Bai ❤

Popular Chinese cosplayer Xiao Xiao Bai is on hand to introduce some of the top date spots in the Fukuoka and Kitakyushu area! Check-out never before seen shots of Xiao Xiao Bai in his in his everyday clothes as well as in his cosplay outfits! With Xiao Xiao Bai as our host, let's take a tour of some of the most charming date spots around! Be sure to pay close attention to the article! There's information inside which can help you win a prize!

Japan｜ China｜ Fukuoka｜ Cosplay｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

2016.04.13

That's why I always love you Fukuoka - Travelogues of fantastic Fukuoka - by Zcongklod Bangyikhan

Zcongklod Bangyikhan is known as a key figure in Thai youth culture, and here brings us a series in which he gives his own take on the charming appeal of Fukuoka! Going in search of original, unchanged Japanese landscape, Zcongklod travels to parts of Fukuoka that are not so well known to tourists!

Japan｜ Thailand ｜ Fukuoka｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Gourmet｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

2016.01.15

Special Feature: ULTRA JAPAN 2015! A New Standard of Youth Culture, Continuing to Sweep Across the Globe!

This year saw the return of the dance, music festival "ULTRA" to the shores of Japan! asianbeat was there again to cover the event and report on ULTRA JAPAN, a festival that is really playing a leading role in the scene!

Japan｜ Music｜ Events｜ sightseeing｜ Trends｜ Club music｜

2015.11.13

[Feature] Live-action movie "Shingeki no Kyojin ATTACK ON TITAN"

On August 1, the much anticipated block-buster "Shingeki no Kyojin ATTACK ON TITAN," which fans across the world have been waiting for finally hit the big screen in Japan! Leading figures in their respective fields, Hajime Isayama (author), Shinji Higuchi (director) and Katsuro Onoue ("Tokusatsu" special effects director), are some of the most creative bright sparks that Japan has to offer and have charged full steam ahead, laying down the gauntlet with this huge 2015 project that is attracting huge levels!

Japan｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Movies｜

2015.09.03