Culture Watch (Latest News & Info)

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The big joint event in autumn "Asian Party" has started! Let's enjoy various contents online this year!
"Asian Party" is an annual autumn event in Fukuoka. In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, besides the drive-in theater and a few of other actual events, this year there will be many online contents available for you to feel the Asian vibe even when you are at home!
- Japan| Fukuoka| Upcoming Events| Music|
- 2020.09.18
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Let's cheer for the high school e-sports tournament "e-Football SDGs Cup 2020 in Kitakyushu"! Watch it live on YouTube on 20 September (Sunday)!
Watch the high school esports tournament "e-Football SDGs Cup 2020 in Kitakyushu" live on YouTube on Sunday 20 September 2020!
- Japan| Fukuoka| Upcoming Events| Game & e-Sports|
- 2020.09.17
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This September, "MUSIC ACTION FUKUOKA" is carried out in order to support live houses and local artists from Fukuoka! Live music available online everyday!
September is the month when the city centre is livened up by the musical event "Fukuoka Music Month". This year, the organizer of "Fukuoka Music Month" is holding an online program/event "MUSIC ACTION FUKUOKA" in order to support the music industry in Fukuoka!
- Japan| Fukuoka| Upcoming Events| Music|
- 2020.09.14
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A limited-time shop of "DETECTIVE CONAN", DETECTIVE CONAN PLAZA is opening from Friday 11th September at Fukuoka PARCO!
"DETECTIVE CONAN" is a popular Japanese manga/anime that widely supported by fans from different generations. We have a good news for all of the fans, as there will be a limited-time shop "DETECTIVE CONAN PLAZA" opening on Friday 11th September at Fukuoka PARCO! If you are in town, check out the limited items and novelty items that are only available at the shop!
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Introducing the 2020 "Museum Excursion Pass" featuring to 170 cultural facilities!
Check the special feature of world heritage and 170 cultural facilities which not only located in Fukuoka, but also around the entire Kyushu, as well as in Okinawa and Yamaguchi!
- Japan| Fukuoka| Experiences & workshops| sightseeing| Hot Spot| Art|
- 2020.08.10
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The final series of manga-ka Sakisaka Io's trilogy! A live-action movie "Omoi, Omoware, Furi, Furare" to be released on Friday 14 August in Japan!
After starring in the movie "Kimi no Suizō wo Tabetai" (EN: I Want to Eat Your Pancreas), Hamabe Minami and Kitamura Takumi are being co-stars again in the live-action movie "Omoi, Omoware, Furi, Furare" (EN: Love Me, Love Me Not)", which will be released on Friday 14 August 2020 in Japan!
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A new special feature about musicians with strong presence in Fukuoka's music scene has launched!
A new special feature "Music Scene!!!" introducing passionate artists in "The City of Music: Fukuoka" has been launced! Check it out for more information about events and live shows♪
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A new form of photo/video exhibition - "circle" by 15 creators living in Kyushu - currently being held!
A joint exhibition "circle" - A Photo/Video Exhibition by 15 Creators - is now being held, gathering a collection of work from different generations and genres by 8 photographers and 7 video creators living in Kyushu!
- Japan| Fukuoka| Upcoming Events| Event Reports| Art| videos|
- 2020.07.29
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"Jiko Bukken Kowai Madori (EN.: STIGMATIZED PROPERTIES)" - Horror movie starring Kamenashi Kazuya from KAT-TUN! Scheduled to be released in Japan on 28 August (Friday)!
It is Kamenashi Kazuya's (from a Japanese idol group KAT-TUN) first appearance in a horror movie! We had a chance to see the media preview of "Jiko Bukken Kowai Madori" which will be released on Friday 28 August in Japan!
- Japan| Talent/Idol| Movies|
- 2020.07.20
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Ever thought that your voice would be on-air? "Seiyu Stadium 2020 - Koe no Shukudai (lit.: The homework of voice)" is now calling for participants!
"Seiyu Stadium 2020" - the event that supports junior and high school students who wish to become voice actors - is now calling for participants! This time, the best performer's voice will be announced on the anime song radio program "Ani-tune"! There is no participation fee required so grab this chance and take the challenge!
- Fukuoka| Upcoming Events| Anime| Game & e-Sports|
- 2020.07.16
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Hakata Gion Yamakasa 2020 is postponed! Introducing previous years' Photo Reports to wish for an end for the pandemic♪
The long-awaited annual festival in July - "Hakata Gion Yamakasa", has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic... However, this may be a good time for a throwback. Check out the "Hakata GIon Yamakasa Kazariyama / Kakiyama Photo Report" to review photos that we had posted in the previous years!
- Japan| Fukuoka| Event Reports| sightseeing| Hot Spot|
- 2020.07.03
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Meet the up-and-coming voice artists in Fukuoka♪ "Next Stars Circle vol.4" to be held on Sunday 27th September 2020!
Exciting voice artists' event is on their way to Fukuoka♪The "Next Stars Circle vol.4" will be held in RESOLA NTT YUME-TENJIN HALL on Sunday 27th September!
- Japan| Fukuoka| Upcoming Events| Anime| Game & e-Sports|
- 2020.07.01
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New amusement facility "BOSS E・ZO FUKUOKA" next to FUKUOKA PayPay Dome is opening in July!
BOSS E・ZO FUKUOKA located next to FUKUOKA PayPay Dome is opening in July! Enjoy the entertainment zones without the worry of language barrier♪
- Japan| Experiences & workshops| Gourmet| sightseeing| Hot Spot| J-POP|
- 2020.06.22
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Wonderful soft and springy noodles! Come and taste the "Hiyashi Chuka" made from 100% "Ramugi" (a special type of wheat that was developed in Fukuoka Prefecture specifically for ramen!)♪
Come and taste the summer limited edition "Ramugi Hiyashi Chuka" made from 100% of "Ramugi" from Fukuoka, produced by Marutai which is known as a manufacturer of the popular "Bou (stick-shape) Ramen"! How is the taste!?
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CD album released! Latest work from "ACTORS" series featuring male voice actors and VOCALOID songs!
The CD album of the latest work from the "ACTORS" series featuring popular male voice actors and VOCALOID songs, has been released! You will find voice actors from Fukuoka, and those who have appeared in one of asianbeat's interview corners, too♪
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"Absolutely Interesting" manga works have been announced in "Piccoma AWARD 2020"!
The digital manga and novel subscription service "Piccoma" has announced the 7 "Piccoma AWARD 2020" winning works!
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Visit Ikeda Kasuri Kobo and experience indigo dyeing!
Come and enjoy indigo dyeing experience at "Ikeda Kasuri Kobo," a workshop that produces handmade Kurume-kasuri (traditional craft from Fukuoka)! The more worn, the more it shows beautiful indigo color♪ It is a unique charm of this particular indigo colored textile♪
- Japan| Fukuoka| Experiences & workshops| Fashion| Hot Spot|
- 2020.06.02
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The horror movie "Inunaki-Mura (HOWLING VILLAGE)" is coming back! "Inunaki-Mura (less terrifying movie version)" is scheduled to be release!
The movie Inunaki-Mura (HOWLING VILLAGE) is inspired by the "Old Inunaki Tunnel" in Fukuoka which is known as "the scariest haunted spot" in Japan. After becoming one of the hot topics among horror movie fans, it is coming back to the screen as "Inunaki-Mura - less frightening version"! Experience a new kind of "scary yet cute" feeling at the cinema!
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UCC is going to release new coffee cans in collaboration with "EVANGELION", ahead of the release of upcoming "EVANGELION 3.0+1.0"!
UCC is going to release new coffee cans in collaboration with "EVANGELION", ahead of the release of upcoming "EVANGELION 3.0+1.0"! Actually this is not their first collaboration and it has a long history behind!
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Free streaming for 10 episodes selected from "ULTRAMAN" series will be uploaded consecutively, and available until the end of July♪
ULTRAMAN, the "giant" that fights against strong enemies for justice and to protect the earth. Free streaming for 10 episodes selected from "ULTRAMAN" series will be uploaded consecutively, and available until the end of July♪
- Japan| Media (TV / Magazines)| Hobbies|
- 2020.05.18