• The stage "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" will be broadcast live on Sunday 2nd February!

  The super popular manga "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" hits the stage! The final performance will be held in Kobe and broadcast live at movie theaters around Japan, including four locations in Fukuoka Prefecture!

  Japan｜ Upcoming Events｜ Manga｜ Anime｜

  2020.01.10

• New Year's Greetings for 2020!

  Happy New Year! We hope you will continue to support us in 2020!

  Fukuoka｜

  2020.01.01

• [EVENT CANCELLED] "Next Stars Circle vol.003" will be held in Fukuoka City on Saturday 29th February! The event will feature an appearance from up and coming voice artist Akao Hikaru !

  "Next Stars Circle vol.003" will be held in Fukuoka City on Saturday 29th February! The event aims to support up and coming voice artists! The next star to feature in the series is Akao Hikaru!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Anime｜

  2019.12.23

• "Hotomeku Kakashi" is a new manga set in Nokonoshima! The series will be featured in "Monthly BIG GANGAN!"

  "Hotomeku Kakashi" is a manga set in Nokonoshima! Fukuoka-native Tatsuhiko created the series, which is set to appear in the "Monthly BIG GANGAN!" The first installment comes out on 25th December! Check it out!

  Japan｜ Manga｜

  2019.12.10

• “asianbeat Aki Matsuri 2019” is coming to Hanoi, Vietnam, soon!

  On Sunday 24th November, Hanoi in Vietnam will play host to the "asianbeat Aki Matsuri 2019", an event celebrating the wonders of Fukuoka!

  Vietnam｜ Fukuoka｜ Experiences & workshops｜ Fashion｜ Cosplay｜ Event Reports｜

  2019.11.21

• [Prizes!] Step into tomorrow's world at the "FUKUOKA MOTOR SHOW 2019!" This four day celebration of motor vehicles starts on Friday 20th December and will take place at Marine Messe Fukuoka and nearby facilities!

  Check-out the latest cars and motorcycles in Marine Messe Fukuoka this Winter! The "FUKUOKA MOTOR SHOW 2019" runs from Friday 20th to Monday 23rd December! Win tickets for the event with asianbeat♪

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜

  2019.11.20

• Discover a magical world in front of Hakata Station! Yamazaki Masayoshi helped turn on the "Hikari no Machi HAKATA" illuminations!

  An event was held to turn on the "Hikari no Machi HAKATA" illuminations! The gorgeous Christmas lights have helped transform the plaza in front of Hakata Station into a magical Winter wonderland! Yamazaki Masayoshi made a special guest appearance at the fun-filled ceremony! He performed an awesome three song set, which included the hugely popular track "One more time, One more chance!" The illuminations will be up until Tuesday 7th January 2020. Stop-by Hakata this Winter and enjoy this stunning, colorful attraction light up the night sky♪

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Music｜ Event Reports｜ Talent/Idol｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

  2019.11.15

• As beautiful as a jewellery box! Take a bus tour of the Kanmon area and enjoy the beautiful night views! "The KANMON Straits Night View Tour" runs every Saturday until March 2020♪

  Check-out Kitakyushu City for awesome nightscapes! It was recently selected as one of "The New Three Japanese Cities with the Most Spectacular Night Views." A local Saturday night bus tour gives visitors the chance to enjoy some of the Kanmon area's most gorgeous scenery. The view over Mojiko (Kitakyushu City) is particularly stunning!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Experiences & workshops｜ Gourmet｜ sightseeing｜

  2019.11.06

• 鶴竜 (Kakuryu), 高安 (Takayasu), and 貴景勝 (Takakeisho) spoke about their determination to do well during their visit to the Fukuoka Prefectural Government Offices! The Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament starts on Sunday 10th November!

  Top sumo wrestlers 鶴竜 (Kakuryu), 高安 (Takayasu), and 貴景勝 (Takakeisho) recently stopped by the Fukuoka Prefectural Offices! They visited just before the start of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament, which gets underway on Sunday 10th November ! An event called the "大相撲展福岡 ～Oh! SUMO EXHIBITION (FUKUOKA)～" is currently taking place at the “Fukuoka Prefectural Museum of Art!”

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ sports｜

  2019.11.01

• Experience the latest technology and great entertainment! "The Creators" is back! This is an brilliant opportunity to enjoy lots of awesome interactive attractions!

  Experience the latest technology and great entertainment! "The Creators" is back and will take place from Saturday 21st to 22nd September! This is an brilliant opportunity to enjoy lots of awesome interactive attractions! The line-up features all kinds of fabulous artists! There will also be some great booths set up inside the venue! Admission is free, so don't miss out!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Experiences & workshops｜ Music｜ Event Reports｜ Art｜ Club music｜

  2019.09.18

• This awesome pop-up stocks everything from stylish items to kawaii designs! The "I'm Doraemon Pop up Store" is based in Fukuoka PARCO and will be open until Monday 23rd September!

  The "I'm Doraemon Pop up Store" is now open! The store is selling cute Doreamon-themed merchandise in Fukuoka PARCO until Monday 23rd September! Make sure to check-it-out! Doraemon is one of the world's best loved anime characters, so the store is bound to attract a lot of attention!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Hot Spot｜

  2019.09.12

• A "festival of music" takes place in Fukuoka every September! Enjoy an array of events during the "Fukuoka Music Month!"

  The 6th "Fukuoka Music Month" is about to get underway! Music events will be held every weekend throughout September. A total of five events are scheduled to take place! Feel the power of music in Fukuoka!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Music｜

  2019.09.06

• Don't miss out on lots of great discounts! Visit facilities throughout Kyushu and Okinawa with the "Museum Excursion Pass!"

  The "Museum Excursion Pass" offers the public all kinds of great discounts at various cultural facilities throughout Kyushu and Okinawa! This year's coupon book has already been released! It's valid for an extended period of time and can be used at even more facilities than before!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Experiences & workshops｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜ Art｜

  2019.09.05

• Just five seconds from the sea! A new BBQ site called "#LONG" is now open! The facility gives visitors the chance to BBQ their own food or come empty-handed and order off the menu!

  "#jihangun" is a stretch of coast in Itoshima, Fukuoka that has proven particularly popular with people on social media. A new BBQ site called "#LONG" opened in the area in July! You do not have to bring anything with you! The facility gives visitors the chance to order off the menu and barbecue the food by themselves!"
  

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ Hot Spot｜

  2019.09.03

• A new breeze is blowing through Fukuoka... The best city to visit in Japan if you are a foodie! "HARENO GARDEN EAST&WEST" recently opened in the Nishinakasu area!

  A new multi-purpose complex opened in Tenjin Central Park, Nishi-Nakasu on Friday 9th August 9th! "HARENO GARDEN EAST&WEST” consists of restaurants, cafes, and a bakery! Find-out about four eateries that the facility has to offer! These exciting new establishments lie right in the heart of Tenjin!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ Hot Spot｜

  2019.08.29

• Young up-and-coming voice artists are on their way to Fukuoka♪ "Next Stars Circle vol.002" will be held in RESOLA NTT YUME-TENJIN HALL on 28th September!

  Young up-and-coming voice artists are on their way to Fukuoka♪ "Next Stars Circle vol.002" will be held in RESOLA NTT YUME-TENJIN HALL on 28th September to support the next generation of voice artists!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Anime｜ Game & e-Sports｜

  2019.08.23

• The "二ノ国" (NINOKUNI) movie is finally set to hit Japanese cinemas on Friday 23rd August! There's so much to enjoy!

  The movie adaptation of "NINOKUNI," a popular title from the Fukuoka-based game company "Level-5," will be released in Japan on Friday 23rd August! This film has so many visual and audio highlights! Keep your eyes and ears open!

  Japan｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Movies｜

  2019.08.20

• "THE LIVELY" has finally opened in Fukuoka! Check-out this lifestyle hotel's stylish, open plan interior!

  One of the main aims of "THE LIVELY FUKUOKA" hotel is to create "a place that brings together opportunities, information and people from all over the world." The renovated interior of the 50-year-old building looks great on camera!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Accommodation｜ Music｜ sightseeing｜ Club music｜

  2019.08.16

• [Giveaway for Readers!] "侍 ～もののふの美の系譜～ The Exhibition of SAMURAI" will be held at the Fukuoka City Museum from 7th September! Don't miss the awesome "Touken Ranbu" collaboration♪

  A special event called "侍 ～もののふの美の系譜～ The Exhibition of SAMURAI" will be running from 7th September to 4th November 2019 at the Fukuoka City Museum! It also features a special collaboration with the popular game "Touken Ranbu -ONLINE-"♪ Check it out!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Game & e-Sports｜

  2019.08.14

• FUJIKO FUJIO Ⓐ visited Fukuoka! The legendary manga-ka made an appearance at the opening of "FUJIKO FUJIO Ⓐ THE EXHIBITION!" asianbeat stopped by to take sneak peek!

  "FUJIKO FUJIO Ⓐ THE EXHIBITION" is running from Saturday 27th July to Sunday 18th August! The legendary manga-ka (manga artist) FUJIKO FUJIO Ⓐ came to Fukuoka on Friday 26th July to help open the exhibition! We rushed over to cover his visit and take a sneak peek!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Manga｜ Anime｜

  2019.08.07