Culture Watch (Latest News & Info)

-
Check out these Fukuoka-local soft serve ice cream treats! They're the perfect companion for your foodie adventures, so give them a try!
When it comes to traveling, one of the best things to look forward to is trying out the local cuisine. So, we've got a treat for you! We've scoured the city of Fukuoka and gathered up the most colorful, diverse, and delicious soft serve ice cream flavors for you to indulge in. You've got to try these one-of-a-kind Fukuoka soft serve ice cream flavors and make some unforgettable travel memories!
- Japan| Fukuoka| Experiences & workshops| Gourmet| sightseeing| Hot Spot|
- 2023.03.15
-
4 Tea Sweets to Enjoy in Fukuoka! Experience Japanese Culture through Colorful and Slightly Bitter Matcha♪
Japanese tea is very popular even overseas. In Fukuoka, which is known nationwide as a tea producing region, there are many spots where you can enjoy delicious sweets made with Yame matcha and other teas! Why not experience Japanese culture through "tea sweets" that have a vivid green color and a slightly bitter flavour?
- Japan| Fukuoka| Experiences & workshops| Gourmet| sightseeing| Hot Spot|
- 2023.03.14
-
Sakura (cherry blossom) season is almost in Fukuoka! Introducing beautiful spots to see the beautiful pink scenery!
Cherry blossom season is almost here! From late March to early April, Fukuoka shows off its beautiful scenery with cherry blossoms that present the city in a light pink color. From cherry blossoms at historic castles, to those at shrines that are enveloped in an atmospheric setting, and even cherry blossom-lined streets in the city center... Why not go out and see these stunning pink views for yourself?
- Japan| Fukuoka| Experiences & workshops| sightseeing| Hot Spot|
- 2023.03.13
-
Happy Valentine's Day♡ Here are some very tasty looking chocolates originating from Fukuoka!
In Japan on Valentine's Day it is a custom to express your feelings by giving chocolates to people you love, or to people who you are close with in daily life. Valentine's Day is just around the corner. We want you to be prepared this year to make an informed decision about what chocolate to buy, so here are some unique ideas of what kind of chocolates are on offer. For those in love, for friends, for yourself....or if you are a chocoholic, these chocolates are a Must-See (and Must-Try) for everyone!
- Japan| Fukuoka| Experiences & workshops| Gourmet| sightseeing| Hot Spot|
- 2023.02.01
-
New Year's Greetings for 2023!
Happy New Year! Thank you for all your support throughout 2022, visiting the asainbeat website and staying up to date with our social media!
-
The first film adaptation of "TenSura" is out now! "Theatrical version That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Scarlet Bond” was released on Friday 25th November 2022!
Experience the film adaption of "TenSura" on the big screen! "Theatrical version That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Guren no Kizuna-hen (Scarlet Bond)" is in Japanese cinemas now! Fuse, the author of the original "TenSura" series, was in charge of developing the storyline. The production explores the world of Tensura from a fresh perspective, so make sure to check it out! The film features all kinds of popular characters including super strong Rimuru!
-
First new movie in three years! Director Shinkai Makoto's "Suzume no Tojimari" was released in Japan on November 11th!
First new movie in three years! Shinkai Makoto, the director of "your name." and "Weathering With You" has released a new movie called "Suzume no Tojimari", now showing in Japanese cinemas! The story begins in Kyushu. It is a "road movie" which follows the growth and development of the main character, Suzume, a 17 year old high school girl!
-
One of the largest scale fashion festivals - "TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION (TGC)" returns to Kitakyushu for the first time in three years!
It is back! One of the largest scale fashion festivals is set to return to Kitakyushu for the first time in three years! "TGC KITAKYUSHU 2022 by TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION" will be held on Saturday 19th November 2022 at the West Japan General Exhibition Center Annex! Make sure to check out the TGC official metaverse "Virtual TGC" (smartphone application)!
- Japan| Fukuoka| Upcoming Events| Fashion| Talent/Idol|
- 2022.10.13
-
Experience the theatrical version of DETECTIVE CONAN's world! Exhibition "DETECTIVE CONAN THE MOVIE-Ten-Ginmaku no Kaikoroku (Memoir)" is coming to Fukuoka City!
Experience the world of DETECTIVE CONAN from all angles by visiting the exhibition "DETECTIVE CONAN THE MOVIE-Ten-Ginmaku no Kaikoroku (Memoir)"! It will be held from Nov. 12th (Sat.) - Dec. 11th (Sun.) in JR Kyushu Hall (Fukuoka City)!
-
The Museum Excursion Pass offers cheap entry to cultural facilities all over Kyushu and Okinawa!
The 2022 version of the Museum Excursion Pass is now available! This incredibly useful pass consists of special coupons that can be used at museums and art galleries around Fukuoka Prefecture. However, the pass is not limited to Fukuoka-based facilities, it can also be used all over Kyushu, Okinawa, and Yamaguchi Prefecture. Visit amazing museums at a discounted price!
- Japan| Fukuoka| Experiences & workshops| sightseeing| Hot Spot| Art|
- 2022.09.07
-
Interested in seeing what Fukuoka might look like in the future? The movie "TANG," which stars Ninomiya Kazunari, will be released in Japan on Thursday 11th August 2022!
The movie "TANG" will be released in Japan on Thursday 11th August 2022! The film focuses on the lives of two lost souls. One is a robot with no memory of the past and the other is a man who has given up on his dreams and totally lost sight of the future. Ninomiya Kazunari delivers a wonderfully relatable performance as the lead in a blockbuster adventure that will make you laugh and cry! A futuristic Fukuoka serves as one of the backdrops in this exciting new film!
-
Vietjet Air launched a new route: Fukuoka-Hanoi! Check out the report about the commemorative event held on Saturday July 2nd.
Vietnam's low-cost carrier Vietjet Air launches its new direct flight between Fukuoka and Hanoi! A commemorative event was held to celebrate this at Fukuoka Airport on Saturday, July 2nd. A "water salute" was organized to welcome the first flight that arrived in Fukuoka and it was spectacular!
-
The worlds of Kabuki and Hatsune Miku collide! "Cho Kabuki 2022" will be on at Fukuoka City's Hakataza Theater from 4th August to 7th August 2022!
The worlds of Kabuki and Hatsune Miku come together in this special production! "Cho Kabuki 2022 Powered by NTT" will be on at Fukuoka City's Hakataza Theater from 4th August to 7th August 2022. Witness the virtual singer Hatsune Miku's appearance in a traditional performing art! Experience a form of entertainment that is unique to Japan!
- Japan| Upcoming Events| Experiences & workshops| Art| Digital Products|
- 2022.07.06
-
The movie "KINGDOM II: Harukanaru Daichi e" hits Japanese cinemas on 15th July 2022! The sense of scale and dynamism pulsating through the story somehow manages to surpass the first film!
The movie "KINGDOM II: Harukanaru Daichi he (lit.: To Distant Lands)" will be released in Japan on 15th July 2022! This is a sequel to the 2019 live action hit "KINGDOM," which was based on Fukuoka-based manga artist Hara Yasuhisa's hugely popular series!
-
An outpouring of love for Hagaren! The movie "Fullmetal Alchemist: Final Chapter - The Last Transmutation" hits screens on 24th June 2022!
"Fullmetal Alchemist: Final Chapter - The Last Transmutation" hits Japanese cinemas on Friday 24th June 2022! The film stars Yamada Ryosuke from Hey! Say! JUMP. The cast and crew have so much passion for the title... There's a lot of love for Fullmetal Alchemist!
-
The movie "xxxHOLiC" will be released on Friday 29th April 2022! Witness the world of CLAMP come to life on the big screen!
The hugely popular "xxxHOLiC" series, which was created by the manga artist group CLAMP, has finally been turned into a live-action film for the first time! The movie "xxxHOLiC" will be released on Friday 29th April 2022!
-
The "KAMEN RIDER 50 YEARS EXHIBITION" opens in Fukuoka on 23rd April and runs until 15th May 2022!
Take a trip down memory lane at the "KAMEN RIDER 50 YEARS EXHIBITION!" The retrospective looks back at the history of the hugely popular "Kamen Rider!" All kinds of items will be on display including recreations of various props that were used in the show, which was first broadcast in 1971. The exhibition will open at JR Kyushu Hall (Fukuoka City) on 23rd April and run until 15th May 2022.
- Japan| Fukuoka| Upcoming Events| Media (TV / Magazines)| Movies|
- 2022.04.08
-
Maetel even appears in the manhole covers!? The heroine of "Galaxy Express 999" is on hand to welcome you at Kitakyushu Airport!
Maetel from the science fiction manga/anime "Galaxy Express 999" is on hand to welcome visitors to Kitakyushu Airport (Fukuoka Prefecture)! There's no doubt that Maetel's smile will make your trip even more memorable!
-
A special exhibition called "HOKUSAI" will be held at the Kyushu National Museum from Saturday 16th April 2022! Some of the pieces will be on display for the first time ever!
A special exhibition called "HOKUSAI" will be held at the Kyushu National Museum from Saturday 16th April to Sunday 12th June 2022. The exhibition features work by Katsushika Hokusai, the world-famous Edo period artist who is known for his stunning ukiyo-e prints and the "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji." This promises to be a wonderful opportunity for the public to get a closer look at some of his most treasured artwork, including the series titled "Nisshin Joma zu!"
- Japan| Fukuoka| Upcoming Events| sightseeing| Art|
- 2022.03.29
-
"'Kimetsu no Yaiba' Matsuri Biyori" will be held simultaneously at three locations in Tokyo, Yokohama, and Fukuoka from 11th March to 15th May 2022!
"'Kimetsu no Yaiba' Matsuri Biyori" will be held at Canal City OPA from 11th March to 15th May 2022! Visitors can expect to find all kinds festival-style mini-games and products at this collaborative event between TV anime "Kimetsu no Yaiba" and NAMJATOWN!
- Japan| Fukuoka| Manga| Anime| Collaboration items|
- 2022.03.09