• Ensuring you the best possible morning... Attention has been given to even the smallest details at "HOTEL GREAT MORNING!"

  "HOTEL GREAT MORNING" opened its doors for business in November 2018! A great deal of time and care went into ensuring that the hotel, which is based in Tenyamachi (Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi), awakens guests to new sensations!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Accommodation｜ Experiences & workshops｜ sightseeing｜ Trends｜

  2019.03.27

• [Prizes!] The Japanese SF comic "Battle Angel Alita (GUNNM)" has been adapted into a Hollywood film! A special event took place to celebrate the release of the movie "Alita: Battle Angel!"

  A special event took place to celebrate the release of "Alita: Battle Angel!" This highly anticipated title is based on Yukito Kishiro's science fiction manga "GUNNM." The movie was produced and written by legendary filmmaker James Cameron, and that's not all... Robert Rodriguez directed the piece!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Manga｜ Event Reports｜ Movies｜

  2019.03.25

• Starting operations from 21 March! Introducing the charms of Heisei Chikuhō Railway's restaurant car train "COTO COTO TRAIN"!

  We have covered the pre-operation of the Heisei Chikuhō Railway's restaurant car train "COTO COTO TRAIN," which starts operations on 21 March 2019! Together with the comments of Mr. Eiji Mitooka, who handled the train design, and Mr. Takeshi Fukuyama, who oversaw the cuisine, we report on the many charms of the COTO COTO Train's car design, cuisine, and the scenery alongside the railway line!

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

  2019.03.19

• Many manga manuscripts to be revealed for the first time! Special Exhibition "The works of Mutsumi Hagiiwa 40th Anniversary" is Open!

  A Kitakyushu native manga-ka, Mutsumi Hagiiwa's exhibition "The works of Mutsumi Hagiiwa 40th Anniversary" displaying manga manuscripts and illustrations that were serialised in the shōjo (girls') manga magazine, "RIBON," and many other valuable works, has begun!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Manga｜ Event Reports｜ Art｜

  2019.03.19

• International Manga and Illustration Contest, the "MCPO AWARD 2019" is now calling for submissions!

  The call for submissions for the international manga and illustration contest, the "MCPO AWARD 2019," is starting! The theme for the manga category is free-choice, and for the illustration category, "Journey." The deadline for submissions is 7th May 2019 (Tuesday). How about grabbing this opportunity and taking up the challenge?

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Manga｜

  2019.03.15

• Enjoy traditional Japanese culture at the "Fukuoka Castle Wasou Festival 2019" on Saturday 30th March!

  The "Fukuoka Castle Wasou Festival 2019" will take place on Saturday 30th March! There will be a range of attractions for people to enjoy, including on-stage performances and cool exhibition stands! You don't get many chances to go out in a kimono, so be sure to make the most of this opportunity!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Experiences & workshops｜ Fashion｜ sightseeing｜

  2019.03.14

• Find-out more about some unique Tonkotsu Ramen-themed videos!

  There's now all kinds of ramen dishes available in Japan. Miso, Shoyu (soy sauce), and Shio (salt) Ramen are some of the best known! But it seems that Tonkotsu, which originated in Fukuoka, is the most popular overseas! Find-out more about some unique online Tonkotsu Ramen-themed videos!

  Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ videos｜

  2019.03.11

• The "Ghibli Expo - From Nausicaä to Marnie-" opens at the Fukuoka City Museum on 15th March!

  The "Ghibli Expo -From Nausicaä to Marnie-" has been touring Japan since 2015. The popular retrospective is finally set to hit Fukuoka! The exhibition will run from 15th March to 23rd June at the Fukuoka City Museum! Be sure to check-it-out!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Art｜ Movies｜

  2019.02.26

• The world's first robot hotel has finally arrived in Fukuoka! Experience exciting state-of-the-art technology at "Henn na Hotel!"

  The "Henn na Hotel Fukuoka Hakata" is just a three-minute walk from Nakasu Kawabata Subway Station. And that's just one stop away from Tenjin, which is located in center of Fukuoka City! The hotel's dinosaur-shaped robots are equipped with the latest technology! Make sure to check them out!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Accommodation｜ sightseeing｜

  2019.02.04

• The "FASHION MONTH FUKUOKA ASIA" will run from 2nd February through to 10th March!

  "FASHION MONTH FUKUOKA ASIA" is just round the corner! Fukuoka is set to turn into a fashion capital this February, generating a huge buzz around the city! Be sure to enjoy all the attractions!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Experiences & workshops｜ Fashion｜ Music｜ sightseeing｜ Art｜

  2019.02.01

• Find-out more about the interactive live game event called "SPACE INVADERS GROOVY - INVADE CANAL CITY -!"

  "SPACE INVADERS GROOVY - INVADE CANAL CITY -" is the 9th installment of the "Canal Aqua Panorama!" The exciting display, which fuses together Canal City Hakata's project mapping technology with their water fountains, started on January 12! The project has been developed in collaboration with the legendary video game "Space Invaders!" Make sure to check-it-out!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Experiences & workshops｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜ Hobbies｜

  2019.01.30

• The fighting game tournament "EVO Japan 2019" will take place in Fukuoka next month!

  "EVO" has gained the attention of gaming fans from all over the world. This year it finally makes its way to Fukuoka! The 2019 edition of the beat-em-up game tournament "EVO Japan" will take place at the Fukuoka Kokusai Center from 15th to 17th February!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Event Reports｜ Hobbies｜

  2019.01.18

• The "asianbeat Fukuoka Matsuri 2019" is coming to Hanoi soon!

  The event "asianbeat Fukuoka Matsuri 2019" will be held on Sunday 20th January 2019, to celebrate 10 years of friendship between Fukuoka Prefecture and Hanoi! Check out the event if you are nearby!

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

  2019.01.15

• New Year's Greetings for 2019!

  Happy New Year! We hope for your support for 2019!

  Fukuoka｜

  2019.01.01

• Non-stop excitement! We took a look around the Fukuoka branch of the theme park-style toy shop "Hamleys!"

  The famous British theme park-style toy shop "Hamleys" has arrived in Japan! Media outlets were invited to take a look around the "Hamleys Canal City Hakata Branch" on Wednesday 28th November!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Experiences & workshops｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Gourmet｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜ Hobbies｜

  2018.11.30

• Enjoy amazing illuminations in a fairytale-like world! The "Canal Christmas Magic" campaign is now underway!

  Gorgeous illuminations have helped create a fairy tale-like experience at the commercial facility Canal City Hakata! The special "Canal Christmas Magic" campaign will run until Tuesday 25th December!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Experiences & workshops｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

  2018.11.23

• Celebrating its 5 year! The "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2018" is just round the corner!

  The "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2018 (KPF)" is just round the corner! This huge annual festival of pop culture will take place on 10th and 11th November in the West Japan General Exhibition Center Annex, Fukuoka, Japan!
  

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Experiences & workshops｜ Music｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Gourmet｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ J-POP｜

  2018.11.05

• Manga artist from all around the world come to Fukuoka! The "Kaigai Manga Festa in Kitakyushu" is coming soon!

  With many manga artists both inside and outside of Japan! The "Kaigai Manga Festa in Kitakyushu" will be held in Kyushu's biggest pop-culture event, the "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2018" on November 10th and 11th! Let's discover the appeals of manga from around the world!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Tokyo｜ Experiences & workshops｜ Manga｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ Art｜

  2018.11.02

• Traditional handicrafts from all over Japan will be on display at Marine Messe Fukuoka! Check-out the "KOUGEI-EXPO IN FUKUOKA" from 2nd to 4th November!

  The "KOUGEI-EXPO IN FUKUOKA" will be held from 2nd to 4th November! This festival of beauty and technique will see handicrafts from all over Japan go on display at Marine Messe Fukuoka! All kinds of attractions and demonstrations will also be taking place inside the venue! This is a great chance to find-out more about traditional crafts!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Experiences & workshops｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ Art｜

  2018.10.30

• Sota Fukushi visited Fukuoka! A triumphant "Tabineko Report" event was held in Kokura Castle!

  A "Tabineko Report" themed event took place at Kokura Castle, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture on Saturday 13th October ahead of the movie's nationwide release! Don't forget, the film hits Japanese cinemas on Friday 26th October!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Event Reports｜ Movies｜

  2018.10.18