• An exhibition titled “萩尾望都 SF 原画展 宇宙にあそび、異世界にはばたく (lit. Moto Hagio Science Fiction Works - Exploring the Universe, Travelling to Other Worlds)” is due to open at the Kitakyushu Manga Museum!

  An exhibition of work by the manga artist Moto Hagio, a pioneer in the world of science fiction-themed shojo (girls) manga, is set to go on display at the Kitakyushu Manga Museum!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Manga｜ Event Reports｜ Hot Spot｜

  2018.03.06

• "Amaou" strawberries! On sale at a full-scale level for 15 years! Special "Amaou Matsuri (Festival)" will be held to celebrate the anniversary!

  Fukuoka Prefecture's famous "Amaou" strawberries have now been available on a full-scale level for 15 years. A promotional event called the "Amaou Matsuri (Festival)" is being held from Saturday 17th to Sunday 18th February 2018 to mark this anniversary!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Tokyo｜ 大阪｜ kyoto｜ Gourmet｜ Event Reports｜

  2018.02.08

• Exhibition celebrating half a century of Licca! The "50th Aniversary Licca-chan Exhibition" will be held at the Fukuoka City Museum!

  The dress-up doll Licca has long been popular with young girls! How many people reading this would have played with a Licca doll as a child? The Fukuoka City Museum is hosting an exhibition that celebrates Licca's 50 year anniversary! Find-out more about the enduring popularity and appeal of this much-loved doll!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Fashion｜ Event Reports｜ Hobbies｜

  2018.02.05

• What bargains will you find at the "Gokoku Jinja Nominoichi (Flea Market)" this weekends?

  The 30th Gokoku Jinja Nominoichi flea market will take place on 3rd and 4th February 2018! Well-established traders from all over Kyushu will be selling antique items and various other goods over the two days! Make sure to stop-by and experience the vibrant atmosphere for yourself!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ Art｜

  2018.02.02

• "Setsubun Yakuyoke Taisai" at Kushida Jinja! Check-out one of the biggest Otafuku masks in Japan!

  The famous "Mame-maki" ceremony (bean scattering ritual) will take place at Kushida Jinja on 3rd Feb! The annual event always draws in huge crowds. Nakamura Kankuro, Nakamura Shichinosuke, Nakamura Senjaku, and Kumamon are scheduled to make guest appearances! Make sure to check-out the huge Otafuku mask!

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

  2018.02.02

• The "Tochoji Setsubun-sai" will be held this February! Fukuoka-based international students got in the festival spirit at the Fukuoka prefectural offices!

  The "Tochoji Setsubun-sai" will be held on 2nd and 3rd February 2018! In order to help people get in the festival spirit, the famous mamemaki (bean throwing) ritual was held at the Fukuoka Yokamon Hiroba!

  Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

  2018.01.22

• The Chikugo PR event, "Koi nochi, Tokidoki Chikugo" has opened! An exhibition to touch your heart and fill you with love for the local region!

  "Looking for tips in love?!" Discover information on charming must-see locations and experience-based workshops at the "Koi nochi, Tokidoki Chikugo" PR event. The exhibition is sure to touch your heart and fill you with love for the local region!

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

  2018.01.15

• "teamLab IsLand" Canal City Hakata is hosting a one-off cosplay event!

  Cosplay meets teamLab at Canal City Hakata! Don't miss the "teamLab Hakata Cosplay Night!" This special one-off collaboration will be held at the interactive learning facility "teamLab Island" in Canal City Hakata on 20th January!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Cosplay｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ Art｜

  2018.01.15

• Enjoy Yoshimoto Shin-kigeki comedy in Fukuoka! The first Kyushu Shin-kigeki "Kotobuki Zacho Hataage Koen" performance is coming soon!

  The first Kyushu Shin-kigeki "Kotobuki Zacho Hataage Koen" (lit. Kotobuki Zacho (Troupe Leader) First Performance) is set to debut at Momochi Palace on Friday 16th February 2018!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Event Reports｜ Talent/Idol｜ Other genre｜

  2018.01.05

• New Year's Greetings for 2018!

  Happy New Year! We hope you have a great 2018! All the staff at asianbeat are looking forward to the year ahead!

  Fukuoka｜

  2018.01.01

• Back for its 10th installment! The "Fukuoka Asia Collection 2018 SPRING-SUMMER" is coming soon!

  The Fukuoka Asia Collection (FACo) will be held at Fukuoka Kokusai Center on Sunday 25th March 2018! Details about the event were made public at a press conference on Monday 18th December!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Fashion｜ Event Reports｜ Talent/Idol｜ Trends｜

  2017.12.25

• The "Kitakyushu International MANGA Festival 2017" starts on 23rd December!

  A special event will be held in Kitakyushu to celebrate the manga from overseas! The month long exhibition will take place at the "Kitakyushu Manga Museum" from December 23rd to January 21st 2018!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Event Reports｜ Hot Spot｜ Art｜

  2017.12.21

• Award ceremony for the "2nd KITAKYUSHU INTERNATIONAL MANGA COMPETITION!" Talks from famous manga artists and a TV show recording!

  The 2017 "KITAKYUSHU INTERNATIONAL MANGA COMPETITION" was even bigger than last year! An award ceremony will be held on 21 January 2018. Attractions will include talks from famous manga artists and a TV show recording! Make sure not to miss-out!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Manga｜ Event Reports｜ Hot Spot｜

  2017.12.11

• "Yusuke Yoshigaki Exhibition of Original Illustrations - The Art of Little Witch Academia -" hosted by TRIGGER Inc. starts on 13th Dec. in Fukuoka, Japan!

  An exhibition of Yusuke Yoshigaki's original illustrations will be on display at the Gallery Tenjin from 13th to 20th December! Yoshigaki is an animator attached to TRIGGER Inc., the studio behind titles such as "Little Witch Academia" and "KILL la KILL!"

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Anime｜ Event Reports｜ Art｜

  2017.12.06

• Check out the "Fukuoka Motor Show 2017 -Changing how we live together with our cars -" on December 15th-18th!

  The bi-annual Fukuoka motor show will be at the Marine Messe Fukuoka and two other venues, from December 15th (FRI) - 18th (MON)!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Experiences & workshops｜ Event Reports｜ Other genre｜ Hobbies｜

  2017.12.01

• YouTuber / Instagrammer Joan Kim visited "Fukuoka Yokamon Hiroba!"

  YouTuber / Instagrammer Joan Kim visited Fukuoka and stopped by the "Fukuoka Yokamon Hiroba" and "Yokamon Café" at the 11th floor of the Fukuoka prefectural government building!

  Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

  2017.11.24

• Enjoy dance and music from all over the world at the "FOSA Culture Show 2017!"

  The "Fukuoka Overseas Students Association Culture Show 2017" will be held in ACROS Fukuoka on Sunday 26th November, providing an opportunity for both international students and locals to showcase aspects of their culture through song and dance!

  Fukuoka｜ Event Reports｜

  2017.11.20

• The Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament starts in Fukuoka on 12th November!

  In order to promote the upcoming Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament, which starts on 12th November, the stable master Sakaigawa paid a visit to the Fukuoka Prefectural offices alongside big name wrestlers Harumafuji, Kisenosato, and Goeido!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ sports｜

  2017.11.10

• November 9th is "ramugi" (ラー麦: ramen wheat) day! To celebrate, we sampled "Menbijin," noodles that are made with 100% "ramugi"!

  A brand of semi-dry thin, straight noodles made with 100% "ramugi" called "Menbijin" has been released! We picked up a pack to sample how they taste!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ Trends｜

  2017.11.09

• Cat Furniture Manufactured in the "furniture town," Okawa City!

  Cute news from Okawa City, one of the leading furniture producing regions in the whole of Japan! Cat-sized furniture is currently being produced in the local area! Just looking at the photos is sure to leave you feeling warm and cozy!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ videos｜

  2017.11.08