• A special exhibition called "GeGeGe Exhibition" is being held to celebrate Mizuki and provide a retrospective of his work!

  The famous manga artist and yokai specialist Shigeru Mizuki sadly passed away in November 2015. To celebrate his life and provide a retrospective of his work a special exhibition called "GeGeGe Exhibition" is being held at the Fukuoka Prefectural Art Museum!

  Japan｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Art｜

  2017.11.07

• Promotional video for Kawasaki-machi (Fukuoka) has been released! “Chikuho! Kawasaki-machi”

  A promotional video for Kawasaki-machi, a place that once flourished as a coal mining town, has been released! The 4-minute clip, which shows off some of the area's most charming qualities, features the popular comedian Dayu Koume who shares a lot in common with Kawasaki-machi native and nationally loved singer Koume Akasaka!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Talent/Idol｜ videos｜

  2017.11.02

• A range of valuable sessions to be held at the "CEDEC + KYUSHU 2017!" Plus, the chance to try out the new "GRAN TURISMO SPORT!"

  The "CEDEC + KYUSHU 2017" conference for computer entertainment developers will be held in Fukuoka city on Sat. 28th October 2017. There will be a number of sessions held during the event covering all kinds exciting topics! There will also be talks and presentations for newcomers to the industry!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Anime｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Event Reports｜ Digital Products｜

  2017.10.25

• One of Kyushu's largest pop culture events! The "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2017" is coming soon!

  An event filled with exciting spectacles and attractions, one of Kyushu's largest pop culture events is coming soon! The "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2017" will be held on the 4th and 5th November at the West Japan General Exhibition Center Annex and Aruaru City!

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

  2017.10.19

• Tonkotsu ramen campaign is underway! Win a trip to Fukuoka through Instagram!

  Fukuoka's tonkotsu ramen campaign is now underway! Add the tag "#fukuoka_tonkotsu" to your Instagram post and be in with a shot of winning a five day four night trip to Fukuoka!

  Indonesia｜ Japan｜ China｜ Thailand ｜ Taiwan｜ Fukuoka｜ Hong Kong｜ Other Areas｜ France｜ Gourmet｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜

  2017.10.02

• The "Fukuoka Welcome Campaign AUTUMN 2017" starts from 1st October!

  The "Fukuoka Welcome Campaign AUTUMN 2017" offers discounts and special prizes to tourists from overseas! The promotion will take place at facilities throughout the center of Fukuoka and starts from 1st October!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜

  2017.09.29

• Explore hot spots with the "MUSEUM Excursions Pass"!

  The "MUSEUM Excursions Pass" is a special book of coupons that offer great discounts at a range of arts and cultural facilities! The deals run from 1st October to 31st December, so be sure not to miss-out!

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

  2017.09.28

• The mysterious skin shedding creatures that help deliver the weather forecasts! "Dappys" is a unique anime that originated in Fukuoka!

  Dappys are captivating creatures that cast of their old skin and appear in a refreshing new form. Find-out more about these "cugly"characters who help deliver a particularly surreal weather forecast for the Fukuoka area!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Anime｜ videos｜

  2017.09.22

• The "MARVEL / AGE OF HEROES EXHIBITION" has opened at the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum!

  "MARVEL" is continuously producing charismatic, much-loved heroes in their films and comics. The "MARVEL / AGE OF HEROES EXHIBITION" is currently on at the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum until October 1st, 2017!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Event Reports｜ Hot Spot｜ Art｜ Hobbies｜

  2017.09.08

• This year saw the well-established "Busan International Rock Festival" return for the 18th time!

  The "Busan International Rock Festival" was held from 8th to 13th August! This year Fukuoka bands "THE GOGGLES" and "NOAHTIC" performed at the event!

  Japan｜ Korea｜ Music｜ Event Reports｜

  2017.08.24

• Press conference and talk held to mark the establishment of "Project Studio Q Inc." (Studio Q)!

  On July 12th a press conference and talk were held at Fukuoka growth next, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi, to mark the creation of a new anime and CG production company called "Project Studio Q Inc." (Studio Q).

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Anime｜ Event Reports｜ Digital Products｜

  2017.08.23

• Find-out more about “Henkei Shojo,” an enigmatic anime that has been viewed more than 4.5 million times worldwide!

  Released online in March, "Henkei Shojo" ("変形少女" lit: Transforming Girls) is a series of short enigmatic anime episodes that explores what happens to a group of young girls who have the ability to suddenly transform!

  Japan｜ Anime｜ videos｜

  2017.08.18

• To celebrate its 5th anniversary the Kitakyushu Manga Museum is hosting a special "CITY HUNTER" exhibition!

  The Kitakyushu Manga Museum is celebrating its 5th anniversary by hosting a special exhibition that explores the lasting appeal of the much loved manga and anime "CITY HUNTER"!

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

  2017.08.07

• 2017 Kawaii Ambassador from China Tang Chen (唐晨) took part in a Japanese speech contest!

  The "12th Japanese speech contest for students in China" took place on Tuesday 18th July! 16 people participated at the final event having already made it through the preliminary rounds, which were held in 8 blocks across China. One of them was Tang Chen, who was selected as a 2017 Kawaii Ambassador through an asianbeat web vote!

  Japan｜ China｜ Fukuoka｜ Tokyo｜ Event Reports｜

  2017.08.04

• Community College of City University students visited Fukuoka from Hong Kong to experience Japanese pop culture firsthand!

  Community College of City University students visited Fukuoka from Hong Kong in July to participate in a two-day summer study program that saw them experience Japanese pop culture and take in a lecture about cosplay!

  Japan｜ Hong Kong｜ Manga｜ Cosplay｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

  2017.08.03

• The hugely popular comic Tokyo Ghoul has been made into an exciting live-action movie! The countdown is on to its global release!

  The live-action film version of the massively popular manga "Tokyo Ghoul," which was created by Fukuoka native Sui Ishida, will finally hit screens on 29th July! In this article we will be talking about the film's release, and the "Anteiku" coffee shop near Shibuya Station which was only open for a limited time! We also have prizes to be won, so do not miss-out!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Tokyo｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Movies｜

  2017.07.21

• "TOMICA PLARAIL CAFE" and "teamLab IsLand" open in Canal City Hakata!

  A special themed cafe called the "TOMICA PLARAIL CAFE" and an interactive educational play area known as the "teamLab IsLand" have opened in Canal City Hakata!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Event Reports｜ Hot Spot｜ Hobbies｜ Digital Products｜

  2017.07.18

• The huge fashion event TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION returns to Kitakyushu for the third time bigger and better than ever!

  "takagi presents TGC KITAKYUSHU 2017 by TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION" will be held on 21st October at West Japan General Exhibition Center Annex! A special launch event was held for the press at the Rihga Royal Hotel Kokura on 22nd June! Find-out more!

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

  2017.06.30

• [Tickets to be won!] The latest "POWER RANGERS" Hollywood blockbuster finally reaches Japan!

  A new film version of the "American Super Sentai" drama series "POWER RANGERS" is back in cinemas after a 20-year wait! The latest "POWER RANGERS" Hollywood blockbuster finally opens in Japan on July 15th! To celebrate the release, 10 (five pairs) asianbeat readers will be invited to attend an advanced screening! Don't forget to apply!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Event Reports｜ Movies｜

  2017.06.19

• A love-themed "Hello Kitty Cafe" has opened in PARCO Fukuoka for a limited time!

  "Hello Kitty" has an enduring popularity both inside and outside of Japan across all age groups. Featuring a Hello Kitty-inspired menu and fun merchandise, the "Hello Kitty Cafe" has opened in PARCO Fukuoka for a limited time only! There are also Sanrio Danshi (Boys)-themed dishes and good for guests to enjoy!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ Collaboration items｜

  2017.05.31