• "FOSA Welcome Party 2017" this Sunday! Come and join!

  The Fukuoka Overseas Students Association (FOSA) Welcome Party will be held at Elgala Hall on Sunday 28th May to bring together international students about to embark on life in Fukuoka!
  

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  2017.05.25

• Japan's first hologram theater-cum-live performance space will open on Wednesday 3rd May in Aruaru City! Aruaru City's 5th anniversary official ambassador, AKB48's Yuki Kashiwagi will be performing live!

  Japan's first hologram theater-cum-live performance space will open on Wednesday 3rd May in "Aruaru City," Kitakyushu City! AKB48's Yuki Kashiwagi was also announced as "Aruaru City's 5th anniversary official ambassador!"

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  2017.04.25

• Special exhibition "Louvre No.9 - Manga, the 9th Art” at the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum opened on 15th April!

  Shining a spotlight on "manga," a special exhibition called "Louvre No. 9 - Manga, the 9th Art" opened at the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum on 15th April and is being held under the supervision of the Louvre Museum!

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  2017.04.20

• A procession of people dressed in traditional Japanese clothing, we went along to enjoy the “Akama-shuku Matsuri!”

  Located in Munakata City, every year Akama-shuku hosts the "Akama-shuku Matsuri" around the same time the local brewery Katsuya Shuzo opens up its cellar! One of the main events, the "Hanayome Dochu" sees people participating in traditional Japanese outfits! It's a bit like being back in the Edo Period!

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  2017.04.14

• Recreating scenes from the movie, the "Kimi no Na wa. (your name.) Cafe" is now open in Fukuoka PARCO for a limited time!

  Recreating scenes from the worldwide smash hit movie, the "Kimi no Na wa. (your name.) Cafe" has finally opened in Fukuoka PARCO's "THE GUEST cafe & diner" for a limited time!

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  2017.04.12

• Enjoy the best sake that breweries have to offer! "The 3rd Chikugo Nanakoku Sake Cultural Expo" will be held at the Kyushu Geibun-kan!

  "The 3rd Chikugo Nanakoku Sake Cultural Expo" will be held on 8th April in a park that's just a 1-minute walk away from the "Chikugo-Funagoya Station, Kyushu Shinkansen." Compare sake from local breweries and enjoy some delicious snacks!

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  2017.04.03

• The "asianbeat / FACo Kawaii Ambassador" visited the Governor of Fukuoka Prefecture!

  Out of 560 applicants, "8 asianbeat / FACo Kawaii Ambassadors" were chosen from China, Thailand, Vietnam and Taiwan through a web-based vote hosted by asianbeat. On Thursday 16th March they paid a visit to the Governor of Fukuoka Prefecture!

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  2017.03.21

• Good luck! Hoping to become a World Heritage Site, the event "Chalk Art Live" was held in Fukuoka Yokamon Hiroba!

  "Chalk Art Live" was held in Fukuoka Yokamon Hiroba on 10th February, with Nao Tashima and Ayumi Nawa, two chalk artists active in the Fukuoka area!

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  2017.03.10

• Turning up the volume! This year’s "LOVE FM FESTIVAL 2017" will be held over three days!

  In addition to all the great artists who will be performing live, at this year's "LOVE FM FESTIVAL 2017" you will also be able to experience food from different cultures with their "World Donburi (World Don)." This annual event, which welcomes huge numbers of visitors, will take place from the 10th to 12th March at the Fureai Hiroba!

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  2017.03.08

• Made using Okawa techniques, the "MUJYOAN -OKAWA1536-" collapsible tea room went down a storm at the Grammy Awards!

  Made by combining the skill of craftsman from Okawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture, the "MUJYOAN - OKAWA 1536 -" collapsible tea room was on display at the 59th Grammy Awards' official gift lounge. Check-out our report on what happened and what some of the top artists around the world had to say about it!

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  2017.03.01

• Helping promote Kurate to the rest of the world, the 6 "KURATE Gakuen Moe Ambassadors" have been announced!

  6 "KURATE Gakuen Moe Ambassadors" from South East Asia have been appointed to help promote both the fictional school / cosplay site "KURATE Gakuen," as well as the wider Kurate-machi area. The ambassadors were invited to visit in order to experience the place for themselves!

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  2017.02.24

• "Fukuoka Fair" held in Honolulu, Hawaii!

  Promoting all that Fukuoka has to offer in Hawaii, the land of eternal sunshine! The "Fukuoka Fair" took place in Honolulu, Hawaii and was held across four days, from Thursday 19th to Sunday 22nd January!

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  2017.02.23

• The "LET'S GO TO FUKUOKA! THE BIRTHPLACE OF TONKOTSU RAMEN!" campaign is currently underway overseas!

  The "LET'S GO TO FUKUOKA! THE BIRTHPLACE OF TONKOTSU RAMEN!" campaign is currently underway overseas! Post your photos with the specified hashtag and follow the official Instagram account to be in with a chance of winning a prize!

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  2017.02.06

• The "MUJYOAN - OKAWA 1536 -" collapsible tea room will be displayed at the Grammy Awards’ official gift lounge!

  Known as a "town of furniture and wood making," Okawa City has launched the "OKAWA 1536" project to promote "Okawa Furniture" abroad. Made using Okawa techniques, the "MUJYOAN -OKAWA 1536-" collapsible tea room will be on display at the 59th Grammy Awards' official gift lounge in L.A. from 9th to 11th Feb.!

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  2017.02.03

• What’s your tipple of choice? Discover your favorite sake at the "23rd Jojima Sakagura-biraki (Sake Cellar Opening)!"

  The "23rd Jojima Sakagurabiraki (Sake Cellar Opening)" will be held on 11th & 12th Feb. in Jojima, Kurume City. Welcoming over 100,000 guests, fans of sake should not be missed this 2 day event! Early spring is the time to sample new sake, so why not experience the best of the 9 participating breweries?

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  2017.02.01

• The "Early Spring Collection of Animals and Small Puppet Exhibition" opened at the "Fukuoka Yokamon Hiroba!"

  The "Early Spring Collection of Animals and Small Puppet Exhibition" showcases handicrafts that feature animals and opened on 11th Jan. at the "Fukuoka Yokamon Hiroba," on the 11th floor of the Fukuoka Prefectural Government offices. It runs until 24th Mar. and is free to view!

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  2017.01.30

• The film "your name." is set to hit North American cinemas on 7th April 2017! Written by "RADWIMPS’" Yojiro Noda, English versions of the theme songs will also be out soon!

  A global success, the film "your name." is set to hit North America on 7th Apr.! "RADWIMPS" vocalist Yojiro Noda has written English ver. of the 4 theme songs for it! From 28th Jan., the movie, featuring those tracks and English subtitles, will also be shown in theaters across Japan for a 2 week run!

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  2017.01.27

• Fukuoka brands spreading throughout Asia! FACo in TAIPEI was back again!

  "FACo (Fukuoka Asia Collection) in TAIPEI" was back again at the fashion fair "TAIPEI IN STYLE," which was held in Taiwan on Saturday 12th November 2016.

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  2017.01.19

• "Ichiran" have opened their first U.S. store in NY! And they continue to set-up new branches in their hometown of Fukuoka!

  The classic tonkotsu ramen shop Ichiran have finally landed in America, opening their first store in Manhattan, New York on 19th October 2016. Given that they have since set-up their first airport store, "Fukuoka Kuko-ten," on 8th December 2016 and also re-launched the "Dazaifu Sando-ten" branch on 22nd December 2016, it is clear that Ichiran's superb ramen is gaining popularity both in Japan and abroad!

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  2017.01.16

• A new experience to enjoy when travelling in Taiwan! - Chinese Dress Rental -

  These days in Japan anyone can rent out a kimono or yukata. But did you know that similarly, in Taiwan you can rent Chinese style dresses? About an hour outside of Taipei in Jiufen you can find "CHIPAO." A store that rents out everything from traditional to modern style Chinese dresses, there is usually over 60 ensembles to choose from!

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  2017.01.04