• The “World of Sakura Momoko” at the Kitakyushu Manga Museum! An anniversary exhibition marking 30 years since her debut!

  2014 marked 30 years since Sakura Momoko's debut! And as a means of bringing all of her work and related memorabilia together, a commemorative exhibition has been touring the country. This summer it will be at the Kitakyushu Manga Musuem so make sure not to miss-out!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Event Reports｜

  2016.07.21

• The hands-on, realistic survival game "ATTACK THE FUKUOKA CASTLE" is here!

  Having already been held last summer and this spring, "ATTACK THE FUKUOKA CASTLE," which has been gaining popularity is back again this summer! Make a group with people from various parts of the world, figure-out puzzles and solve the mystery of Fukuoka Castle!

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

  2016.07.20

• The “Yo-kai Watch Official Shop Yorozu Mart Fukuoka Sohonten” opened on 1st July in Canal City Hakata!

  A first for Kyushu, "Yo-Kai Watch" have opened up an official flagship store in Canal City Hakata. Called "Yorozu Mart Fukuoka Sohonten," once inside you'll find merchandise that you simply cannot buy anywhere else, as well as an elaborately decorated interior that is a real must see!

  Japan｜ Anime｜ Game & e-Sports｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜ Hobbies｜

  2016.07.11

• "ONE PIECE FILM GOLD Canal Splash!" is hitting Canal City Hakata!

  Check-out the special collaboration between the theatrical version "ONE PIECE FILM GOLD" and "Canal Splash," called "ONE PIECE FILM GOLD Canal Splash!"

  Fukuoka｜ Anime｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜ Movies｜

  2016.06.27

• A first for Kyushu! An exchange center for both overseas tourists and locals has been set up in Tenjin!

  With Canal City Hakata's LAOX leading from the front, the number of shops targeting overseas tourists is continuing to grow! And that's why JTB has set up a community center that aims to facilitate exchange between overseas tourists and local citizens!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Trends｜ Hot Spot｜

  2016.06.22

• The hugely popular Taiwanese cosplayers MON and STAY stopped by Fukuoka!

  We invited the hugely popular Taiwanese cosplayers MON and STAY to come Fukuoka and report on various locations throughout the prefecture!

  Fukuoka｜ Cosplay｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

  2016.06.20

• The Fukuoka Overseas Student's Association (FOSA) "Welcome Party 2016"!!

  On Saturday 28th May 2016 the Fukuoka Overseas Student Association (FOSA) held their “Welcome Party 2016” at the Fukuoka Education Center. There was around 250 overseas students from 30 different countries and regions throughout the world in attendance!

  Fukuoka｜ Other Areas｜ Event Reports｜

  2016.06.17

• The "Japan Heritage 'Western Capital of Ancient Japan' Dazaifu" is an app available in 4 different languages, which gives you a taste of Japan Heritage Dazaifu!

  The "Japan Heritage 'Western Capital of Ancient Japan' Dazaifu" is a super convenient app that will help visitors to Dazaifu enjoy and experience all the historical sites and cultural assets that the local area has to offer!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜

  2016.06.16

• Results from the “World Cosplay Summit, Japanese Preliminary!” The representatives for Japan at this year’s WCS will be…

  The "World Cosplay Summit 2016, Japanese Preliminary” was held in Tokyo on May 29th 2016! They were 5 acts participating and the fabulous Fukuoka-based duo known as “horizon.” won the chance to represent Japan at the competition!

  Japan｜ Vietnam｜ Fukuoka｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Cosplay｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜

  2016.06.09

• Featuring the return of popular characters from throughout the series! The much anticipated “Gyakuten Saiban 6" is finally coming to Japan!

  The immensely popular “Gyakuten” series has returned with a new installment, “Gyakuten Saibian 6", which will be released in Japan on June 9th 2016. There is also a huge buzz around the TV anime “Gyakuten Saiban: Sono "Shinjitsu," Igi Ari!", which started in April and has been winning rave reviews ever since!

  Japan｜ China｜ Korea｜ Anime｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Hobbies｜

  2016.06.08

• An artist who has provided countless tunes for "otome-kei" media, MIKOTO!

  Increasingly active both home and abroad, "MIKOTO" continues to deliver hit after hit, having provided the tunes for "otomokei" media, as well as the musical compositions for male voice actors! Read on to find out more about him!

  Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Music｜ Anime｜ Game & e-Sports｜ J-POP｜

  2016.06.01

• Promotional Videos for the “Visit Fukuoka, Birthplace of Tonkotsu Ramen” Campaign!

  Check-out the "I LOVE Tonkotsu Ramen" Trilogy! A special 3 part video series!

  Japan｜ Thailand ｜ Taiwan｜ Fukuoka｜ Taipei｜ Hong Kong｜ Bangkok｜ Gourmet｜ videos｜

  2016.05.11

• The first of its kind in Kyushu! A new type of horror attraction with missions to be cleared! "SILENT ROOMS" has arrived in Fukuoka!

  "The top Japanese inescapable haunted house, Obaken" collaborated with the established game maker TAITO to set up "SILENT ROOMS," a haunted house that is complete with different missions for visitors to grapple with. Open since Saturday 12th March 2016 and located in "Canal City Hakata" (Fukuoka, Japan), this is a must see for fans of horror and all things scary!

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

  2016.04.04

• Kawaii Ambassadors participated in FACo and paid a visit to the Fukuoka Prefectural Office!

  "asianbeat·FACo Kawaii Ambassadors," who were selected from various regions across Asia, particpated in the 8th annual "Fukuoka Asia Collection (FACo) 2016."

  Japan｜ China｜ Thailand ｜ Taiwan｜ Vietnam｜ Fukuoka｜ Fashion｜ Event Reports｜ Talent/Idol｜ Trends｜

  2016.03.23

• The "Yanagawa Hina Matsuri (Doll Festival) Sagemon Meguri" is on right now!

  The "Yanagawa Hina Matsuri Sagemon Meguri," which is known to many people as an event that signals the arrival of spring, has started!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ sightseeing｜ videos｜

  2016.02.26

• The immensely popular gaming app "Neko Atsume" has set up an official shop in Hong Kong!

  The immensely popular gaming app "Neko Atsume" has set up an official shop, the "Neko Atsume POP UP STORE in Hong Kong." Opened for a limited time only, you can find it from Friday 22nd January to Wednesday 17th February at "Langham Place," a shopping facility in Mong Kok, Hong Kong!
  

  Japan｜ China｜ Hong Kong｜ Game & e-Sports｜

  2016.02.03

• "New Theatrical Edition "Initial D" Legend 3-夢現(Mugen)-" premieres nationwide on Saturday 6th February in Japan!

  "Initial D" is a legendary manga that sparked an unprecedented car boom among young people and the final installment of the new theatrical edition series is out soon in Japan! We've got prizes for our readers to win, so make sure not to miss out!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Movies｜

  2016.01.22

• The Fukuoka Asia Collection (FACo) was a huge succes in Taipei, Taiwan!!

  Fukuoka "real clothes" in Taiwan!! FACo・asainbeat Kawaii Ambassadors were also on the runway!

  Taiwan｜ Fukuoka｜ Fashion｜ Music｜ Event Reports｜

  2016.01.13

• Happy New Year, everyone!

  Happy New! Stay tuned to asianbeat throughout 2016!

  Fukuoka｜

  2016.01.01

• Report on the"Fukuoka-Deliciously Happy Grand Banquet"

  In Fukuoka Prefecture there are numerous events held every November as part of the "Food Education / Local Production for Local Consumption Month." The "'Fukuoka no Oishi Shiawase' Dai-bansankai (Fukuoka-Deliciously Happy Grand Banquet)" was held on 24th November as the main event of the month long activities! The venue was packed full of guests who enjoyed top-class, refined service provided by the hotel staff and a huge array of Fukuoka foods prepared by top class chefs.

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ Event Reports｜

  2015.12.15