• Check-out the Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2015!

  On the weekend of the 28th (Saturday) and 29th (Sunday) November the "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2015" took place at number of locations, including the Asano Shiokaze Park, and the West Japan General Exhibition Center, etc.

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

  2015.12.08

• This weekend the "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2015" finally returns! asianbeat joins in with the fun!

  All kinds of events and excitement are on offer at this year's "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival!" Including an appearance of the "Love Live! Nebuta!"
  

  Japan｜ Anime｜ Event Reports｜

  2015.11.26

• "BAKE CHEESE TART," the cheesecake specialists, have finally opened a store in the Tenjin Chikagai, Fukuoka!

  "BAKE CHEESE TART," the cheesecake specialists, have finally opened a store in Fukuoka! Based in the Tenjin Chikagai (Underground Shopping Mall), asianbeat went along to try it out!

  Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ Trends｜ Hot Spot｜

  2015.11.18

• The "FOSA Culture Show 2015!" Overseas students showcasing their different traditional cultures!

  This exciting event is put together by the overseas students based in Fukuoka Prefecture and will be held on 7th November 2015 at ACROS Fukuoka! Witness the performances and join in with the exchange!

  Fukuoka｜ Event Reports｜

  2015.10.30

• From Fukuoka to the rest of the world! "GANBARION" has released its first smartphone app "GOLONDIA" into the overseas market!

  On 24th September, Fukuoka-based game company "GANBARION" released "GOLONDIA," its first app designed for smartphones into the overseas market!

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

  2015.10.06

• The asianbeat website celebrates its 10 year anniversary!

  On September 30th 2015, we at asianbeat celebrate our 10 year anniversary!

  Japan｜ China｜ Korea｜ Thailand ｜ Taiwan｜ Vietnam｜ Other genre｜

  2015.09.30

• "Kendama Taisou (Exercises)," an original video produced by the Kendama Association and BEAMS!

  Featuring RIP SLYME's track "Peace" and an array of famous guest stars, the enduring appeal of kendama is visible for all to see in this newly released promotional video!

  Japan｜ Fashion｜ Talent/Idol｜ Trends｜ J-POP｜ videos｜

  2015.09.28

• We have launched the asianbeat Indonesia webpage!

  "asianbeart" is a multi-language website that brings you news on youth pop-culture from across Asia, including all the latest on manga, anime, fashion and pop-music! Now, with the establishment of our Indonesia webpage, we will be reporting in 8 languages!

  Japan｜ China｜ Korea｜ Thailand ｜ Taiwan｜ Vietnam｜ Other Areas｜ Other genre｜

  2015.09.10

• "Tower Aquarium" : Illumination at Fukuoka Tower! See goldfish swimming all over the surface of the building!

  From July 18 to August 31, Fukuoka Tower is being lit up every evening. This illumination, which is called "Tower Aquarium" gives the illusion that goldfish are swimming all over the tower!

  Fukuoka｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜ Art｜

  2015.08.12

• A Feature of Fukuoka Summer - "Welcome to the Picture Book Museum 2015" is about to start!

  Summer in Fukuoka can only mean one thing... "Oide-yo! Ehon Museum (The Picture Book Museum)"! The event is held in the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum and has been running for 8 consecutive years, having started in 2007! Every year fans look forward to this time in excited anticipation, and this year's event will open on Friday 24 July!
  

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ Art｜

  2015.07.21

• The "Agano-yaki Tanabata Tea Ceremony" was held in the "FUKUOKA YOKAMON HIROBA"!

  On the 11th floor of the Fukuoka Prefecture, the "FUKUOKA YOKAMON HIROBA" re-opened to the public in April 2015!

  Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜

  2015.07.17

• MASOCHISTIC ONO BAND's Tour Finale also to be broadcast Overseas! Check out the int'l venue info!!

  MASOCHISTIC ONO BAND's （MOB） final performance of their first national tour will take place in Makuhari on 12 July and will be broadcast live in various cinemas throughout the Japan!

  Japan｜ Music｜ Anime｜ Movies｜

  2015.07.10

• Check-out our newly designed asianbeat website!

  Our newly designed asianbeat website is up and running!

  Japan｜ China｜ Korea｜ Thailand ｜ Taiwan｜ Vietnam｜ Other genre｜

  2015.07.10

• Thai students from Bangkok stopped by the asianbeat office to pay a visit!

  Fukuoka has a friendship agreement with Bangkok, and as such numerous exchanges taking place between the 2 cities! Thai students studying digital contents were in Fukuoka to visit companies and schools thriving in the field of digital innovation!

  Thailand ｜ Fukuoka｜ Bangkok｜

  2015.06.17

• Celebrating the new release "Love Live! The School Idol Movie," the Zacrich x Love Live! collaboration will give you the chance to vote for your 2 favorite characters!

  Which 2 characters will appear on Zacrich ice cream packages!? You decide! Vote for your favorite duo from Love Live!

  Japan｜ Music｜ Anime｜ Movies｜

  2015.06.11

• asianbeat was in Korea for the JEJU ANIME FESTA!

  Six of the most popular and in-demand cosplayers were at the JEJU ANIME FESTA! With over 1,500 participants, the event truly was bubbling over with excitement!

  Japan｜ Korea｜ Cosplay｜ Event Reports｜

  2015.06.05

• "CONNECT JAPAN 2015" was held in Bangkok, Thailand and asianbeat were there to join in with the fun!

  It seems Thailand can't get enough of Japanese pop culture! "CONNECT JAPAN 2015" was brimming with excitement!

  Japan｜ Thailand ｜ Fukuoka｜ Event Reports｜

  2015.05.29

• New Theatrical Edition "Initial Ｄ Legend 2- Tousou" premieres nationwide on Saturday 23 May!

  "Initial D," the legendary manga that sparked an unprecedented car boom amongst young people, has been turned into an jaw-dropping film with the use of all the latest technology and is racing towards a screen in Japan! We have prizes for our readers to win! So read on and don't miss out!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Movies｜

  2015.05.18

• Director Amon Miyamoto comes face to face with Japanese Taiko drumming! Don't miss this powerful collaboration!

  The Japanese Taiko drum collective "Drum Tao" have been performing across the globe non-stop for 22 years! And they are back with a new stage production for 2015 called "Hyakkaryoran Nihon Drum Emaki," which is just about to open in Fukuoka! Don't miss out!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Fashion｜ Music｜ Event Reports｜

  2015.05.07

• An Unavoidable New Trend: Introducing the "Yume Kawaii" Lolita Headdress

  Lolita headdresses so cute you just want to eat them are starting to line the shelves! Lolita fashion continues to evolve!

  Fashion｜

  2015.04.03