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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 7th annual "Fukuoka Asia Collection (FACo) 2015."
- Japan｜ China｜ Thailand ｜ Taiwan｜ Vietnam｜ Fukuoka｜ Fashion｜ Event Reports｜ Talent/Idol｜ Trends｜
- 2015.04.02
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Create a Handmade Ring Case using "Hakata-ori," a Traditional Japanese Textile!
Coming to Fukuoka, and don't think you will be satisfied with just shopping and eating? If that sounds like you, why not check out a craft course? Enjoy cross-cultural exchange whilst making a Hakata-ori ring case from scratch!
- Fukuoka｜ Other Areas｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ Art｜
- 2015.03.20
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Special Event in Bangkok Celebrating Prime Time Thai Drama "Kimono Hiden" Hitting T.V. Screens in Thailand!
To celebrate "Kimono Hiden" hitting T.V. screens in Thailand, an event where participants can experience local-Japanese and Japanese culture is set to take place in Bangkok.
- Japan｜ Thailand ｜ Event Reports｜ Talent/Idol｜ sightseeing｜
- 2015.03.16
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How to Rock out to Visual-Kei!
For those of you have never attended a Visual Kei concert, I would like to briefly explain to you how to best enjoy one!
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The New "BOATHOUSE OHORI PARK" is Finally Here!
We went to the "BOATHOUSE OHORI PARK" that just opened up on February 6th in Ohori Park, which is located at the heart of Fukuoka city! Being able to eat while looking at the scenery outside on a nice day is the best!
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The big event that fans have been waiting for, the Fukuoka leg of “Monster Hunter Festa’ 15” is nearly here!
The popular hunting action game “Monster Hunter”'s big event, “Monster Hunter Festa’15,”will be coming to Fukuoka on the 8th of March!
- Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Music｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Event Reports｜ Hobbies｜
- 2015.03.02
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Sometimes it's good to travel! A Kumamoto Ramen Report
Today we'll be introducing you to "Kumamoto Ramen!" Having been born in Fukuoka, even as a child I found the most delicious ramen to be the Hakata tonkotsu ramen. But this time, I tried the local Kumamoto ramen for the first time!
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A kimono fitting event held at “Studio AZURE” in Taipei, Taiwan has caught the public eye!
In October 2014, a photo studio called "Studio AZURE" opened up in Taipei, Taiwan and has caught the interest of the public! Today we'll be introducing the kimono fitting event held at "Studio AZURE"!
- Taiwan｜ Fashion｜ Event Reports｜
- 2015.01.28
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First time riding the Kyushu Shinkansen!
As of March 2011, a new Shinkansen (bullet train) line opened in Kyushu. Having heard how great it was from all the people around me, I really wanted to try it for myself and finally got the chance to do so last December!
- Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Kumamoto｜ sightseeing｜ Trends｜
- 2015.01.23
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Happy New Year, everyone!
Happy New Year, everyone! Our motto for the year is "Youth culture has no boundaries" and we plan on continuing to bring you the latest information on Japan from Fukuoka, so please stay tuned!
- Fukuoka｜
- 2015.01.08
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Fukuoka souvenirs and my new standards!
The Ichiran souvenir instant noodle packs went on sale at the end of June and were so popular and hard to come by, but I've finally managed to get some!
- Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ sightseeing｜ Trends｜
- 2014.11.26
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Spectacularly bringing to life the warriors of ancient times, Sengoku BASARA 4 takes to the stage in Fukuoka!
The "Sengoku BASARA" series is an action game of warring states that unfolds in the Sengoku period of Japan's history. This time we're introducing the theatrical version of Sengoku BASARA 4 which kicked off in Tokyo on October 31. It will make its way to Fukuoka for a run from November 22 (Sat) until November 24 (Mon) at Fukuoka's Canal City Theater.
- Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Music｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Event Reports｜ Hobbies｜
- 2014.11.21
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Get the "Kyushu Expressway Pass" for a Bargain Driving Holiday!
Driving holidays in Kyushu will only get cheaper with the "Kyushu Expressway Pass(KEP)" aimed at foreign visitors!
- Fukuoka｜ sightseeing｜
- 2014.11.13
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Cool Japan Fukuoka, "FACo in Busan"!
"FACo in Busan"! Real Clothes Fashion from Fukuoka's Brands heads to Korea for the Second Year Running!
- Fukuoka｜ Busan｜ Fashion｜ Event Reports｜
- 2014.11.06
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anno lab’s “A Tail of Space Time” Game Competition: Play as Hard as You Can! will be held at the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum!
Fukuoka Asian Art Museum (FAAM) announces to hold an interactive game competition with an artwork created by anno labo, “A Tail of Space Time"!
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One-night-only entertainment event, "The Creators" hosted by Creative Lab Fukuoka will be held this Friday!!
"The Creators" is an event that is known for combining sounds, images, and dance and is hosted by Creative Lab Fukuoka. It will be held this Friday for the 3rd time!
- Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Music｜ Event Reports｜ Art｜ Club music｜
- 2014.10.09
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Two Fascinating Guidebooks to Introduce Fukuoka
Recently I just bought two books popular books with really high-impact covers: Fukuoka Tsuide Kankou (Fukuoka Sightseeing Opportunity) and d design travel Fukuoka.
- Fukuoka｜ sightseeing｜ Trends｜ Hot Spot｜
- 2014.10.03
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asianbeat would like to hold "The Third Annual asianbeat 4Koma Manga Contest"!!
Starting October 1st is our "Third Annual asianbeat 4Koma Manga Contest" and we are now accepting submissions!
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“MICHELIN GUIDE Fukuoka/Saga 2014- Special Edition” English Website is opened!
On September 9, 2014, Fukuoka Prefecture Fukuoka City and Saga Prefecture, with the cooperation of NIHON MICHELIN TIRE, have produced an English language web version of the MICHELIN GUIDE Fukuoka/Saga 2014 guidebook online for all to see!
- Fukuoka｜ Other Areas｜ Gourmet｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜ Media (TV / Magazines)｜
- 2014.09.18
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