Culture Watch (Latest News & Info)

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AZA MIYUKO comes to Fukuoka!!
On September 15th, (Monday) the popular cosplayer AZA MIYUKO, known throughout the world came to Fukuoka! At asianbeat we'll soon be posting a fun little anecdote about AZA MIYUKO's experience of Fukuoka, so please stay tuned for this exclusive!
- Korea| Fukuoka| Fashion| Manga| Anime| Cosplay| Game & e-Sports| Event Reports| sightseeing| Hot Spot|
- 2014.09.17
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Special Exhibition: "Treasured Masterpieces from the National Palace Museum, Taipei" will be open soon at Kyushu National Museum!
The National Palace Museum, Taipei is holding a variety of some of the most incredible ancient Chinese artifacts, dating back to the Chinese imperial dynasty, which will be making its way to the Kyushu National Museum on Tuesday, October 7th. This special exhibition will be open to the public for the first time in Asia. The highly valuable meat-shaped stone will also be making an appearance!
- Taiwan| Fukuoka| Event Reports| sightseeing| Art|
- 2014.09.02
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"The Thousand Sunny" & "Going Merry" from the "ONE PIECE" have docked in Hong Kong!
We'd like to give you information on the "ONE PIECE DOCKS AT HONG KONG" exhibition event that started on July 30th at one of the most popular tourist destinations in Hong Kong, Causeway Bay's Times Square.
- Hong Kong| Anime| Event Reports| sightseeing| Hot Spot|
- 2014.08.29
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asianbeat Vietnam Summer Festival ★KIRAKIRA NIGHT★ Success!
On July 26th - 27th, asianbeat held an "asianbeat Vietnam Summer Festival ★KIRAKIRA NIGHT★! Over the course of the two days, over 8,000 people came to join us!
- Japan| Vietnam| Fukuoka| Cosplay| Game & e-Sports| Event Reports| sightseeing|
- 2014.08.26
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Everyone's Bound to Love "Hakata Sara Udon"!
If you ask someone what’s good to eat in Fukuoka, they’ll most likely tell you, “Tonkotsu Ramen!” But the local people themselves seem to eat more udon than they actually do ramen. So then what about “sara udon”?
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Summer has come!!
Summer has come... I don't really like this hot & humid weather, but for some reason, I always get a little bit excited during this season. I'd like to share my excitement with you.
- Japan| Trends| Hobbies| Digital Products|
- 2014.08.07
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Cool Japan ・Fukuoka FACo in Bangkok!
Cool Japan ・Fukuoka FACo in Bangkok!
- Japan| Thailand | Fukuoka| Fashion| Gourmet| Event Reports| sightseeing|
- 2014.08.05
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asianbeat in Japan Expo, Paris!!
On 2nd to 6th July, asianbeat participated world-famous event, "Japan Expo"! There were many cosplayers at the venue and very popular yuru-chara mascots Kumamon and Funassyi were spotted at the event!
- Japan| Fukuoka| Other Areas| Cosplay| Game & e-Sports| Event Reports| sightseeing|
- 2014.07.31
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Taking another look at Kyushu's trains through the eyes of a book from Thailand
Chief editor of the popular Thai magazine "a day", Zcongklod Bangyikhan, has published a book in Thailand based around Kyushu's sightseeing trains. The response is overwhelmingly positive.
- Japan| Thailand | Fukuoka| sightseeing| Trends|
- 2014.06.27
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Feudal Warlords in the Modern World!
“Gunshi Kanbei” is the title of this year’s (2014) popular “Taiga drama,” and if you come to Fukuoka, you just might get the chance to meet Kanbei for yourself!
- Fukuoka| Cosplay| Event Reports| sightseeing|
- 2014.06.20
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The Female Titan Appears?! This Romanian Makeup Artist’s Titan Makeup is Amazing!
We bring you an interview article from Tokyo Otaku Mode with Romanian makeup artist Florea Flavia who blew up on Facebook for her Female Titan makeup.
- Other Areas| Anime| Hobbies|
- 2014.06.17
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What a surprise! The Sanrio character My Melody gets a makeover!
What a surprise! The Sanrio character My Melody gets a makeover!
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The live-action version of Moomin is very shocking!!
The live-action version of Moomin is shocking!!
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An anime-centric radio program by the name "Ani-tune ❤Fukuoka" is starting broadcasted by CROSS FM.
Have you heard? An anime-centric radio program by the name "Ani-tune ❤Fukuoka" is starting broadcasted by CROSS FM.
- Fukuoka| Music| Manga| Anime| Cosplay| Game & e-Sports| Event Reports| Media (TV / Magazines)|
- 2014.05.23
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Hong Kong and Taiwan Enter the World Cosplay Summit!
The World Cosplay expands to take entrants from 22 countries!
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Licca-chan × Cardcaptor Sakura Collaboration: Two New Dolls On Sale
Licca-chan and Cardcaptor Sakura are collaborating to produce a pair of dolls.
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An Amusement Cosplay Studio on Ikebukuro's Otome Road
Introducing a rental photography studio from Hacosta in Tokyo's Ikebukuro.
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The practical guide “How to draw Moe Lolita Fashion” goes on sale
Hobby Japan has decided to release a guide for manga-drawers entitled: "How to Draw Moe Lolita Fashion."
- Anime| Event Reports|
- 2014.04.12
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Eren, Mikasa, and Levi Perfumes go on sale and are a huge success
Koubutsuya released a line of "Attack on Titan" fragrances (3 types) in October. The three fragrances that are being sold are: Eren, Mikasa, and Levi.
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He's at the center of an online craze! But who is Hokkaido's Mascot "Jin-kun Jingisukan"?
A mascot from Hokkaido is at the center of an online craze!
- Japan| sightseeing|
- 2014.03.31