• A new form of photo/video exhibition - "circle" by 15 creators living in Kyushu - currently being held!

  A joint exhibition "circle" - A Photo/Video Exhibition by 15 Creators - is now being held, gathering a collection of work from different generations and genres by 8 photographers and 7 video creators living in Kyushu!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Event Reports｜ Art｜ videos｜

  2020.07.29

• "Jiko Bukken Kowai Madori (EN.: STIGMATIZED PROPERTIES)" - Horror movie starring Kamenashi Kazuya from KAT-TUN! Scheduled to be released in Japan on 28 August (Friday)!

  It is Kamenashi Kazuya's (from a Japanese idol group KAT-TUN) first appearance in a horror movie! We had a chance to see the media preview of "Jiko Bukken Kowai Madori" which will be released on Friday 28 August in Japan!

  Japan｜ Talent/Idol｜ Movies｜

  2020.07.20

• Ever thought that your voice would be on-air? "Seiyu Stadium 2020 - Koe no Shukudai (lit.: The homework of voice)" is now calling for participants!

  "Seiyu Stadium 2020" - the event that supports junior and high school students who wish to become voice actors - is now calling for participants! This time, the best performer's voice will be announced on the anime song radio program "Ani-tune"! There is no participation fee required so grab this chance and take the challenge!
  

  Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Anime｜ Game & e-Sports｜

  2020.07.16

• Hakata Gion Yamakasa 2020 is postponed! Introducing previous years' Photo Reports to wish for an end for the pandemic♪

  The long-awaited annual festival in July - "Hakata Gion Yamakasa", has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic... However, this may be a good time for a throwback. Check out the "Hakata GIon Yamakasa Kazariyama / Kakiyama Photo Report" to review photos that we had posted in the previous years!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

  2020.07.03

• Meet the up-and-coming voice artists in Fukuoka♪ "Next Stars Circle vol.4" to be held on Sunday 27th September 2020!

  Exciting voice artists' event is on their way to Fukuoka♪The "Next Stars Circle vol.4" will be held in RESOLA NTT YUME-TENJIN HALL on Sunday 27th September!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Anime｜ Game & e-Sports｜

  2020.07.01

• New amusement facility "BOSS E・ZO FUKUOKA" next to FUKUOKA PayPay Dome is opening in July!

  BOSS E・ZO FUKUOKA located next to FUKUOKA PayPay Dome is opening in July! Enjoy the entertainment zones without the worry of language barrier♪

  Japan｜ Experiences & workshops｜ Gourmet｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜ J-POP｜

  2020.06.22

• Wonderful soft and springy noodles! Come and taste the "Hiyashi Chuka" made from 100% "Ramugi" (a special type of wheat that was developed in Fukuoka Prefecture specifically for ramen!)♪

  Come and taste the summer limited edition "Ramugi Hiyashi Chuka" made from 100% of "Ramugi" from Fukuoka, produced by Marutai which is known as a manufacturer of the popular "Bou (stick-shape) Ramen"! How is the taste!?

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜

  2020.06.19

• CD album released! Latest work from "ACTORS" series featuring male voice actors and VOCALOID songs!

  The CD album of the latest work from the "ACTORS" series featuring popular male voice actors and VOCALOID songs, has been released! You will find voice actors from Fukuoka, and those who have appeared in one of asianbeat's interview corners, too♪

  Japan｜ Music｜ Manga｜ Anime｜

  2020.06.08

• "Absolutely Interesting" manga works have been announced in "Piccoma AWARD 2020"!

  The digital manga and novel subscription service "Piccoma" has announced the 7 "Piccoma AWARD 2020" winning works!

  Japan｜ Manga｜ Trends｜

  2020.06.03

• Visit Ikeda Kasuri Kobo and experience indigo dyeing!

  Come and enjoy indigo dyeing experience at "Ikeda Kasuri Kobo," a workshop that produces handmade Kurume-kasuri (traditional craft from Fukuoka)! The more worn, the more it shows beautiful indigo color♪ It is a unique charm of this particular indigo colored textile♪

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Experiences & workshops｜ Fashion｜ Hot Spot｜

  2020.06.02

• The horror movie "Inunaki-Mura (HOWLING VILLAGE)" is coming back! "Inunaki-Mura (less terrifying movie version)" is scheduled to be release!

  The movie Inunaki-Mura (HOWLING VILLAGE) is inspired by the "Old Inunaki Tunnel" in Fukuoka which is known as "the scariest haunted spot" in Japan. After becoming one of the hot topics among horror movie fans, it is coming back to the screen as "Inunaki-Mura - less frightening version"! Experience a new kind of "scary yet cute" feeling at the cinema!
  

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Hot Spot｜ Movies｜

  2020.05.27

• UCC is going to release new coffee cans in collaboration with "EVANGELION", ahead of the release of upcoming "EVANGELION 3.0+1.0"!

  UCC is going to release new coffee cans in collaboration with "EVANGELION", ahead of the release of upcoming "EVANGELION 3.0+1.0"! Actually this is not their first collaboration and it has a long history behind!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Anime｜ Gourmet｜ Movies｜

  2020.05.19

• Free streaming for 10 episodes selected from "ULTRAMAN" series will be uploaded consecutively, and available until the end of July♪

  ULTRAMAN, the "giant" that fights against strong enemies for justice and to protect the earth. Free streaming for 10 episodes selected from "ULTRAMAN" series will be uploaded consecutively, and available until the end of July♪

  Japan｜ Media (TV / Magazines)｜ Hobbies｜

  2020.05.18

• Regional revitalization through fantasy novel!? "Goriyaku Project" has been launched!

  The "Goriyaku Project" has been launched with the aim of regional revitalization through various activities including production of fantasy novels. Meet the attractive characters designed by Imigimuru!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Manga｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

  2020.05.15

• The Internationally renowned PIKOTARO's PPAP returns in a "Hand-washing" version!

  PIKOTARO has released a new "Hand-washing Video" on YouTube! Let's Wash! Wash! Wash!

  Japan｜ Music｜ Talent/Idol｜ Trends｜ J-POP｜ Club music｜ videos｜

  2020.05.14

• The award-winning works of 24th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize was announced!

  The award-winning works of 24th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize was announced! The Grand Prize went to the historical romance, "Nyx no Lantern". Born and raised in Fukuoka, Hasegawa Machiko was awarded to a Special Prize!

  Japan｜ Manga｜

  2020.05.13

• To everyone fighting against the virus, there's a message from DORAEMON!

  While our daily lives remain constrained due to the COVID-19 pandemic, DORAEMON has a message for everyone who is fighting against the virus.

  Japan｜ Manga｜ Anime｜

  2020.05.12

• A good news for cosplayers♪ SNS project "TAKUCOS" has been launched by executive committee from World Cosplay Summit!

  Have fun by TAKUCOS (lit: Enjoy cosplay at home)♪Post it on Twitter with the official hashtag and it will be posted on the special site!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜

  2020.05.08

• Character wigs of the popular manga and anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" to be launched in July♪

  4 types of character wigs (Tanjirō, Zenitsu, Inosuke and Giyū) of the popular manga and anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" to be launched in July!

  Japan｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜

  2020.05.07

• Take a walk in the zoo while staying at home♪ The "Omuta City Zoo Diary During Closure" updating!

  If you are interested to see the lions and lazy sloths enjoying their food, the everyday life of the guinea pigs, don't miss the "Zoo Diary During Closure" from Omuta City Zoo to check out their real faces!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Experiences & workshops｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜ videos｜

  2020.05.01