• As beautiful as a jewellery box! Take a bus tour of the Kanmon area and enjoy the beautiful night views! "The KANMON Straits Night View Tour" runs every Saturday until March 2020♪

  Check-out Kitakyushu City for awesome nightscapes! It was recently selected as one of "The New Three Japanese Cities with the Most Spectacular Night Views." A local Saturday night bus tour gives visitors the chance to enjoy some of the Kanmon area's most gorgeous scenery. The view over Mojiko (Kitakyushu City) is particularly stunning!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Experiences & workshops｜ Gourmet｜ sightseeing｜

  2019.11.06

• 鶴竜 (Kakuryu), 高安 (Takayasu), and 貴景勝 (Takakeisho) spoke about their determination to do well during their visit to the Fukuoka Prefectural Government Offices! The Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament starts on Sunday 10th November!

  Top sumo wrestlers 鶴竜 (Kakuryu), 高安 (Takayasu), and 貴景勝 (Takakeisho) recently stopped by the Fukuoka Prefectural Offices! They visited just before the start of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament, which gets underway on Sunday 10th November ! An event called the "大相撲展福岡 ～Oh! SUMO EXHIBITION (FUKUOKA)～" is currently taking place at the “Fukuoka Prefectural Museum of Art!”

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ sports｜

  2019.11.01

• Experience the latest technology and great entertainment! "The Creators" is back! This is an brilliant opportunity to enjoy lots of awesome interactive attractions!

  Experience the latest technology and great entertainment! "The Creators" is back and will take place from Saturday 21st to 22nd September! This is an brilliant opportunity to enjoy lots of awesome interactive attractions! The line-up features all kinds of fabulous artists! There will also be some great booths set up inside the venue! Admission is free, so don't miss out!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Experiences & workshops｜ Music｜ Event Reports｜ Art｜ Club music｜

  2019.09.18

• This awesome pop-up stocks everything from stylish items to kawaii designs! The "I'm Doraemon Pop up Store" is based in Fukuoka PARCO and will be open until Monday 23rd September!

  The "I'm Doraemon Pop up Store" is now open! The store is selling cute Doreamon-themed merchandise in Fukuoka PARCO until Monday 23rd September! Make sure to check-it-out! Doraemon is one of the world's best loved anime characters, so the store is bound to attract a lot of attention!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Hot Spot｜

  2019.09.12

• A "festival of music" takes place in Fukuoka every September! Enjoy an array of events during the "Fukuoka Music Month!"

  The 6th "Fukuoka Music Month" is about to get underway! Music events will be held every weekend throughout September. A total of five events are scheduled to take place! Feel the power of music in Fukuoka!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Music｜

  2019.09.06

• Don't miss out on lots of great discounts! Visit facilities throughout Kyushu and Okinawa with the "Museum Excursion Pass!"

  The "Museum Excursion Pass" offers the public all kinds of great discounts at various cultural facilities throughout Kyushu and Okinawa! This year's coupon book has already been released! It's valid for an extended period of time and can be used at even more facilities than before!

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

  2019.09.05

• Just five seconds from the sea! A new BBQ site called "#LONG" is now open! The facility gives visitors the chance to BBQ their own food or come empty-handed and order off the menu!

  "#jihangun" is a stretch of coast in Itoshima, Fukuoka that has proven particularly popular with people on social media. A new BBQ site called "#LONG" opened in the area in July! You do not have to bring anything with you! The facility gives visitors the chance to order off the menu and barbecue the food by themselves!"
  

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ Hot Spot｜

  2019.09.03

• A new breeze is blowing through Fukuoka... The best city to visit in Japan if you are a foodie! "HARENO GARDEN EAST&WEST" recently opened in the Nishinakasu area!

  A new multi-purpose complex opened in Tenjin Central Park, Nishi-Nakasu on Friday 9th August 9th! "HARENO GARDEN EAST&WEST” consists of restaurants, cafes, and a bakery! Find-out about four eateries that the facility has to offer! These exciting new establishments lie right in the heart of Tenjin!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ Hot Spot｜

  2019.08.29

• Young up-and-coming voice artists are on their way to Fukuoka♪ "Next Stars Circle vol.002" will be held in RESOLA NTT YUME-TENJIN HALL on 28th September!

  Young up-and-coming voice artists are on their way to Fukuoka♪ "Next Stars Circle vol.002" will be held in RESOLA NTT YUME-TENJIN HALL on 28th September to support the next generation of voice artists!

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

  2019.08.23

• The "二ノ国" (NINOKUNI) movie is finally set to hit Japanese cinemas on Friday 23rd August! There's so much to enjoy!

  The movie adaptation of "NINOKUNI," a popular title from the Fukuoka-based game company "Level-5," will be released in Japan on Friday 23rd August! This film has so many visual and audio highlights! Keep your eyes and ears open!

  Japan｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Movies｜

  2019.08.20

• "THE LIVELY" has finally opened in Fukuoka! Check-out this lifestyle hotel's stylish, open plan interior!

  One of the main aims of "THE LIVELY FUKUOKA" hotel is to create "a place that brings together opportunities, information and people from all over the world." The renovated interior of the 50-year-old building looks great on camera!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Accommodation｜ Music｜ sightseeing｜ Club music｜

  2019.08.16

• [Giveaway for Readers!] "侍 ～もののふの美の系譜～ The Exhibition of SAMURAI" will be held at the Fukuoka City Museum from 7th September! Don't miss the awesome "Touken Ranbu" collaboration♪

  A special event called "侍 ～もののふの美の系譜～ The Exhibition of SAMURAI" will be running from 7th September to 4th November 2019 at the Fukuoka City Museum! It also features a special collaboration with the popular game "Touken Ranbu -ONLINE-"♪ Check it out!

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

  2019.08.14

• FUJIKO FUJIO Ⓐ visited Fukuoka! The legendary manga-ka made an appearance at the opening of "FUJIKO FUJIO Ⓐ THE EXHIBITION!" asianbeat stopped by to take sneak peek!

  "FUJIKO FUJIO Ⓐ THE EXHIBITION" is running from Saturday 27th July to Sunday 18th August! The legendary manga-ka (manga artist) FUJIKO FUJIO Ⓐ came to Fukuoka on Friday 26th July to help open the exhibition! We rushed over to cover his visit and take a sneak peek!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Manga｜ Anime｜

  2019.08.07

• International manga & illustration contest, the "MCPO AWARD 2019" award ceremony will be held at Fukuoka City Science Museum on Saturday 17th August!

  The Fukuoka-based international manga and illustration contest, "MCPO AWARD 2019" ceremony will take place at the Fukuoka City Science Museum on Saturday, August 17! A selection of award winning work from home and abroad will be on display at the venue. Admission is free, so make sure to check-it-out! It's a must for any fans of manga and illustration!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Manga｜ Art｜

  2019.08.02

• We went to the Movie, "DRAGON QUEST: YOUR STORY" preview, opening nationwide on Friday 2 August 2019!

  "Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride" which was released for the first time in 1992 for the "Super Famicom (SNES) home console" is a famous work that fans like to date. This game was adapted into a 3DCG animation titled "DRAGON QUEST: YOUR STORY," and we have attended the movie preview! Here's our report!

  Japan｜ Anime｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Movies｜

  2019.07.23

• Do you have a "void in your heart?" A visit to the "FUJIKO FUJIO Ⓐ THE EXHIBITION" will fill it! The exhibition will be running from 27 July to 18 August at the Nishitetsu Hall!!

  The "FUJIKO FUJIO Ⓐ THE EXHIBITION" showcases the work of a legendary manga artist. The exhibition opens at Nishitetsu Hall, Tenjin, Fukuoka on Saturday 27th July and will run until Sunday 18th August 2019!
  

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Manga｜ Anime｜

  2019.07.23

• Charge up on cheerful sunflowers! Let's go to "Yanagawa Sunflower Park"!

  "Yanagawa Sunflower Garden" which adorns the reclaimed land overlooking the Ariake Sea in Summer time, opens on Friday, 19 July♪ Charge up while gazing at the energetically blooming sunflowers!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

  2019.07.18

• [Giveaway!] "Ultraman Taiga World in Hakata" opens at JR Kyushu Hall in JR Hakata City (Fukuoka City) from 9 to 18 August!

  The new Ultra hero is coming to JR Hakata City! "Ultraman Taiga World in Hakata" opens at JR Kyushu Hall in JR Hakata City, Fukuoka from Friday 9 August to Sunday 18 August!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Media (TV / Magazines)｜

  2019.07.18

• New Fukuoka-Born Characters, "鳴花ヒメ・ミコト" (MEIKA Hime & Mikoto) related event scheduled! Guest appearance by voice actor Koiwai Kotori!

  New Fukuoka-born characters, "鳴花ヒメ・ミコト" (MEIKA Hime & Mikoto) related one-day event, "Koiwai Kotori's Live Lecture on the Game Commentary feat. MEIKA Hime & Mikoto", will be held at Tenjin VIVRE on Sunday 7 July! The guests slated to appear are voice actor Koiwai Kotori and creator "mathru@kanimisoP"!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Music｜ Anime｜ Trends｜ J-POP｜

  2019.06.24

• [Prizes!] On the program that takes to the streets, "Fukuoka Hitoshi, Matsumoto×Kurose Ad Lib Drive", rediscover the charms of Fukuoka!

  Do you know Fukuoka-loving comedian, "Downtown" member, Matsumoto Hiroshi's street-walking program, "Fukuoka Hitoshi, Matsumoto×Kurose's Ad Lib Drive"? In this program, you can rediscover the charms of Fukuoka through Mat-chan's eyes!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Talent/Idol｜

  2019.06.20