World Fashion Snaps

What do today's youth feel about their environment? What are they trying to express through the clothes they wear? "World Fashion Snap" - current fashions and insight from around the globe.

Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Tokyo｜ Busan｜ Seoul｜ Shanghai｜ Taipei｜ Other Areas｜ Fashion｜ Trends｜ Hot Spot｜

2021.02.15

Erika's delightful 3-day trip in Fukuoka!

The influencer attracting attention from young Indonesians, Erika Ebisawa Kuswan, visited Fukuoka for the first time! Let's check out how she spent her 3-day trip in Chikugo, Kitakyushu, and Fukuoka!

Indonesia｜ Japan｜ Talent/Idol｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

2020.12.18

Explore the world behind manga, anime and movies! Real-life Locations Tour in Fukuoka

Introducing real-life locations that have been featured in manga, anime and movies! Explore the world of these productions and discover new excitements!

Fukuoka｜ Experiences & workshops｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜ Movies｜

2020.12.15

What's Hot!? Hottest Trends in Japan!

Fukuoka is one of the largest city in Kyushu and the gateway to Asia. As a city where many young people gathered, you can get various latest updates here. We have researched many different latest hottest trends in Japan such as the zakka, gourmet food, fashion, etc. You may get some great ideas here for selecting gifts or souvenirs, or to pamper yourselves♪

Fukuoka｜ Experiences & workshops｜ Trends｜ Hot Spot｜

2020.07.27

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info)

Latest News & Info

2020.05.08

THIS IS FUKUOKA

Special feature, "This is Fukuoka" series aims to help people navigate their way round today's Fukuoka! It also gives members of the Fukuoka-based international community an opportunity to introduce a wide range of attractions. This helps ensure a fresh perspective on what is going on in the local area!

Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

2020.01.07

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2019.11.08

Tell Me! Pirikarakochan! Fukuoka's Umakamon (Tasty Foods)♪

Special collaboration with "Hakata Mentai! Pirikarakochan", a short animation featuring Fukuoka's various foods as cute spirits! In this feature, we'd like to introduce Fukuoka's delicious foods & specialties with Pirikarakochan and her friends!

Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Anime｜ Gourmet｜ sightseeing｜

2019.09.23

Shiki Style! Fukuoka - Japanese Culture Travelogue

The 'Fukuoka Tour Plan Contest' took place in January 2019. The event was held at the "asianbeat Fukuoka Matsuri Festival" in Hanoi, Vietnam during January. Shiki came first in the competition and won a round trip to Fukuoka!

Vietnam｜ Fukuoka｜ Experiences & workshops｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

2019.09.11

Fukuoka Authority, Meow Presents "A Trip to Fall in Love with Fukuoka and Itoshima"

Meow, who has even said that "Were I to live in Japan, I would want to live in Fukuoka!", toured trendy spots around Itoshima! So, let's go with Meow on a journey to "fall in love" with Fukuoka♪

Japan｜ Thailand ｜ Fukuoka｜ Talent/Idol｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

2019.09.03

From Thailand! "Madecor's Fukuoka Travel Journal"

Madecor, who came to Japan from Thailand to receive the 'asianbeat FUKUOKA, JAPAN Award' at the "Third Kitakyushu International Manga Competition" last year, visited Fukuoka! She went on a trip in Fukuoka in the early summer!

Thailand ｜ Fukuoka｜ Experiences & workshops｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

2019.07.16

The Fukuoka Dialect: "Brief" Lesson featuring 鳴花ヒメ・ミコト (MEIKA Hime & Mikoto)

The Fukuoka dialect is hugely popular all over the country because it sounds "cute"! As for in what situations it can be used, the Fukuoka-born pair of vocaloids, "MEIKA Hime & Mikoto" introduce lines that will pierce your heart!

Japan｜ Fukuoka｜

2019.07.05

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Manga｜

2018.02.09

[Feature] ULTRA JAPAN 2017 - One the world’s most widely spoken about entertainment movements -

The dance music festival "ULTRA JAPAN" has been featured in asianbeat for the last three years! This year we are back covering ULTRA, a movement that no longer be overlooked in a conversation about the Japanese music and fashion scenes!

Japan｜ Music｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ Trends｜ Club music｜

2017.10.10

Misako Aoki's Timeless Trip in Fukuoka - Just like a picture book! Pretty clothes in beautiful locations -

She’s a global icon, she’s the president of the Japan Lolita Association, and now she’s here in Fukuoka! Misako Aoki is here to show everyone all the fairytale-esque locations around this great city and even make a special guest appearance at our retro-modern tea party, “Lolita Tea Party in Fukuoka 2016.” We’ve got everything LOLITA and FUKUOKA right here. There’s even a present giveaway, so be sure to read on to very end♪

Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Fashion｜ Gourmet｜ Event Reports｜ Talent/Idol｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

2017.07.12

MON and STAY’s "full-on" Fukuoka Trip - From the latest hotspots to traditional culture -

Join MON and STAY, two immensely popular Taiwanese cosplayers, as they tell us about all the excitement Fukuoka has to offer! From the latest shopping spots to their experience with traditional handicrafts, they've got all kinds to tell us about!

Japan｜ Taiwan｜ Fukuoka｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Cosplay｜ Gourmet｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

2017.07.12

[Feature] "Fukuoka Osake Meguri" - Guide to sake in Fukuoka -

Discover all 70 sake breweries that Fukuoka Prefecture has to offer! Here we bring to you all the latest information about where to enjoy sake produced in Fukuoka Prefecture!

Fukuoka｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜

2017.02.01

[Feature] "ULTRA JAPAN 2016" A pioneering, modern youth culture movement that continues to grow and evolve!

The annual urban dance music festival "ULTRA JAPAN," which asianbeat has been reporting on for the last two years, is back in town. Once again we will be doing a feature on this amazing event, as well as its expanding links with the fashion world.

Japan｜ Music｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ Trends｜ Club music｜

2016.10.12

[Feature] Fukuoka Manhole Guide “Like an Art Gallery at Your Very Feet”

In this feature we will be talking about "manholes," which have been gaining increasing attention in recent years for their artistic merit. Check-out our manhole map of Fukuoka, an interview about the recent manhole mania, all as we delve into the world of manholes!

Fukuoka｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ sightseeing｜ Art｜

2016.06.29

A Romantic Fukuoka Date with Xiao Xiao Bai ❤

Popular Chinese cosplayer Xiao Xiao Bai is on hand to introduce some of the top date spots in the Fukuoka and Kitakyushu area! Check-out never before seen shots of Xiao Xiao Bai in his in his everyday clothes as well as in his cosplay outfits! With Xiao Xiao Bai as our host, let's take a tour of some of the most charming date spots around! Be sure to pay close attention to the article! There's information inside which can help you win a prize!

Japan｜ China｜ Fukuoka｜ Cosplay｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

2016.04.13