Interview Now

In this corner we will be introducing artists, actors, voice actors, and even directors and creators through exclusive interviews, as they drop by Fukuoka! Stay tuned for unique stories that can be found nowhere else!
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Interview Now - 宮瀬昇次郎 Miyase Syojiro (Chikuzenryu Shuriken Master) -
Here's the interview with the adviser of the FUKUOKA NINJA ASSOCIATION and the Chikuzenryu Shuriken Master, Mr. Miyase Syojiro! "What's a shuriken for a Ninja?" "What's Chikuzenryu's Shurikenjutsu?" ― Mr. Miyase is here to answer these questions and doubts!
- Japan| Fukuoka| Experiences & workshops| INTERVIEW / SERIALS| sports|
- 2021.01.21
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Interview Now - yonawo -
It's the unique kind of grooviness that you'll get hooked on! Check out the interview with the 4-piece band "yonawo", who share genreless music from Fukuoka! Stay until the end to find out more about the wonderful gifts♪
- Japan| Fukuoka| INTERVIEW / SERIALS| Music| J-POP|
- 2021.01.13
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Interview Now - 石井杏奈 (Ishii Anna), 池田千尋 (Ikeda Chihiro) -
An interview with the film director Ikeda Chihiro and Ishii Anna who played the main role for the movie "Kioku no Gihou (The Craft of Memories)", which was partially filmed in Fukuoka! Read until the end to find out more about the gifts for readers♪
- Japan| Fukuoka| Tokyo| Busan| Upcoming Events| INTERVIEW / SERIALS| Talent/Idol| J-POP| Movies|
- 2020.12.09
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Interview Now - 雷擎 / L8ching -
The interview with Taiwanese singer-songwriter, L8ching! Performed at the guest live show of FUKUOKA ASIAN PICKS, a music cultural event held online on Saturday 12 and 13 Sunday September 2020.
- Taiwan| INTERVIEW / SERIALS| Music|
- 2020.12.08
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Interview Now - 岩崎諒太 (Iwasaki Ryota), 関智一 (Seki Tomokazu) -
We've had an interview with Iwasaki Ryota and Seki Tomokazu, who appeared at the voice actor support event "Next Stars Circle Vol.4", held in Fukuoka City on Sunday 27th September! We have a wonderful giveaway, so don't miss out anything until the end!
- Japan| Fukuoka| INTERVIEW / SERIALS| Anime| Talent/Idol|
- 2020.10.16
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Interview Now - 川尻蓮 Kawashiri Ren (JO1) -
Formed in an audition show, the 11-member boy group "JO1" has been very active since their debut in March this year! They are going to release the second single album "STARGAZER" on Wednesday 26th August. Check out our exclusive interview with a Fukuoka-native member, - Kawashiri Ren!
- Japan| INTERVIEW / SERIALS| Music| Talent/Idol| J-POP| K-POP| Club music|
- 2020.09.09
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Interview Now - 向山毅 Mukaiyama Takeshi (SOLIDEMO) -
Sometimes cool, sometimes elegant - it is the eight-member vocal group SOLIDEMO. This time, we have done an email interview with one of the members, Mukaiyama Takeshi, the sub-leader of the group and is known for his high-pitched singing!
- Japan| INTERVIEW / SERIALS| Music| Talent/Idol| J-POP| Club music|
- 2020.08.18
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Interview Now - Sengoku Gaming -
An email interview of Sengoku Gaming - a professional esports team based in Fukuoka, looking forward to playing a part in the world championship tournament of the PC online game "League of Legends!" Find out more about these professional gamers' thoughts and daily lives!
- Japan| Fukuoka| INTERVIEW / SERIALS| Game & e-Sports|
- 2020.07.06
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Interview Now - lyrical school -
This time we will be introducing the 5 member-hip hop group "lyrical school", who are known for their light rap music style with exhilarating rhythm. An email interview following the release of their first EP "OK!!!!!" has been carried out. Check this out to find out more about the gifts for readers!
- Japan| INTERVIEW / SERIALS| Music| J-POP| Club music|
- 2020.06.04
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Interview Now - たなきゃん (Tanakyan) -
Clothes, shoes, bags, hair color... Tanakyan's (Tanaka Aya) colorful appearance is so vivid and eye catching! We met up with her as she sets on her journey as a fashion creator. We got to speak about all kinds of fashion related topics.
- Japan| Fukuoka| INTERVIEW / SERIALS| Fashion| Trends|
- 2020.03.31
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Interview Now - 山田麻莉奈 (Yamada Marina), 小坂井祐莉絵 (Kozakai Yurie) -
The restaurant "Kyushu Chikuho Ramen Yamagoya" (which originated in Tagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture) and the anime "JASHIN-CHAN DROPKICK" (DROPKICK ON MY DEVIL!!) worked together to develop a special dish for this year's KPF! Yamada Marina (who plays Pino in the show) and Kozakai Yurie (Pekora), stopped by the eatery's food stand during the festival. We had a chance to chat with them!
- Japan| Fukuoka| INTERVIEW / SERIALS| Manga| Anime| Event Reports|
- 2019.12.20
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Interview Now - 高田憂希 (Takada Yuuki) -
A special talk featuring voice actor Takada Yuuki took place right at the beginning of the KPF2019! We had a chance to chat to Takada, who was appointed a Kitakyushu Tourism Ambassador at the KPF2017, after the event! Don't miss our exclusive interview!
- Japan| Fukuoka| INTERVIEW / SERIALS| Manga| Anime| Event Reports|
- 2019.12.19
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Interview Now - 浅沼晋太郎 (Asanuma Shintaro), 豊永利行 (Toyonaga Toshiyuki) -
An event featuring voice artists called "Ousama Jungle" took place during the KPF 2019! Read on to find-out what went down! We've also got an exclusive interview with Asanuma Shintaro and Toyonaga Toshiyuki for you to check-out!
- Japan| Fukuoka| INTERVIEW / SERIALS| Manga| Anime| Event Reports|
- 2019.12.19
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Interview Now - Neneko -
A popular Taiwanese cosplayer Neneko has come to Japan to promote the "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2019 (KPF)" and the charming appeal of the local area. She will be appearing at the exciting celebration of pop culture, which will take place on Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December 2019! We joined Neneko for a photoshoot at the "Kokura Illumination 2019" on 8th November and had a chance to chat about a range of topics! Read-on to find out more about her and the venue!
- Japan| Fukuoka| INTERVIEW / SERIALS| Cosplay| Event Reports|
- 2019.11.27
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Interview Now - 長谷徳人 (Hase Norihito), 伊東健人 (Ito Kent) -
The "Next Stars Circle (Nexta)" vol. 002 took place on 28th September 2019 in Fukuoka City! The event aims to support up-and-coming voice artists! We had the chance to interview guest stars Hase Norihito and Ito Kent♪ We have special prizes to give away, so be sure to keep reading!
- Japan| Fukuoka| INTERVIEW / SERIALS| Anime| Talent/Idol|
- 2019.10.28
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Interview Now - LinQ -
Check-out our exclusive interview with "LinQ," a popular idol group who formed in 2011! We spoke about all kinds of subjects, including future goals, touring around Japan, and their interests! We have a couple of prizes to give away to our readers! Make sure not to miss out!
- Japan| Fukuoka| INTERVIEW / SERIALS| Music| Event Reports| Talent/Idol|
- 2019.10.17
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Interview Now - 小岩井ことり (Koiwai Kotori) -
We had the chance to interview Koiwai Kotori, the voice artist of Fukuoka-born VOCALOID duo "MEIKA Hime & Mikoto!" We will also be covering an event called "Koiwai Kotori's Live Lecture on the Game Commentary feat. MEIKA Hime & Mikoto" held on Sunday, July 7♪
- Japan| Fukuoka| INTERVIEW / SERIALS| Music| Anime| Game & e-Sports| Event Reports| Talent/Idol|
- 2019.08.09
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Interview Now - 石川健朝 (Taketomo Ishikawa) | Director of "Hakata Mentai! Pirakarakochan" -
We interviewed director Taketomo Ishikawa at the cast audition venue for the TV anime, "Hakata Mentai! Pirkarakochan," which is scheduled to be broadcast from July 2019! We talked to him about what to watch out for in the piece, and so on!
- Japan| Fukuoka| INTERVIEW / SERIALS| Anime|
- 2019.05.13
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Interview Now - 伊万里有 (Yu Imari) -
Having been casted in 2.5D musicals such as "Touken Ranbu," Yu Imari is an actor who has gained popularity over the years, both inside and outside of Japan. This time, he has come to Fukuoka on campaign for his second album, "My Love Is...", which was released on 3 April. We went to ask him about his thoughts on Fukuoka, to which he has a deep connection, and on his attempt at emotional music!
- Japan| Fukuoka| INTERVIEW / SERIALS| Music| Anime| Talent/Idol| J-POP|
- 2019.04.19
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Interview Now - 峯田茉優 (Mayu Mineda), 福原綾香 (Ayaka Fukuhara), 阿部里果 (Rika Abe) -
On 23rd February (Saturday), at the Next Stars Circle, an event that was held for the first time to cheer on the "next stars" from Fukuoka in field of voice acting, we interviewed the "next star" Mayu Mineda, and special guests Ayaka Fukuhara and Rika Abe! There are amazing presents to be given out, so please read until the end.
- Japan| Fukuoka| INTERVIEW / SERIALS| Music| Anime| Game & e-Sports| Event Reports|
- 2019.04.03