Take a step into the world of "Laputa!" You will be able to take cool Ghibli-inspired photos in MARK IS fukuoka-momochi until June 22nd!

A real must for all Ghibli fans! MARK IS fukuoka-momochi is hosting a cool exhibition that gives visitors the chance to step into "Ghibli World"! The exhibits will be on display until Saturday June 22nd!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Movies｜

2019.04.29

[Prize!] That passion comes to Kitakyushu once more! "Galaxy Express 999 - live in Kitakyushu 2019 -" will be held on 2 May!

"Galaxy Express 999" was adapted to the stage in 2018, to commemorate the 40th year since it was broadcast on TV. On 2 May (Thursday, holiday), the play returns to the Kitakyushu Performing Arts Center as The Play "Galaxy Express 999 - Live in Kitakyushu 2019 -"!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Manga｜ Anime｜

2019.04.26

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!

Interview Now | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Music｜ Anime｜ Talent/Idol｜ J-POP｜

2019.04.19

On 2 May (Thursday, Public Holiday), an Anison specialized event "ANISON NIPPON 2019" will take place in Fukuoka!

On 2 May (Thursday, public holiday), at IMS Square in Tenjin, Fukuoka, the free, outdoor DJ event, "ANISON NIPPON 2019," will be held for the first time! A total of 18 Anison DJs are scheduled to take the stage! Fans of Anison, don't miss this!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Music｜ Anime｜ J-POP｜ Club music｜

2019.04.05

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.

Interview Now | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Music｜ Anime｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Event Reports｜

2019.04.03

The "Ghibli Expo - From Nausicaä to Marnie-" opens at the Fukuoka City Museum on 15th March!

The "Ghibli Expo -From Nausicaä to Marnie-" has been touring Japan since 2015. The popular retrospective is finally set to hit Fukuoka! The exhibition will run from 15th March to 23rd June at the Fukuoka City Museum! Be sure to check-it-out!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Art｜ Movies｜

2019.02.26

Fukuoka Otaku Map-ver. 痛 (Two) - Hello Kitty Shinkansen Cafe

Fukuoka Otaku Map - ver. 痛 (Two) is back with a brand new installment! This edition focuses on a special collaboration between JR-WEST and SANRIO. Find-out more about the "Hello Kitty Shinkansen Cafe!"

Fukuoka Otaku Map | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Hobbies｜

2019.02.07

[Feature Manga] "The 3rd Kitakyushu International Manga Competition"

This year was the "The Third Kitakyushu International Manga Competition", which began in 2016. In this round, there were 1,784 submissions from 25 countries and regions, with increasing attention received from overseas manga artists in particular!

[Feature] "KITAKYUSHU INTERNATIONAL MANGA COMPETITION" | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Event Reports｜ Art｜

2019.02.04

Special talk "MECHA-UDE" featuring OKAMOTO, Hiroshi Matsuyama, Mafia Kajita, and Romi Park

A special screening of "MECHA-UDE" took place during the "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2018"! A talk also took place during the event to provide the audience with some unique insight into the anime.

[Feature Events] Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2018 | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Anime｜ Event Reports｜

2019.01.31

"Kaigai Manga Festa in Kitakyushu" Event Report

Established in Tokyo 2012, the "Kaigai Manga Festa" was one of the attractions at the "KPF 2018! Visitors got the chance to find-out about the techniques that top international manga artists employ in their work! The guests also spoke about their work! A truly global vibe filled the venue!

EVENT SNAPS | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Event Reports｜ Art｜

2019.01.08

cross fm "Ani-tune ♥ Fukuoka" public recording "Sword Art Online: Alicization" Yoshitsugu Matsuoka＆Ai Kayano Talk Show

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka & Ai Kayano from "Sword Art Online: Alicization" featured in a public recording of cross fm's "Ani-tune ♥ Fukuoka" on the second day of "KPF2018!" Keep reading to find-out what happened!

[Feature Events] Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2018 | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Anime｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Event Reports｜

2018.12.31

Interview Now ～ 神谷明 (Akira Kamiya)、古川登志夫 (Toshio Furukawa) ～

Legendary voice actors Akira Kamiya and Toshio Furukawa made an appearance on the first day of the "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2018!" Check out our interview with Kamiya and Furukawa! We also have a report on a talk called the "Legend Kamiya Akira to Furukawa Toshio ga YATTEKURU!!!" Don't miss-out on some great prizes!

Interview Now | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Event Reports｜

2018.12.30

[Feature Events] Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2018

The "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2018" took place on 10th and 11th November! The event is one Kyushu's biggest celebrations of sub culture! This year was the festival's 5th anniversary! It's now firmly established on the event calendar! Check-out our KPF 2018 special report!

events | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Experiences & workshops｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Music｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ J-POP｜

2018.12.28

Exhibition Area

In this year's "KPF2018," various interesting games and currently trending anime can be enjoyed in 35 booths. Check out our report from the venue!

[Feature Events] Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2018 | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Event Reports｜ Hot Spot｜

2018.12.26

Rakushow & MINCOS in TNC TV Building Blue Light Christmas 2018

Adding more fun to the Christmas season, annual cosplay event "Rakushow & MINCOS BLUELIGHT XMAS" has returned this year! We took some snaps of cosplayers who were at the venue! Check it out♪

COSPLAY SNAPS | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜ Event Reports｜

2018.12.26

ITASHAWEEK CHAMPIONSHIP 2018

"Itasha" first originated in Japan. However, there has recently been an explosion of interest in this cultural phenomena overseas! A number of enthusiasts gathered at the KPF in order to display their cars and bikes! The love and care that the owners had put into their vehicles was clear to see! Check-out of the awesome designs in the photos below!

[Feature Events] Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2018 | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Anime｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Event Reports｜ Art｜

2018.12.18

KPF2018 Cosplay Snaps

There was so many cosplayers inside the KPF2018 venue! In this report, we'd like to introduce some of the cosplaying staff who helped create a lively atmosphere in the booths and the participants we met inside the venue! Be sure to check-out our photos!

COSPLAY SNAPS | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Event Reports｜

2018.12.17

World Cosplay Summit 2019 Japanese Preliminary Kyushu Qualifying Round

The "World Cosplay Summit 2019 Japanese Preliminary Kyushu Qualifying Round" was held during the "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2018!" Three pairs battled to earn the right to compete in the decider for Japanese representative for World Cosplay Summit!

COSPLAY SNAPS | Japan｜ Taiwan｜ Fukuoka｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜ Event Reports｜

2018.12.17

Vol.41 MIKOTO - Embracing otome-kei style! -

In each edition we catch up with different guests, as they tell us about their "favorite" things, all under the theme of "Crying Out Love from the Center of J-POP Culture!" The spotlight for this installment falls on the artist, composer, and songwriter MIKOTO!

TEAM SAKUSAKU presents - Favorite Collections - | Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Music｜ Anime｜ Talent/Idol｜ J-POP｜

2018.11.16

Celebrating its 5 year! The "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2018" is just round the corner!

The "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2018 (KPF)" is just round the corner! This huge annual festival of pop culture will take place on 10th and 11th November in the West Japan General Exhibition Center Annex, Fukuoka, Japan!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Experiences & workshops｜ Music｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Gourmet｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ J-POP｜

2018.11.05