Let's cheer for the high school e-sports tournament "e-Football SDGs Cup 2020 in Kitakyushu"! Watch it live on YouTube on 20 September (Sunday)!

Watch the high school esports tournament "e-Football SDGs Cup 2020 in Kitakyushu" live on YouTube on Sunday 20 September 2020!

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2020.09.17

This September, "MUSIC ACTION FUKUOKA" is carried out in order to support live houses and local artists from Fukuoka! Live music available online everyday!

September is the month when the city centre is livened up by the musical event "Fukuoka Music Month". This year, the organizer of "Fukuoka Music Month" is holding an online program/event "MUSIC ACTION FUKUOKA" in order to support the music industry in Fukuoka!

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2020.09.14

A limited-time shop of "DETECTIVE CONAN", DETECTIVE CONAN PLAZA is opening from Friday 11th September at Fukuoka PARCO!

"DETECTIVE CONAN" is a popular Japanese manga/anime that widely supported by fans from different generations. We have a good news for all of the fans, as there will be a limited-time shop "DETECTIVE CONAN PLAZA" opening on Friday 11th September at Fukuoka PARCO! If you are in town, check out the limited items and novelty items that are only available at the shop!

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2020.09.11

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!

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2020.07.29

An exhibition of the world-renowned Japanese fighting game "Street Fighter" is now running at FUKUOKA CITY SCIENCE MUSEUM until 22 September (Tuesday)♪

An exhibition of the world-renowned Japanese fighting game, "Street Fighter Exhibition: Ore Yori Tsuyoi Yatsura no Sekaiten (lit.: The World of Those Stronger Than Me)" is now running at Fukuoka City Science Museum until Tuesday 22 September 2020♪

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2020.07.21

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!

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2020.07.16

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!

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2020.07.01

[INFORMATION] Call for entries - The 5th "Kitakyushu International Manga Competition"!

The 5th "Kitakyushu International Manga Competition" call for entries has started from 1st June 2020. Both professionals and amateurs are qualified. For those who are interested in manga, how about giving yourself a chance to take the challenge?

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2020.06.10

The site is full of beautiful scenery that reminds you Spring time has arrived♪ "Michi no Eki Harazuru Farm Station Basaro"

"Michi no Eki Harazuru Farm Station Basaro" (Asakura City, Fukuoka Prefecture) is famous for its canola flowers, which bloom from February to March every year!

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2020.03.16

The site is full of beautiful scenery that reminds you Spring time has arrived♪ "Michi no Eki Harazuru Farm Station Basaro"

"Michi no Eki Harazuru Farm Station Basaro" (Asakura City, Fukuoka Prefecture) is famous for its canola flowers, which bloom from February to March every year!

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2020.03.16

An interactive, photo friendly art exhibition called "VINYL MUSEUM" has finally arrived in Kyushu! It will be on display in Fukuoka PARCO until 5th April♪

An interactive, photo friendly art exhibition called "VINYL MUSEUM" has finally arrived in Kyushu! It will be on display in Fukuoka PARCO until 5th April♪

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2020.03.13

The "大浮世絵展" (Five Ukiyo-e Favorites UTAMARO, SHARAKU, HOKUSAI, HIROSHIGE, and KUNIYOSHI)" exhibition is now on at the Fukuoka Art Museum! The event, which runs until 22nd March, is a great chance to see a fabulous collection of ukiyo-e masterpieces!

The "Five Ukiyo-e Favorites UTAMARO, SHARAKU, HOKUSAI, HIROSHIGE, and KUNIYOSHI" exhibition is now on display at the Fukuoka Art Museum! The event will run until 22nd March and is a great chance to find-out more about ukiyo-e, one of Japan's most famous art forms!

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2020.02.29

[EVENT CANCELLED] One of the most hotly contested annual ramen battles is back! The "Kitakyushu Ramen Championship 2020" will take place at Mojiko Retro Central Square on 14th and 15th March 2020!

The "Kitakyushu Ramen Championship" is now celebrating its 10th anniversary. The heated battle is about to get underway! This year, the contest will take place at Mojiko Central Square on 14th and 15th March! We can't wait to find-out which restaurant will be crowned champion for 2020!

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2020.02.10

Enjoy anime songs at one of the biggest dance clubs in Kyushu♪ "ANISON NIPPON in bijou" will take place on 13th February 2020!

Enjoy anime songs at one of the biggest dance clubs in Kyushu♪ "ANISON NIPPON in bijou" will take place on 13th February 2020!

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2020.02.03

[EVENT CANCELLED] Meet MAO from SID in the Kurume Promenade Music Festival in March!

Welcoming lots of great musicians, the "Kurume Promenade Music Festival" to be held on Saturday 21st March to Sunday 22nd March 2020! MAO from SID is scheduled to make guest appearance!

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2020.01.28

Cute "DECO Choco" items are available at Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin until 14th February! Check-out the Nishitetsu-inspired items!

"DECO Choco," which feature cute letters and illustrations printed on packaging from 'Tirol Choco' are now available at DAIMARU Fukuoka Tenjin until Friday 14th February♪

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2020.01.22

The stage "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" will be broadcast live on Sunday 2nd February!

The super popular manga "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" hits the stage! The final performance will be held in Kobe and broadcast live at movie theaters around Japan, including four locations in Fukuoka Prefecture!

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2020.01.10

[EVENT CANCELLED] "Next Stars Circle vol.003" will be held in Fukuoka City on Saturday 29th February! The event will feature an appearance from up and coming voice artist Akao Hikaru !

"Next Stars Circle vol.003" will be held in Fukuoka City on Saturday 29th February! The event aims to support up and coming voice artists! The next star to feature in the series is Akao Hikaru!

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2019.12.23

"The Magic of Alice in Wonderland Exhibition" is now on at the Fukuoka Art Museum! The special exhibition will run until Sunday 19th January 2020!

"The Magic of Alice in Wonderland Exhibition" is now on at the Fukuoka Art Museum and will run until Sunday 19th January 2020! The exhibit takes a closer look at the enduring appeal of the masterpiece "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" from various perspectives! There are lots of great collaborations taking place inside the venue! Make sure to check them out!

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2019.12.12

Don't miss the "teamLab: Digitized Fukuoka Castle Ruins 2019-2020"! The interactive light installations will be on display until 2nd February 2020!

Don't miss the "teamLab: Digitized Fukuoka Castle Ruins 2019-2020"! This series of digital, interactive light installations will be illuminating the grounds around Fukuoka Castle until Sunday 2nd February 2020! You're sure to be moved by these magical attractions!

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2019.12.11