"TAKAHATA ISAO: A LEGEND IN JAPANESE ANIMATION" exhibition will take place at Fukuoka Art Museum from 29 April to 18 July 2021♪

A retrospective exhibition that gained popularity in Tokyo and other places is coming to Fukuoka! "TAKAHATA ISAO: A LEGEND IN JAPANESE ANIMATION" will be the first retrospective exhibition by Takahata Isao, the director who created "The Tale of The Princess Kaguya" and "Grave of the Fireflies", that will take place at Fukuoka Art Museum from 29 April to 18 July♪

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2021.04.06

Solo exhibition of illustrator COTOH TSUMI will be held in Fukuoka City! Theme song for this exhibition was created by Tabuchi Hisako from "NUMBER GIRL"!!

Solo exhibition of COTOH TSUMI, a well-known illustrator who has created key-visuals for music unit "YOASOBI", will be held in FUKUOKA PARCO from 27th March to 12th April 2021! Theme song for this exhibition was createdd by Tabuchi Hisako from "NUMBER GIRL"!!

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2021.03.16

[niconico Live cancelled] Kitakyushu City x niconico Live: "KitaQ Festival 2021" ― held online in late March♪

The "KitaQ Festival" that introduces the appeal of Kitakyushu City (Fukuoka Prefecture) will be held online this year on 25 and 26 March (Thu & Fri)! Who you will see at the event are Kaneko Yuki (voice actor), Oda Ayaka and other HKT48 members, as well as the VTuber Siro♪

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2021.03.02

No one can lose ー KINGDOM series in "Minna no Kuji"♪

Starting from 27 Feb (Sat), "Minna no Kuji KINGDOM" will be available at hobby shops and bookshops all over Japan! You will surely "win" official merchandise such as keychains with famous quotes and blankets inspired by the flag of Hishintai, which is led by protagonist, Shin!

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2021.02.24

A new community-based esports competition involving Kyushu areas ― "Q1 Super Tournament" is coming soon! The first online tournament's game title is "Brawl Stars"!

With the aim of popularizing e-sports, the Fukuoka e-sports Association is going to held a new community-based esports competition involving Kyushu areas, "Q1 Super Tournament"♪ The first online tournament's game title is "Brawl Stars"! Sign up and play your best to become the strongest in Kyushu!

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2021.02.12

New original anime "New Prince of Tennis HYŌTEI vs RIKKAI Game of Future" pop-up shop opening at HAKATA MARUI!

Celebrating the airing, a "New Prince of Tennis HYŌTEI vs RIKKAI Game of Future POP UP SHOP@ OIOI ～Dash & Work experience～" is scheduled to be launched at HAKATA MARUI from 12 Feb (Fri) to 21 Feb (Sun)! Check out the character-themed items!

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2021.02.09

The "HAIKYU!!" stage play is finally coming to an end ― 23 & 24 April (Fri & Sat) at Kitakyushu Soleil Hall!

The stage play of the popular volleyball manga "HAIKYU!!" has finally reached its climax! "HYPER PROJECTION ENGEKI "HAIKYU!!": The View from the Summit 2" Fukuoka showtime scheduled on 23 & 24 April (Fri & Sat), at Kitakyushu Soleil Hall!

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2021.02.04

The final performance of the 4th "HYPNOSISMIC" stage play will take place at Fukuoka Sunpalace on 7 Mar (Sun)! Live broadcast nationwide♪

The final performance of the 4th "HYPNOSISMIC" stage play "HYPNOSISMIC -Division Rap Battle- Rule the Stage -track.4-" will take place at Fukuoka Sunpalace on Sunday 7th March! Live broadcast at cinemas all over Japan!

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2021.02.03

Fukuoka Illumination 2020

Winter is coming to Fukuoka. Check "Fukuoka Illumination 2020" to find out the latest information of the lovely and heartwarming illumination spots in Fukuoka!

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2021.01.07

Discover the cute and dark world ― the "Higuchi Yuko CIRCUS" exhibition at FUKUOKA ART MUSEUM!

Completely captivated by the cuteness and darkness! The "Higuchi Yuko CIRCUS" exhibition has started from Thursday 24th December 2020!

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2021.01.06

[Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City] Kashiikaen - INORU-mination Hikari no Orizuru -

"Kashiikaen Sylvanian Garden" is an amusement park that can be reached in about 20 minutes from the centre of Fukuoka City. What you'll see now is the illumination with the theme of "prayer"! How about taking a romantic night walk in the dreamy lights?

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2020.12.21

[Broadcast Postponed] Which voice actor agency is the strongest!? Here comes the card battle show "Trumpin' Beat", starts from January 2021!

The unprecedented card battle show "Trumpin' Beat" featuring "the strongest in the voice-actor world" from different agencies will be aired from January 2021! Can't wait to see the popular guests from the 1st episode!

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2020.12.18

[Keichiku Area] Kirameki Night Fantasia (煌めきナイトファンタジア) [Koge-machi]

"Kirameki Night Fantasia" is an illumination event takes place at Oike Park in Koge-machi, which is located on the easternmost side of Fukuoka Prefecture. Come find out where are the best photo spots!

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2020.12.14

The "ATTACK ON TITAN FINAL EXHIBITION" is now in Fukuoka! Held at Nishitetsu Hall until Sunday 27 December 2020!

The topical "ATTACK ON TITAN FINAL EXHIBITION" is now in Fukuoka! Immerse yourself in the world of the blockbuster manga "Attack on Titan" (by Isayama Hajime) and discover great exhibits!

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2020.12.11

[Chikugo Area] Mikawa Pit Illumination (Omuta City)

Introducing "Mikawa Pit Illumination" in Omuta City, located at the southernmost tip of Fukuoka Prefecture. Come and discover the coal mine train illumination and other surprises!

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2020.12.11

[Momochihama Area] Fukuoka Tower Christmas present

The Fukuoka Tower's Christmas Illumination is going on now! Not just the tree but also a red ribbon!

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2020.12.10

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♪

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2020.12.09

The unstoppable "Kimetsu love"!! Exhibition "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Zenshuchu-ten" is here in Fukuoka!

Ongoing exhibition "Kimetsu no Yaiba Zenshuchu-ten" at Hakata Hankyu Department Store (Fukuoka City) will be held until Monday 14th December 2020! An amazing exhibition to find out the unknown facts of the anime and the characters!

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2020.12.04

[Tenjin Area] OshimaIMS The Last Christmas 2020

As Tenjin IMS (Inter Media Station) will be closing in summer 2021 due to redevelopment of the Tenjin area, this last Christmas event comes with an idea of relating to the future!

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2020.11.25

[EVENT SNAPS] "Mugiwara no Ichimi (The Straw Hat Pirates)" are back to Canal City Hakata with the new show "ONE PIECE WATER SPECTACLE"♪

ONE PIECE "Mugiwara no Ichimi" (The Straw Hat Pirates) is back! Are you ready to be enlivened by the powerful Luffy and his team? Come watch the projection mapping and fountain show "ONE PIECE WATER SPECTACLE 3" at Canal City Hakata!

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2020.11.24