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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2020.11.25

[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

[Hakata Area] Canal Illuminatioin 2020

The winter illumination at Canal City Hakata has started♪ Everywhere is a fascinating view made up of sparkling water and light♡

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2020.11.24

Snow Man's first starring in a film - "Takizawa Kabuki ZERO 2020 The Movie" - to be released in Japan on Friday 4 December!

A movie adaptation of popular theatre show directed by Takizawa Hideaki - "Takizawa Kabuki ZERO 2020 The Movie", starring Snow Man (9-member idol group), will be released on Friday 4th December! What a captivating 2 hours and 19 minutes show!

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2020.11.17

[Hakata Area] Hikari no Machi HAKATA (光の街・博多)

The magnificent winter illumination at JR Hakata Station Square! "Hikari no Machi HAKATA" is back. It's the 10th anniversary and we will be sharing information of the highlights and recommended photo spots!

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2020.11.13

"THE ANIMATION OF CHIBI MARUKO CHAN 30th anniversary exhibition" at Fukuoka Asian Art Museum ongoing until Sunday 29 November!

As an anime series favoured by many generations, an exhibition celebrating the 30th anniversary of the broadcast of CHIBI MARUKO CHAN is now held at Fukuoka Asian Art Museum! Don't miss the chance to see the precious exhibits and merchandise!

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2020.11.12

A must-see if you are interested in anime songs! A free outdoor ani-son event "Otafuri!!" coming soon in November in Chikugo City (Fukuoka)!

A free outdoor anime song event "Otafuri!!" will be held on Sunday 1st November at Chikugo Regional Park in Chikugo City (Fukuoka Prefecture). Isn't it the best to enjoy anime songs in the breezy autumn day? Find out more about it!

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2020.10.21

A death battle is awaiting! "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the MOVIE: Mugen Train" to be released soon!

"Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the MOVIE: Mugen Train" will be released in Japan on Friday 16th October! Can't wait to see the thrilling battle between Tanjirō and the Oni (demons)!

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2020.10.13

JO1's 1st album release & live streaming concert dates have been announced! Find out more about the press conference!

The global boy group JO1 has announced the dates for the 1st album release ("The STAR") as well as live streaming concert! Come find out more about the press conference!

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2020.10.09

JR Kyushu limited express train wrapped with Tanjirō and other characters running now! The real "Mugen Train" is coming soon in November!

A special collaboration between JR Kyushu and "Kimetsu no Yaiba" is carried out to commemorate the release of "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the MOVIE: Mugen Train" on 16 October! Limited express trains and the special version of steam locomotive are wrapped with Kamado Tanjirō and other characters!

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2020.10.08

The "OBATA TAKESHI EXHIBITION: NEVER COMPLETE" is being held at Kitakyushu Manga Museum until Sunday 6th December!

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the artist's career, the "OBATA TAKESHI EXHIBITION: NEVER COMPLETE" will be held at Kitakyushu Manga Museum from Saturday 3rd October to Sunday 6th December 2020! Let's take this chance to look back on the history of manga artist Obata Takeshi, the illustrator of "DEATH NOTE" and other popular manga!

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2020.10.02

The big joint event in autumn "Asian Party" has started! Let's enjoy various contents online this year!

"Asian Party" is an annual autumn event in Fukuoka. In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, besides the drive-in theater and a few of other actual events, this year there will be many online contents available for you to feel the Asian vibe even when you are at home!

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2020.09.18

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