The "Tochoji Setsubun-sai" will be held this February! Fukuoka-based international students got in the festival spirit at the Fukuoka prefectural offices!

The "Tochoji Setsubun-sai" will be held on 2nd and 3rd February 2018! In order to help people get in the festival spirit, the famous mamemaki (bean throwing) ritual was held at the Fukuoka Yokamon Hiroba!

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2018.01.22

The Chikugo PR event, "Koi nochi, Tokidoki Chikugo" has opened! An exhibition to touch your heart and fill you with love for the local region!

"Looking for tips in love?!" Discover information on charming must-see locations and experience-based workshops at the "Koi nochi, Tokidoki Chikugo" PR event. The exhibition is sure to touch your heart and fill you with love for the local region!

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2018.01.15

"teamLab IsLand" Canal City Hakata is hosting a one-off cosplay event!

Cosplay meets teamLab at Canal City Hakata! Don't miss the "teamLab Hakata Cosplay Night!" This special one-off collaboration will be held at the interactive learning facility "teamLab Island" in Canal City Hakata on 20th January!

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2018.01.15

"Yu-ki Nishimoto - Ryu no Kiseki" Fukuoka Exhibition: Opening Ceremony and Press Viewing

Yu-ki Nishimoto's first solo exhibition "Ryu no Kiseki" Fukuoka Exhibition will run until 11th Feb at the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum. Nishimoto is a highly talented artist known for his dynamic sumi-e ink creations. Check-out our report on the opening ceremony and press viewing that took place on 5th Jan!

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2018.01.11

Interview Now - 西元祐貴 (Yu-ki Nishimoto) -

Yu-ki Nishimoto's first solo exhibition "Ryu no Kiseki" will run at the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum from 6th Jan. to 11th Feb. Witness this young and highly talented sumi-e artist's unique ability to breathe life into his creations! We also have a signed card to giveaway!

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2018.01.11

Enjoy Yoshimoto Shin-kigeki comedy in Fukuoka! The first Kyushu Shin-kigeki "Kotobuki Zacho Hataage Koen" performance is coming soon!

The first Kyushu Shin-kigeki "Kotobuki Zacho Hataage Koen" (lit. Kotobuki Zacho (Troupe Leader) First Performance) is set to debut at Momochi Palace on Friday 16th February 2018!

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2018.01.05

"asianbeat Aki Matsuri 2017" Event Report

The "asianbeat Aki Matsuri 2017" took place in Hanoi, Vietnam on Sunday 19th November 2017! Check-out our report to find-out what happened during the event!

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2017.12.28

Lolita Tea Party in Vietnam 2017 Photo Report

Misako Aoki attended a lolita-themed tea party in Hanoi, Vietnam on 18th November! Check-out our photo report to find-out more!

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2017.12.28

#21 Event in Hefei, China and a first visit to Shanghai Disneyland

I was in China a lot during November! Seeing how popular lolita fashion has become in China makes me so happy! I still haven't come to grips with the size of China. You can visit places that you've never heard of before, sample new dishes, and discover so many interesting things!

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2017.12.28

Back for its 10th installment! The "Fukuoka Asia Collection 2018 SPRING-SUMMER" is coming soon!

The Fukuoka Asia Collection (FACo) will be held at Fukuoka Kokusai Center on Sunday 25th March 2018! Details about the event were made public at a press conference on Monday 18th December!

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2017.12.25

Rakushow & MINCOS in TNC TV Bldg. Blue Light Christmas 2017

The bright lights illuminating Fukuoka City are a sure sign that the festive period has arrived! Make sure to check-out our feature on the "Rakushow & MINCOS in TNC TV Bldg. Blue Light Christmas 2017!" We took some snaps of cosplayers who were at the venue!

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2017.12.22

The "Kitakyushu International MANGA Festival 2017" starts on 23rd December!

A special event will be held in Kitakyushu to celebrate the manga from overseas! The month long exhibition will take place at the "Kitakyushu Manga Museum" from December 23rd to January 21st 2018!

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2017.12.21

KURATE GAKUEN Culture Festival 2017 Photo Report

"KURATE GAKUEN" recently hosted its first culture festival. Located in Kurate-machi, Fukuoka-ken, this facility is known for staging cosplay and sub-culture events. Check-out our report to find-out what went down during the event!

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2017.12.21

[Feature Events] Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2017

One of largest celebrations of sub-culture in the entire region, the "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival (KPF)" was recently held for the fourth time! We have got photos from both days of the event for you to check-out, as well as some cool prizes to give away! Read on to find-out more!

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2017.12.18

Award ceremony for the "2nd KITAKYUSHU INTERNATIONAL MANGA COMPETITION!" Talks from famous manga artists and a TV show recording!

The 2017 "KITAKYUSHU INTERNATIONAL MANGA COMPETITION" was even bigger than last year! An award ceremony will be held on 21 January 2018. Attractions will include talks from famous manga artists and a TV show recording! Make sure not to miss-out!

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2017.12.11

"Yusuke Yoshigaki Exhibition of Original Illustrations - The Art of Little Witch Academia -" hosted by TRIGGER Inc. starts on 13th Dec. in Fukuoka, Japan!

An exhibition of Yusuke Yoshigaki's original illustrations will be on display at the Gallery Tenjin from 13th to 20th December! Yoshigaki is an animator attached to TRIGGER Inc., the studio behind titles such as "Little Witch Academia" and "KILL la KILL!"

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2017.12.06

Check out the "Fukuoka Motor Show 2017 -Changing how we live together with our cars -" on December 15th-18th!

The bi-annual Fukuoka motor show will be at the Marine Messe Fukuoka and two other venues, from December 15th (FRI) - 18th (MON)!

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2017.12.01

YouTuber / Instagrammer Joan Kim visited "Fukuoka Yokamon Hiroba!"

YouTuber / Instagrammer Joan Kim visited Fukuoka and stopped by the "Fukuoka Yokamon Hiroba" and "Yokamon Café" at the 11th floor of the Fukuoka prefectural government building!

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2017.11.24

#20 Lolita Tea Party in Brazil!

In mid-October I visited Brazil, which is on the opposite side the world to Japan! The flight time was similar to my Chile trip last year! It's great to see how excited people in South America are getting about lolita fashion!

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2017.11.23

Enjoy dance and music from all over the world at the "FOSA Culture Show 2017!"

The "Fukuoka Overseas Students Association Culture Show 2017" will be held in ACROS Fukuoka on Sunday 26th November, providing an opportunity for both international students and locals to showcase aspects of their culture through song and dance!

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2017.11.20