[Information] The "asianbeat Aki Matsuri 2017" will be taking place on 19th November in Hanoi, Vietnam!

The "asianbeat Aki Matsuri 2017" will be taking place on 19 Nov. in Hanoi, Vietnam! One of the most famous names from the world of lolita fashion, Misako Aoki will be making an appearance! You might recognize her from the travel diary she contributes to the asianbeat site!

information | Vietnam｜ Cosplay｜ Event Reports｜ Talent/Idol｜

2017.11.13

The Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament starts in Fukuoka on 12th November!

In order to promote the upcoming Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament, which starts on 12th November, the stable master Sakaigawa paid a visit to the Fukuoka Prefectural offices alongside big name wrestlers Harumafuji, Kisenosato, and Goeido!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ sports｜

2017.11.10

Interview Now - Yuthana Boonorm & Violette Wautier -

Our exclusive interview with music festival promoter Yuthana Boonorm (TED) and Singer and model Violette Wautier who came from Thailand for being guests at the Fukuoka Asian Picks, Aisan Music Exchange Event! We asked them about their event participation and their time in Fukuoka!

Interview Now | Japan｜ Thailand ｜ Fukuoka｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Music｜ Event Reports｜ Hot Spot｜

2017.11.01

#19 Lolita Tour Around China!

I am so grateful that I get the chance to go to China almost every month! Seeing lolita fashion so popular over there really fills me with joy! Luckily, I was able to visit again this October!

Misako Aoki's Travel Diary from the World of Lolita | Japan｜ China｜ Beijing｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Fashion｜ Event Reports｜ Talent/Idol｜ Hot Spot｜

2017.10.26

A range of valuable sessions to be held at the "CEDEC + KYUSHU 2017!" Plus, the chance to try out the new "GRAN TURISMO SPORT!"

The "CEDEC + KYUSHU 2017" conference for computer entertainment developers will be held in Fukuoka city on Sat. 28th October 2017. There will be a number of sessions held during the event covering all kinds exciting topics! There will also be talks and presentations for newcomers to the industry!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Anime｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Event Reports｜ Digital Products｜

2017.10.25

One of Kyushu's largest pop culture events! The "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2017" is coming soon!

An event filled with exciting spectacles and attractions, one of Kyushu's largest pop culture events is coming soon! The "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2017" will be held on the 4th and 5th November at the West Japan General Exhibition Center Annex and Aruaru City!

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

2017.10.19

[Feature] ULTRA JAPAN 2017 - One the world’s most widely spoken about entertainment movements -

The dance music festival "ULTRA JAPAN" has been featured in asianbeat for the last three years! This year we are back covering ULTRA, a movement that no longer be overlooked in a conversation about the Japanese music and fashion scenes!

feature | Japan｜ Music｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ Trends｜ Club music｜

2017.10.10

FUKUOKA ANPANMAN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM in MALL

April 2014 - FUKUOKA ANPANMAN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM in MALL Opens in Fukuoka City!

Hot Spots - Things to see and do! | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Anime｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

2017.10.04

FUKUOKA ANPANMAN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM in MALL | Halloween Event Information

Find-out more about the special FUKUOKA ANPANMAN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM in MALL Halloween events!

FUKUOKA ANPANMAN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM in MALL | Fukuoka｜ Anime｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

2017.10.04

Tonkotsu ramen campaign is underway! Win a trip to Fukuoka through Instagram!

Fukuoka's tonkotsu ramen campaign is now underway! Add the tag "#fukuoka_tonkotsu" to your Instagram post and be in with a shot of winning a five day four night trip to Fukuoka!

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2017.10.02

The "Fukuoka Welcome Campaign AUTUMN 2017" starts from 1st October!

The "Fukuoka Welcome Campaign AUTUMN 2017" offers discounts and special prizes to tourists from overseas! The promotion will take place at facilities throughout the center of Fukuoka and starts from 1st October!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜

2017.09.29

#18 "AngelsHeart Ochakai (Tea Party)" in Beijing

I was lucky enough to go to Beijing in August! Actually, I was also there in July, so it had only been about a month since I was last there! I've realized that I get the chance to visit at least one region in China pretty much every month!

Misako Aoki's Travel Diary from the World of Lolita | Japan｜ China｜ Beijing｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Fashion｜ Event Reports｜ Talent/Idol｜ Hot Spot｜

2017.09.28

SUNSET LIVE 2017 Instant Updates! Report from Day 2!

This year saw "SUNSET LIVE," one of Fukuoka's best-loved and most well-established festivals, celebrate its 25th anniversary. Read-on to discover what went down on the second and final day of the event!

SUNSET LIVE｜Instant Report | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Music｜ Event Reports｜ J-POP｜ Club music｜

2017.09.20

The "MARVEL / AGE OF HEROES EXHIBITION" Fukuoka Report!

From August 26th to October 1st, The "MARVEL / AGE OF HEROES EXHIBITION" at the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum! This is the same exhibit that was in Tokyo that had over 300,000 visitors earlier this year! We got the opportunity to go and check-out what it looks like inside!

EVENT SNAPS | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Other Areas｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Event Reports｜ Art｜ Movies｜ Hobbies｜

2017.09.12

SUNSET LIVE 2017 Instant Report Day 1!　

This year one of Fukuoka's best-loved and most well-established festivals "SUNSET LIVE 2017" celebrated its 25th anniversary. Read-on to find-out what happened during the first day of the event!

SUNSET LIVE｜Instant Report | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Music｜ Event Reports｜ J-POP｜ Club music｜

2017.09.11

The "MARVEL / AGE OF HEROES EXHIBITION" has opened at the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum!

"MARVEL" is continuously producing charismatic, much-loved heroes in their films and comics. The "MARVEL / AGE OF HEROES EXHIBITION" is currently on at the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum until October 1st, 2017!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Event Reports｜ Hot Spot｜ Art｜ Hobbies｜

2017.09.08

[Information] The Fukuoka Prefecture, North America Office will be running a booth at the "J-POP SUMMIT 2017!"

The "J-POP SUMMIT" culture festival has been held in San Francisco every year since 2009! At this year's event the Fukuoka Prefecture, North America Office will be running a booth in collaboration with the travel agency H.I.S!

information | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Other Areas｜ Gourmet｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜

2017.09.05

Lolita Fashion Photo Gallery

A total of 20 contestants participated at special fashion contest, which was held during the "Lolita Tea Party in Fukuoka 2016!" Check-out the lolita fashion styles of the tea party participants!

Lolita Tea Party in Fukuoka 2016 Photo Report | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Fashion｜ Event Reports｜

2017.09.01

Lolita Tea Party in Fukuoka 2016 Photo Report

The "Lolita Tea Party in Fukuoka 2016" was held on 3rd November. During the event there was a talk from Japan Lolita Association President Misako Aoki and a fashion contest for the participants. The Omula Beauty Creates also helped give international students lolita makeovers! Find-out what happened at this gorgeous, cozy lolita tea party!

FASHION SNAPS | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Fashion｜ Event Reports｜

2017.09.01

This year saw the well-established "Busan International Rock Festival" return for the 18th time!

The "Busan International Rock Festival" was held from 8th to 13th August! This year Fukuoka bands "THE GOGGLES" and "NOAHTIC" performed at the event!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Korea｜ Music｜ Event Reports｜

2017.08.24