[Feature] "Fukuoka Osake Meguri" - Guide to sake in Fukuoka -

Discover all 70 sake breweries that Fukuoka Prefecture has to offer! Here we bring to you all the latest information about where to enjoy sake produced in Fukuoka Prefecture!

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2017.02.01

The "Early Spring Collection of Animals and Small Puppet Exhibition" opened at the "Fukuoka Yokamon Hiroba!"

The "Early Spring Collection of Animals and Small Puppet Exhibition" showcases handicrafts that feature animals and opened on 11th Jan. at the "Fukuoka Yokamon Hiroba," on the 11th floor of the Fukuoka Prefectural Government offices. It runs until 24th Mar. and is free to view!

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2017.01.30

Fukuoka brands spreading throughout Asia! FACo in TAIPEI was back again!

"FACo (Fukuoka Asia Collection) in TAIPEI" was back again at the fashion fair "TAIPEI IN STYLE," which was held in Taiwan on Saturday 12th November 2016.

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Taiwan｜ Fukuoka｜ Fashion｜ Event Reports｜

2017.01.19

Interview Now - Shota Nakama (Video Game Orchestra General Producer) -

The Boston based "Video Game Orchestra (VGO)," who play a unique "rockestra" style that sends crowds wild with excitement, finally came to Japan for the first time on the official "CAPCOM LIVE!" concert tour! We got the chance to speak with the VGO General Producer, Shota Nakama, who is also active as a composer, arranger and guitarist.

Interview Now | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Music｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Event Reports｜

2017.01.17

Vol.20 TEAM SAKUSAKU - Sakuraikku Smile '16 -

In each edition we catch up with different guests, as they tell us about their "favorite" things, all under the theme of "Crying Out Love from the Center of J-POP Culture!" On December 19th 2016, the birthday of the late J-POP culture evangelist, Sakurai Takamasa, an event called “TEAM SAKUSAKU presents Sakuraikku Smile ’16” was held in his honor at Shibuya, Tokyo. This is the report!

TEAM SAKUSAKU presents - Favorite Collections - | Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Music｜ Event Reports｜ Talent/Idol｜ J-POP｜

2017.01.13

Rakushow & MINCOS in TNC TV Bldg. Blue Light Christmas 2016

If you're on the topic of Christmas, don't forget about the "Rakushow & MINCOS in TNC TV Bldg. Blue Light Christmas 2016!" Held over the 17th and 18th December, our report brings you all the excitement from the first day of this popular cosplay event!

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2016.12.22

[Hot Spots] Space World

Something of a landmark in the Yahata area of Kitakyushu, "Space World" is one the biggest theme parks in Fukuoka Prefecture!

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2016.12.21

Interview Now - Team Crusnik - Indonesia - (World Cosplay Summit 2016 Championship Winning Team) -

Check-out our interview with "Team Crusnik (Rian Cyd and Frea Mai)," the Indonesian representatives who achieved a dazzling first victory at the "World Cosplay Championship 2016" in Nagoya earlier this summer. They told us about their experience at the "WCS" and what it took to be chosen as the best cosplayers in the world, so read-on to find out more!

Interview Now | Indonesia｜ Japan｜ Nagoya｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Event Reports｜ Hobbies｜

2016.12.12

[Prize giveaway!] Is there a "Megami" living inside your IC travel card? The talking communication game "Megami Meguri" is here!

Travel the railways of Japan with the talkative Tsukumo! Also compatible with IC travel cards! All eyes are on the communication game "Megami Meguri," which lets users chat to the protagonist "Tsukumo" to their heart's content!

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

2016.12.06

The next-gen musical instrument app "KAGURA" won big at the "Global Innovator Conference 2016" in China!

On November 5th several industry leaders from across the world participated at the "Global Innovator Conference (GIC) 2016" in Beijing, China. Developed by Fukuoka-based Shikumi Design Inc., the next-gen musical instrument app "KAGURA" won the "Future-Maker Award!"

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ China｜ Event Reports｜ Art｜ Digital Products｜

2016.11.30

One of the biggest of its kind in Japan! Combining a water fountain display with 3D projection mapping, the "ONE PIECE Water Spectacle" is here to adorn the winter at Canal City Hakata!

Making use of 3D projection mapping (which at 2,500 inches is one of the biggest in Japan), illuminations, audio and water fountains, the experience-based attraction "Canal Aqua Panorama" arrives at Canal City Hakata!

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2016.11.28

[Information] The "asianbeat Aki Matsuri 2016" will be held in Hanoi, Vietnam!

The "asianbeat Aki Matsuri 2016" will be taking place at the Central Court, Aeon Mall Long Biên, in Hanoi, Vietnam on Sunday 20th November 2016. As well as the hugely popular annual yukata contest and cosplay competition, there will also be a calligraphy corner, as well as a booth about the 2017 asianbeat • FACo Kawaii ambassador contest!

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2016.11.17

Covering some different spots around Fukuoka and making a guest appearance at a tea party… Misako Aoki was in town!

The President of the Japan Lolita Association, Misako Aoki has a huge following overseas. We invited her to visit Fukuoka to not only cover some of the area's most exciting spots, but to also make a special appearance at an "tea party" event!

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2016.11.16

Get transported to another world with music that is sure to touch your soul! A concert featuring music from games, "CAPCOM LIVE!" is on its way to Kyushu!

In December 2016 CAPCOM and the Video Game Orchestra (VGO) will be putting on a concert featuring video game music called "CAPCOM LIVE!" New concerts in Oita and Okinawa have been added to the performances already scheduled for Fukuoka and Kumamoto! Having won plaudits all over the globe, the VGO's first trip to Japan is gaining a great deal of attention!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Music｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Event Reports｜ Hobbies｜

2016.11.07

Get swept up in the world of mushrooms! The "Fukuoka Kinoko Taisai (Fukuoka Mushroom Festival) 2016" is nearly upon us!

Experience the charm of mushrooms! The "Fukuoka Kinoko Taisai (Fukuoka Mushroom Festival) 2016" is back and will be held at the Gokoku Shrine, in Fukuoka City!

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

2016.10.31

"COOL KITAKYUSHU!" The “Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2016” is coming soon!

Under the theme of "COOL KITAKYUSHU," this year's "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2016 with Aruaru City" will be held over 2 days, from Saturday 5th to Sunday 6th November 2016!

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2016.10.26

World Cosplay Summit 2016 - World Cosplay Championship - Photo Report

The "World Cosplay Summit" was held from Friday 30th July 30 to Sunday 7th August 2016. The competition came to a climax with all the teams who had won their respective preliminary rounds coming from all over the world to meet in Nagoya, Japan! And as you can imagine, the cosplay that was on display was of the highest quality!

COSPLAY SNAPS | Nagoya｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜

2016.10.21

The long awaited new production finally hits Kyushu! "Musical 'PRETTY GUARDIAN SAILOR MOON' -Amour Eternal-" will open in Fukuoka soon!

The hugely popular "PRETTY GUARDIAN SAILOR MOON" is taking the musical “’‘PRETTY GUARDIAN SAILOR MOON' -Amour Eternal-" to Kyushu for the first time! Performances will be held at the Canal City Theater in Hakata, Fukuoka, over 2 days (Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th October 2016)!

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

2016.10.20

TEAM SAKUSAKU will be throwing their first PARTY on 19th December 2016!

19th December 2016 would have been the late Sakurai Takamasa's birthday and on that day, in order to carry on the legacy of a person who championed J-POP culture all across the globe, TEAM SAKUSAKU will hold a party to help spread his spirit from Tokyo to the rest of the world!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Tokyo｜ Fashion｜ Music｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Event Reports｜ Talent/Idol｜ J-POP｜

2016.10.19

[Hot Spots] Kitakyushu Manga Museum

Leiji Matsumoto, Tsukasa Hojo, A-ko Mutsu and Seizo Watase to name but a few... Kitakyushu has produced over 50 prominent manga artists to date! Focusing on manga artists who have a connection to the local area, the "Kitakyushu Manga Musuem" aims to introduce the unique qualities of manga, as well as the culture of manga in Japan, to its visitors.

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2016.10.16