2014 Fukuoka Motor Show to take place January 24th-27th!

The motor show that makes its way to Fukuoka every 2 years is back at last! At the forefronts of this is asianbeat in collaboration with this event to bring you the "Itasha Award."

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2013.11.22

[Photo Report] A sneak preview of an "Evangelion" exhibition!

The first-ever, full-scale "Evangelion" exhibition kicks off!

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

2013.11.19

[Report from Robin in Hong Kong] Gundam Docks at Hong Kong

Not only in Hong Kong but Japanese anime has become such an intrinsic part of Asian culture. Now, however it is the live-action counterparts to the characters that has taken this part of the world by storm.

Robin’s Hong Kong Report | Hong Kong｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Anime｜ Event Reports｜ Hot Spot｜ Hobbies｜

2013.11.12

”Puella Magi Madoka Magica” Ita-Taxi in Sapporo City

Choei Taxi company, situated in Hokkaido's Sapporo, is running a special Puella Magi Madoka Magica themed taxi or Ita-taxi from October 3rd

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2013.11.07

Cosplay Parade & Photo Session in Daimyo Festival 2013

A cosplay photo report of the Cosplay Parade & Photo session in "Daimyo Festival 2013"

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2013.11.04

Studio Ghibli Layout Designs in Fukuoka!

Finally the Studio Ghibli Layout Design Exhibition comes to Fukuoka!

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2013.11.02

Ibaraki Airport "Girls und Panzer Support Campaign!"

The main feature of the Girls und Panzer support campaign is the stamp rally dotted around the terminal building.

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2013.10.25

[Report from Aki in Hanoi] Japan - Vietnam Spring Festival 2013

Hello, everyone! For the first time in our FROM ASIA column, we will be bringing you some news about Vietnam. Please have a look!

Aki 's Hanoi Report | Vietnam｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Event Reports｜

2013.10.10

[Photo Report] "The Gundam World" makes its way to Fukuoka!

Today we'd like to share with you our photo report from the "Gundam World 2013 in Hakata" event that took place from October 5th in one of Hakata's biggest shopping malls, Canal City Hakata.

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2013.10.07

[Photo Report] "Puella Magi Madoka Magica" Exhibition of original image reproductions

"Puella Magi Madoka Magica" Exhibition is currently held in Fukuoka.

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2013.10.04

C3 in HongKong 2013 (C3 Japanese Anime Expo 2013)

On March 15-18 2013, C3 in HongKong 2013 (C3 Japanese Anime Expo 2013) was held @Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre.

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2013.09.30

Let me know! VOCALOID

Special VOCALOID feature article! Here you’ll find all the info to bring you up-to-date on all things VOCALOID!

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2013.09.25

[Report from Robin in Hong Kong] The World of Miyazaki Hayao Comes to Hong Kong

"Donguri Republic" Hong Kong - the store that recreates the world of anime director, Miyazaki Hayao.

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2013.09.23

The Second Annual asianbeat 4Koma Manga Contest

As a follow-up to last year, asianbeat would like to continue the tradition in fostering shared values and mutual understanding amongst teenagers and young adults all over the world through the phenomenon that has overtaken the globe: manga.

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2013.09.20

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#69 “Attack on Titan” Cosplay Frenzy as America’s “Otakon” Turns 20

Otakon, the event that sets the passions of Baltimore (Maryland) on America’s east coast alight, returned again this year and was held over three days from August 9~11, 2013.

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2013.09.18

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#67 Kawaii! Central Bangkok Teeming with Japanese Anime Cosplay!

On May 25th 2013, a preliminary round for the World Cosplay Summit was held in central Thailand.

JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN! | Thailand ｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜ Event Reports｜ JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!｜

2013.09.04

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#66 Coming November 2013: The Live Event that Transcends Genre – A Sakurai Takamasa Production

On the 4th of November 2013, a live event will be held at Matsudo Mori Hall called, “Japan Pop Culture Carnival in Matsudo 2013,” and produced by none other than yours truly.

JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN! | Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Event Reports｜ JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!｜

2013.08.28

UMF KOREA 2013 DAY1 - Photo Report

Photo Report of "UMF KOREA 2013" held on June 14 to 15th 2013 in Seoul, Korea.

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2013.07.18

YAMAKASA Special

If you ask a Fukuoka native what comes to mind when they think of Hakata, most will probably answer “Yamakasa.” That’s how deeply rooted Yamakasa is in the lifestyle of Fukuoka and is a tradition that has been cherished and upheld for many years.

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2013.07.04

Bahamut 16th Annual Offline Meetup

A free event was held on December 8th 2012 to celebrate Bahamut, one of Taiwan's major gaming news websites and message boards.

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2013.06.18