Discover a magical world in front of Hakata Station! Yamazaki Masayoshi helped turn on the "Hikari no Machi HAKATA" illuminations!

An event was held to turn on the "Hikari no Machi HAKATA" illuminations! The gorgeous Christmas lights have helped transform the plaza in front of Hakata Station into a magical Winter wonderland! Yamazaki Masayoshi made a special guest appearance at the fun-filled ceremony! He performed an awesome three song set, which included the hugely popular track "One more time, One more chance!" The illuminations will be up until Tuesday 7th January 2020. Stop-by Hakata this Winter and enjoy this stunning, colorful attraction light up the night sky♪

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2019.11.15

"The Oh! SUMO EXHIBITION (FUKUOKA) ～" will be on display at the Fukuoka Prefectural Museum of Art until Sunday 1st December 2019!

Highly anticipated sumo event "大相撲展福岡 ～Oh! SUMO EXHIBITION (FUKUOKA) ～" has finally come Fukuoka! The event opened at the Fukuoka Prefectural Museum of Art and will run until Sunday 1st December 2019!

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2019.11.01

Kawaii finger food! Why not try making some decorative sushi rolls!

We recently participated in a workshop called "Making decorative sushi-rolls using shinmai (rice harvested this year) - Halloween style sushi-rolls!" The event was held at Fukuoka Yokamon Hiroba! The venue is located on the 11th floor of the Fukuoka Prefectural Offices. They are not too difficult to make once you get to grips with everything! Why not give them a try?

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2019.10.29

#43 I had the chance to visit Colombia! It had been so long since I was last there!

I have taken so many trips to China recently due to the all the interest lolta fashion has been gaining over there. But I had the chance to visit Bogota, Colombia in mid-September. I hadn't been for such a long time. It was the second time I'd been there!

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2019.10.24

FAP2019 "FUKUOKA ASIAN PICKS"

Check-out our report on "FUKUOKA ASIAN PICKS 2019,” a festival of music and culture! The event ran from 21st to 23rd September at Canal City Hakata and its vicinity! This feature looks at live performances by two new stars from Fukuoka and a couple of exciting Asian artists! The performers also have some messages for our readers!

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2019.10.21

FAP2019 | ASIAN ARTIST PICK UP! - DSPS

The hot new band "DSPS" have been gaining a lot of attention both inside and outside Taiwan. They recently made an appearance at the "Fukuoka Asian Picks" stage! Their clear vocals and beautiful, flowing melodies captivated the audience!

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2019.10.21

FAP2019 | ASIAN ARTIST PICK UP! - Stamp

The final act to appear on stage at "Fukuoka Asian Picks" was Stamp, one of Thailand's best loved singer-songwriters! This was Stamp's first visit to Fukuoka, Japan! His fresh vocals really resonated with the audience!

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2019.10.21

FAP2019 | FUKUOKA ARTIST PICK UP! - nape's

"nape's" are an exciting up-and-coming band who have developed a mature style of music, despite only playing together for about a year. Check-out our report on their awesome live performance!

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2019.10.21

FAP2019 | FUKUOKA ARTIST PICK UP! - クレナズム (culenasm)

Read our report on "culenasm," a Fukuoka-based four-piece band that formed in college! The audience was mesmerised by their clear vocals and cool noises on guitar!

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2019.10.21

Interview Now - LinQ -

Check-out our exclusive interview with "LinQ," a popular idol group who formed in 2011! We spoke about all kinds of subjects, including future goals, touring around Japan, and their interests! We have a couple of prizes to give away to our readers! Make sure not to miss out!

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2019.10.17

A must for fans of katana swords and Japanese armour! "侍 ～もののふの美の系譜～ The Exhibition of SAMURAI" is now running at the Fukuoka City Museum until 4th November!

"侍 ～もののふの美の系譜～ The Exhibition of SAMURAI" opened at the Fukuoka City Museum on Saturday 7th September! This report covers the popular exhibit and its collaboration with the huge online game "刀剣乱舞-ONLINE-" (Touken Ranbu -ONLINE-)-!

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2019.10.10

#42 Lolita photoshoots in Hangzhou!

I attended so many overseas events during July and August. My schedule was pretty packed. I went abroad every week! They all proved successful and there were no accidents or incidents... What a relief!

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2019.09.30

An anime / manga titled "Komekami! Girls" is currently in production!

"越野七米神 こめかみっ！" (Koshino-nanamaishin Komekami!) is a character driven project that aims to revitalize local regions. Fukuoka was the launch pad for the initiative, which began in 2010. An anime / manga titled the "Komekami! Girls" is currently in production! The release date is not too far away! It's sure to be packed full of exciting moments! Make sure to check it out!

[Feature] MCPO AWARD 2019 | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Event Reports｜

2019.09.18

Experience the latest technology and great entertainment! "The Creators" is back! This is an brilliant opportunity to enjoy lots of awesome interactive attractions!

Experience the latest technology and great entertainment! "The Creators" is back and will take place from Saturday 21st to 22nd September! This is an brilliant opportunity to enjoy lots of awesome interactive attractions! The line-up features all kinds of fabulous artists! There will also be some great booths set up inside the venue! Admission is free, so don't miss out!

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2019.09.18

Message and prizes from special guests!

Some of the judges and special guests at the third annual MCPO AWARD had a few special messages that they wanted passed on to the fans! There are also some great prizes to be won! Fukuoka native and renowned manga artist Ueyama Tochi was joined by Rikudou Koushi, Seguchi Takahiro, and illustrator Hibiki Reine!

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2019.09.14

The "MCPO AWARD 2019" - The award ceremony and winning works

This report will take a closer look at some of the wonderful award-winning works, which were selected from a total of 1,738 entries. We also briefly caught up with some of the winners who visited Fukuoka in order to attend the award ceremony. Their joy and excitement was clear to see!

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2019.09.14

The 3rd "MCPO AWARD 2019" - Report from the award ceremony!

Professional manga artists and illustrators shared some top tips and insightful advice with the audience! There were lots of programs for visitors to enjoy, including a fascinating talk! Check-out our report on the "MCPO AWARD 2019" award ceremony!

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2019.09.14

[Feature] MCPO AWARD 2019

Stunning manga and illustrations from all around the world! The "MCPO AWARD 2019" award ceremony took place at the Fukuoka City Science Museum on Saturday 17th August 2019!

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2019.09.14

[Misako Aoki's Travel Diary from the World of Lolita] #41 "2019 Summer": I want to cherish this time and continue challenging myself!

It has been a hot Summer and we have experienced quite a few typhoons! I regularly go abroad and frequently fly, so I always keep an eye on the weather forecast to find-out if any typhoons are expected! It has become a regular concern. It is kind of like an occupational hazard!

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2019.08.22

Interview Now - 小岩井ことり (Koiwai Kotori) -

We had the chance to interview Koiwai Kotori, the voice artist of Fukuoka-born VOCALOID duo "MEIKA Hime & Mikoto!" We will also be covering an event called "Koiwai Kotori's Live Lecture on the Game Commentary feat. MEIKA Hime & Mikoto" held on Sunday, July 7♪

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2019.08.09