[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!

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2016.12.06

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!

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2016.11.07

"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!

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2016.10.21

Cosplay Snaps

We met up with some of the cosplayers who were in attendance at the "Cosplay Collection 011 in Fukuoka." Here are some top quality snaps of them in action!

"Cosplay Collection 011 in Fukuoka" Photo Report | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Event Reports｜

2016.10.05

[Information] "KURATE Gakuen" is searching for "KURATE Gakuen ‘Moe Ambassadors!’"

"KURATE Gakuen" is looking for "KURATE Gakuen 'Moe Ambassadors'" to not only act as a bridge between Kurate-machi and the rest of Asia, but also help spread the charming appeal of the town to the rest of the world! In order to get a real feel for the place and all it has to offer, those selected as Moe Ambassadors will be invited to visit Kurate-machi!

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2016.10.04

[Feature] Becoming a Cosplayer

Have you been thinking that you would love to give copslay a go, but simply don't where to begin? No need to worry, asianbeat is here to provide some support and lend a helping hand as you enter the world of cosplay!

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2016.09.14

FUKUOKA OTAKU MAP ver."痛"(two) - "Henshin Zakka Shop Parfait"

Our new and improved FUKUOKA OTAKU MAP ver."痛"(two) is back with a new installment! In this edition will be covering "Henshin Zakka Shop Parfait!" We’ve got lots of photographs from inside the store for you to check-out, so please enjoy!

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2016.08.17

The hands-on, realistic survival game "ATTACK THE FUKUOKA CASTLE" is here!

Having already been held last summer and this spring, "ATTACK THE FUKUOKA CASTLE," which has been gaining popularity is back again this summer! Make a group with people from various parts of the world, figure-out puzzles and solve the mystery of Fukuoka Castle!

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2016.07.20

The “Yo-kai Watch Official Shop Yorozu Mart Fukuoka Sohonten” opened on 1st July in Canal City Hakata!

A first for Kyushu, "Yo-Kai Watch" have opened up an official flagship store in Canal City Hakata. Called "Yorozu Mart Fukuoka Sohonten," once inside you'll find merchandise that you simply cannot buy anywhere else, as well as an elaborately decorated interior that is a real must see!

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2016.07.11

Results from the “World Cosplay Summit, Japanese Preliminary!” The representatives for Japan at this year’s WCS will be…

The "World Cosplay Summit 2016, Japanese Preliminary” was held in Tokyo on May 29th 2016! They were 5 acts participating and the fabulous Fukuoka-based duo known as “horizon.” won the chance to represent Japan at the competition!

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2016.06.09

Featuring the return of popular characters from throughout the series! The much anticipated “Gyakuten Saiban 6" is finally coming to Japan!

The immensely popular “Gyakuten” series has returned with a new installment, “Gyakuten Saibian 6", which will be released in Japan on June 9th 2016. There is also a huge buzz around the TV anime “Gyakuten Saiban: Sono "Shinjitsu," Igi Ari!", which started in April and has been winning rave reviews ever since!

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2016.06.08

An artist who has provided countless tunes for "otome-kei" media, MIKOTO!

Increasingly active both home and abroad, "MIKOTO" continues to deliver hit after hit, having provided the tunes for "otomokei" media, as well as the musical compositions for male voice actors! Read on to find out more about him!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Music｜ Anime｜ Game & e-Sports｜ J-POP｜

2016.06.01

The first of its kind in Kyushu! A new type of horror attraction with missions to be cleared! "SILENT ROOMS" has arrived in Fukuoka!

"The top Japanese inescapable haunted house, Obaken" collaborated with the established game maker TAITO to set up "SILENT ROOMS," a haunted house that is complete with different missions for visitors to grapple with. Open since Saturday 12th March 2016 and located in "Canal City Hakata" (Fukuoka, Japan), this is a must see for fans of horror and all things scary!

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2016.04.04

Interview Now - Ryozo Tsujimoto, Shintaro Kojima & Yasunori Ichinose [CAPCOM] -

"Monster Hunter Festa' 16" was a massive event that gave visitors a first-hand experience of the world that gamers encounter in the "Monster Hunter" series. The Fukuoka leg was held on Feb. 7th 2016! "MH" series producer Tsujimoto, "MHX" producer Kojima and director Ichinose spoke to us about a range of topics, including what aspects of the new release they are most excited about!

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2016.03.25

“Monster Hunter Festa’ 16” Fukuoka Tournament - Event Report

"Monster Hunter Festa' 16" is a huge event that gives visitors a first-hand experience of the world that gamers encounter in the immensely popular "Monster Hunter" series! The Fukuoka leg was held on the February 7th in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka! Check-out our photo report of the event, which was bustling with visitors throughout!

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2016.02.24

The immensely popular gaming app "Neko Atsume" has set up an official shop in Hong Kong!

The immensely popular gaming app "Neko Atsume" has set up an official shop, the "Neko Atsume POP UP STORE in Hong Kong." Opened for a limited time only, you can find it from Friday 22nd January to Wednesday 17th February at "Langham Place," a shopping facility in Mong Kok, Hong Kong!

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2016.02.03

Check-out the Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2015!

On the weekend of the 28th (Saturday) and 29th (Sunday) November the "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2015" took place at number of locations, including the Asano Shiokaze Park, and the West Japan General Exhibition Center, etc.

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2015.12.08

From Fukuoka to the rest of the world! "GANBARION" has released its first smartphone app "GOLONDIA" into the overseas market!

On 24th September, Fukuoka-based game company "GANBARION" released "GOLONDIA," its first app designed for smartphones into the overseas market!

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2015.10.06

The "YO-KAI WATCH Hakken! Yo-kai Town! (Discover Yo-kai Town!)" Fukuoka PARCO Store! Photo Report!

The dream like "YO-KAI WATCH Hakken! Yo-kai Town!" shop has opened on the 8th floor of Fukuoka PARCO Honkan (Main building), and has a huge range of "YO-KAI WATCH" goods and products on sale! We've got lots of photographs from inside the store, so feel free to use them as a point of reference for when you visit!

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2015.08.07