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Funagoya Onsen "Kawa no eki Funagoya KOIBOTARU (川の駅船小屋 恋ぼたる)"
Taiwanese student Setsu takes on a tour around "Kawanoeki Funagoya KOIBOTARU," an onsen where visitors can enjoy a hot-spring bath, and also indulge in a spot of shopping!
- Sightseeing | Fukuoka｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜
- 2017.08.14
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To celebrate its 5th anniversary the Kitakyushu Manga Museum is hosting a special "CITY HUNTER" exhibition!
The Kitakyushu Manga Museum is celebrating its 5th anniversary by hosting a special exhibition that explores the lasting appeal of the much loved manga and anime "CITY HUNTER"!
- Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Event Reports｜ Hot Spot｜
- 2017.08.07
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Community College of City University students visited Fukuoka from Hong Kong to experience Japanese pop culture firsthand!
Community College of City University students visited Fukuoka from Hong Kong in July to participate in a two-day summer study program that saw them experience Japanese pop culture and take in a lecture about cosplay!
- Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Hong Kong｜ Manga｜ Cosplay｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜
- 2017.08.03
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#16 My First Tea Party with Swiss Lolitas!
In early June I celebrated my birthday and also got the chance to travel to Europe! The trip was a mixture of work and pleasure! I have been to various parts of Europe before, such as France, Italy, and Spain. This time I got to go back to Italy, but also visited Switzerland for the first time!
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"TOMICA PLARAIL CAFE" and "teamLab IsLand" open in Canal City Hakata!
A special themed cafe called the "TOMICA PLARAIL CAFE" and an interactive educational play area known as the "teamLab IsLand" have opened in Canal City Hakata!
- Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Event Reports｜ Hot Spot｜ Hobbies｜ Digital Products｜
- 2017.07.18
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[Information] Providing international visitors / residents the chance to come into contact with Japanese culture! The "Fukuoka Cultural Experience Program 2017" is currently looking for participants!
Fukuoka Prefecture will be holding a series of "uniquely Fukuoka" cultural experiences for international visitors / residents from 2nd August! We are looking forward to seeing lots of people get involved, including exchange students!
- information | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Manga｜ Event Reports｜ Hot Spot｜ Art｜ Digital Products｜
- 2017.07.13
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Fukutaro Tenjin Terra Branch (福太郎 天神テルラ店)
There are a lot of great mentaiko brands in Fukuoka Prefecture! One of the most famous is "Fukutaro!" They are particularly well-known for using mentiako in confectionary and food seasonings. Their branch in Tenjin has a café, which offers all you can eat mentaiko with their set meals!
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Classic Architecture
Are you familiar with the French Renaissance-inspired Former Fukuoka Prefecture Public Hall Distinguished Guest House that stands in Tenjin Chuo Koen, or the Fukuoka Akarenga Bunkakan (Red Brick Culture Center) and its beautiful late 19th century British style brickwork? Find-out more about these classic-style buildings in Fukuoka!
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KIHINKAN KYUU FUKUOKAKEN KOUKAIDO
Find-out more about the French Renaissance-inspired “KIHINKAN KYUU FUKUOKAKEN KOUKAIDO (Former Fukuoka Prefecture Public Hall Distinguished Guest House),” which was built in 1910 and still stands today in Tenjin Chuo Koen!
- Classic Architecture | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜
- 2017.07.12
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Misako Aoki's Timeless Trip in Fukuoka - Just like a picture book! Pretty clothes in beautiful locations -
She’s a global icon, she’s the president of the Japan Lolita Association, and now she’s here in Fukuoka! Misako Aoki is here to show everyone all the fairytale-esque locations around this great city and even make a special guest appearance at our retro-modern tea party, “Lolita Tea Party in Fukuoka 2016.” We’ve got everything LOLITA and FUKUOKA right here. There’s even a present giveaway, so be sure to read on to very end♪
- feature | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Fashion｜ Gourmet｜ Event Reports｜ Talent/Idol｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜
- 2017.07.12
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MON and STAY’s "full-on" Fukuoka Trip - From the latest hotspots to traditional culture -
Join MON and STAY, two immensely popular Taiwanese cosplayers, as they tell us about all the excitement Fukuoka has to offer! From the latest shopping spots to their experience with traditional handicrafts, they've got all kinds to tell us about!
- feature | Japan｜ Taiwan｜ Fukuoka｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Cosplay｜ Gourmet｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜
- 2017.07.12
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Hakata Gion Yamakasa 2017 "Kazariyama / Kakiyama" Photo Report
This is the first year "Hakata Gion Yamakasa" has been held since becoming a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. As such, it has been getting even more attention than usual! Check-out our photo report, which focuses on the festival's "kazari-yama" and "kaki-yama" floats!
- EVENT SNAPS | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜ Art｜
- 2017.07.07
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Okawa Kumiko (大川組子)
Taiwanese student Setsu visited Okawa to report on one of the area's most famous crafts, the woodwork technique known as "Okawa Kumiko."
- Fukuoka Products | Fukuoka｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜ Art｜
- 2017.06.23
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#15 Misako Aoki at the "Anime Matsuri 2017" in Houston, USA!
A big event held every year in Houston, USA, the "Anime Matsuri" welcomes lots of models, cosplayers, and artists from Japan attend! This year's festival was held from 7th to 9th April and Misako Aoki was there making a guest appearance as a lolita model!
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#14 Fashion Festival Hosted by Chinese Magazine "GIRLISM!"
A fashion show hosted by Chinese lolita magazine "GIRLISM" was held on April 15th. Misako Aoki got the chance to attend and appeared as a guest model in the main event!
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Fukuoka Otaku Map-ver. 痛 (Two) – ANIMEGA Tenjin Loft
The latest edition of Fukuoka Otaku Map-ver. 痛 (Two) explores ANIMEGA Loft Tenjin, a hobby shop that stocks thousands of items related to anime, manga and computer games!
- Fukuoka Otaku Map | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Hot Spot｜ Hobbies｜
- 2017.05.22
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Fairytale-like Cafes and Shops
Join Misako Aoki as she introduces us to a lolita cafe, an Alice in Wonderland inspired bakery and a retro/modern Western-style cafe restaurant. Why not spend some time in one of these fairytale-like places and completely lose track of time?
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#13 Lolita fashion, a big hit in Mexico! Tea ceremony and fashion show at the "J'fest" event!
From the end of March to the beginning of April, Misako was in Mexico City to make a guest appearance at an event called "J'fest." Coincidently, ANA started a direct flight from Tokyo to Mexico City in early February!
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HAKATA MACHIYA FOLK MUSEUM ("博多町家" ふるさと館)
Located in the center of Fukuoka, the "Hakata Machiya" Folk Museum is a facility where you can learn more about local history, handicrafts and the way that people used to live in Hakata!
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Japan's first hologram theater-cum-live performance space will open on Wednesday 3rd May in Aruaru City! Aruaru City's 5th anniversary official ambassador, AKB48's Yuki Kashiwagi will be performing live!
Japan's first hologram theater-cum-live performance space will open on Wednesday 3rd May in "Aruaru City," Kitakyushu City! AKB48's Yuki Kashiwagi was also announced as "Aruaru City's 5th anniversary official ambassador!"
- Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Music｜ Hot Spot｜ Digital Products｜
- 2017.04.25
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- ◆ Winner announced! A card signed by Aoyama Yoshino and Suzushiro Sayumi!
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- ◆ Winner announced! Official goods of movie "TenSura"!