The horror movie "Inunaki-Mura (HOWLING VILLAGE)" is coming back! "Inunaki-Mura (less terrifying movie version)" is scheduled to be release!

The movie Inunaki-Mura (HOWLING VILLAGE) is inspired by the "Old Inunaki Tunnel" in Fukuoka which is known as "the scariest haunted spot" in Japan. After becoming one of the hot topics among horror movie fans, it is coming back to the screen as "Inunaki-Mura - less frightening version"! Experience a new kind of "scary yet cute" feeling at the cinema!

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2020.05.27

The new "Amabie wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets)" from long-established Wagashi store in Fukuoka, JOSUIAN!

Introducing "Amabie Challenge" by the long-established wagashi store in Fukuoka, JOSUIAN♪ Cute Wagashi inspired by the Japanese yokai "Amabie" (it is believed that it possesses the power of warding off plagues)!

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2020.05.26

Fukuoka Otaku Map-ver. 痛 (Two) - animate Fukuoka PARCO

Fukuoka Otaku Map - ver. 痛 (Two) is back with a brand new installment! This time we are going to introduce the relocated and reopened "animate Fukuoka PARCO"!

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2020.05.25

IMA

Introducing IMA - a patisserie that remains the outlook of an old merchant house. Their signature dessert is the cheesecake made with koji / malted rice that gives a soft sweetness!

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2020.05.22

Yame Sanpo - Let's take a walk in Yame City! -

Let's take a walk in Yamefukushima and experience a time slip where storehouses built in the Edo period remain as elegant merchant houses♪

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2020.05.22

Umeno Shōten & Umeno Zakka-ten (ウメノ商店＆ウメノ雑貨店)

A cafeteria and a variety store run by a couple - the Umeno Shōten and Umeno Zakka-ten, with a landmark full of retro signboards that bring you back to the Showa period!

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2020.05.21

Yame-city Yokomachimachiya Community Plaza (八女市横町町家交流館)

Yame-city Yokomachimachiya Community Plaza is where you can learn the history of the Yamefukushima district and take a break by enjoying Yama-cha. Feel free to drop by during your visit to the town♪

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2020.05.20

UCC is going to release new coffee cans in collaboration with "EVANGELION", ahead of the release of upcoming "EVANGELION 3.0+1.0"!

UCC is going to release new coffee cans in collaboration with "EVANGELION", ahead of the release of upcoming "EVANGELION 3.0+1.0"! Actually this is not their first collaboration and it has a long history behind!

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2020.05.19

Free streaming for 10 episodes selected from "ULTRAMAN" series will be uploaded consecutively, and available until the end of July♪

ULTRAMAN, the "giant" that fights against strong enemies for justice and to protect the earth. Free streaming for 10 episodes selected from "ULTRAMAN" series will be uploaded consecutively, and available until the end of July♪

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2020.05.18

Regional revitalization through fantasy novel!? "Goriyaku Project" has been launched!

The "Goriyaku Project" has been launched with the aim of regional revitalization through various activities including production of fantasy novels. Meet the attractive characters designed by Imigimuru!

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2020.05.15

The Internationally renowned PIKOTARO's PPAP returns in a "Hand-washing" version!

PIKOTARO has released a new "Hand-washing Video" on YouTube! Let's Wash! Wash! Wash!

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2020.05.14

The award-winning works of 24th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize was announced!

The award-winning works of 24th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize was announced! The Grand Prize went to the historical romance, "Nyx no Lantern". Born and raised in Fukuoka, Hasegawa Machiko was awarded to a Special Prize!

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2020.05.13

To everyone fighting against the virus, there's a message from DORAEMON!

While our daily lives remain constrained due to the COVID-19 pandemic, DORAEMON has a message for everyone who is fighting against the virus.

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2020.05.12

Terumo Jinja (光雲神社)

Nishi Park is located on a small hill protruding from the Port of Hakata. Do you know there is a shrine called "Terumo Jinja" and there are many "lucky spots" inside?

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2020.05.11

A good news for cosplayers♪ SNS project "TAKUCOS" has been launched by executive committee from World Cosplay Summit!

Have fun by TAKUCOS (lit: Enjoy cosplay at home)♪Post it on Twitter with the official hashtag and it will be posted on the special site!

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2020.05.08

Character wigs of the popular manga and anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" to be launched in July♪

4 types of character wigs (Tanjirō, Zenitsu, Inosuke and Giyū) of the popular manga and anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" to be launched in July!

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2020.05.07

Homangu Kamado Jinja (宝満宮竈門神社)

Kamado Shrine in Dazaifu City, Fukuoka, is renowned for its god of love and match-making. In Spring, visitors can enjoy the beauty view of the Torii gate and light pink cherry blossoms!

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2020.05.07

Take a walk in the zoo while staying at home♪ The "Omuta City Zoo Diary During Closure" updating!

If you are interested to see the lions and lazy sloths enjoying their food, the everyday life of the guinea pigs, don't miss the "Zoo Diary During Closure" from Omuta City Zoo to check out their real faces!

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2020.05.01

Kichiya Udon (吉屋うどん)

Introducing "Kichiya Udon" that best represents Chikugo udon!

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2020.04.30

fumika's new song is released! "Hapiba!," the birthday song in Hakata dialect♪

"Hapiba!"- a new birthday song by fumika, an artist from Fukuoka is now released! Feel the happiness surrounded by cute Hakata dialect♪

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2020.04.30