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春月庵 本店 (Shungetsu-an Main Branch)
"春月庵 本店 (Shungetsu-an Main Branch)" is the focus of the latest installment in our udon series! The restaurant has captured diner's hearts with their original "medieval Hakata udon" dishes and fantastic service!
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Various manga events took place at the same time as KPF2019!
Various manga events took place at the same time as "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2019," which was held on 30th November and 1st December 2019!
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#45 Diversity in the lolita fashion industry and the importance of wigs!
This will be my last article of the year! Thank you so much for reading my articles this past year. Looking back... Going abroad every month has almost become part of my yearly routine!
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[EVENT CANCELLED] "Next Stars Circle vol.003" will be held in Fukuoka City on Saturday 29th February! The event will feature an appearance from up and coming voice artist Akao Hikaru !
"Next Stars Circle vol.003" will be held in Fukuoka City on Saturday 29th February! The event aims to support up and coming voice artists! The next star to feature in the series is Akao Hikaru!
- Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Anime｜
- 2019.12.23
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The "KPF2019" venue
The "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2019" proved to be a huge success! Check-out our photo report to find-out more about the event!
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Interview Now - 山田麻莉奈 (Yamada Marina), 小坂井祐莉絵 (Kozakai Yurie) -
The restaurant "Kyushu Chikuho Ramen Yamagoya" (which originated in Tagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture) and the anime "JASHIN-CHAN DROPKICK" (DROPKICK ON MY DEVIL!!) worked together to develop a special dish for this year's KPF! Yamada Marina (who plays Pino in the show) and Kozakai Yurie (Pekora), stopped by the eatery's food stand during the festival. We had a chance to chat with them!
- Interview Now | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Event Reports｜
- 2019.12.20
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WORLD COSPLAY SUMMIT 2020 Japanese Preliminary Kyushu Qualifying Round
The "WORLD COSPLAY SUMMIT 2020 Japanese Preliminary Kyushu Qualifying Round" took place at the "KPF2019!" Three sets of cosplayers delivered powerful performances! The level of competition was off the charts!
- COSPLAY SNAPS | Japan｜ Taiwan｜ Fukuoka｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜ Event Reports｜
- 2019.12.20
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Interview Now - 高田憂希 (Takada Yuuki) -
A special talk featuring voice actor Takada Yuuki took place right at the beginning of the KPF2019! We had a chance to chat to Takada, who was appointed a Kitakyushu Tourism Ambassador at the KPF2017, after the event! Don't miss our exclusive interview!
- Interview Now | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Event Reports｜
- 2019.12.19
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Interview Now - 浅沼晋太郎 (Asanuma Shintaro), 豊永利行 (Toyonaga Toshiyuki) -
An event featuring voice artists called "Ousama Jungle" took place during the KPF 2019! Read on to find-out what went down! We've also got an exclusive interview with Asanuma Shintaro and Toyonaga Toshiyuki for you to check-out!
- Interview Now | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Event Reports｜
- 2019.12.19
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MECHA-UDE Talk - OKAMOTO, 松山洋 (Matsuyama Hiroshi), 豊永利行 (Toyonaga Toshiyuki) -
The original anime "MECHA-UDE" pilot episode was screened during the second day of KPF2019! Director OKAMOTO also spoke about the production, which was created by the Fukuoka-based TriF Studio!
- [Feature Events] Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2019 | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Anime｜ Event Reports｜
- 2019.12.16
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"The Magic of Alice in Wonderland Exhibition" is now on at the Fukuoka Art Museum! The special exhibition will run until Sunday 19th January 2020!
"The Magic of Alice in Wonderland Exhibition" is now on at the Fukuoka Art Museum and will run until Sunday 19th January 2020! The exhibit takes a closer look at the enduring appeal of the masterpiece "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" from various perspectives! There are lots of great collaborations taking place inside the venue! Make sure to check them out!
- EVENT SNAPS | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Experiences & workshops｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ Art｜
- 2019.12.12
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Don't miss the "teamLab: Digitized Fukuoka Castle Ruins 2019-2020"! The interactive light installations will be on display until 2nd February 2020!
Don't miss the "teamLab: Digitized Fukuoka Castle Ruins 2019-2020"! This series of digital, interactive light installations will be illuminating the grounds around Fukuoka Castle until Sunday 2nd February 2020! You're sure to be moved by these magical attractions!
- EVENT SNAPS | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Experiences & workshops｜ Music｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ Art｜ Digital Products｜
- 2019.12.11
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"Hotomeku Kakashi" is a new manga set in Nokonoshima! The series will be featured in "Monthly BIG GANGAN!"
"Hotomeku Kakashi" is a manga set in Nokonoshima! Fukuoka-native Tatsuhiko created the series, which is set to appear in the "Monthly BIG GANGAN!" The first installment comes out on 25th December! Check it out!
- Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Manga｜
- 2019.12.10
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Fukuoka Illunimation 2019
This is the time of year when Christmas lights start to sparkle and excitement around the city starts to build! Fukuoka is full of cool places that are worth visiting and attractions that were made to be photographed! Make sure to check them out this Winter!
- EVENT SNAPS | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Music｜ sightseeing｜ Trends｜ Hot Spot｜
- 2019.12.06
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[Tenjin Area] Kego Park "TENJIN HIKARI SQUARE"
Make sure to stop-by Kego Park's "TENJIN HIKARI SQUARE" this Winter! The entire park is currently covered in dazzling lights! The new "Light Magic Show" is well worth checking out! Visitors can look forward to a wonderful display of lights and music! Kego Park always has a great energy, but it goes to another level when Winter comes round and the illuminations go up! Take a stroll around the square next time you are next in the area!
- Fukuoka Illunimation 2019 | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜ Art｜
- 2019.12.06
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[Tenjin Area] ELGALA Passage Square
The "ELGALA Passage Square" illuminations will be up until 25th December! The attractions were developed in collaboration with "BURBERRY," one of the United Kingdom's leading fashion brands! These classic decorations have a real sense of presence, filling the venue with a super stylish vibe!
- Fukuoka Illunimation 2019 | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜ Art｜
- 2019.12.02
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茶ぶ釜 (Chabukama)
This instalment focuses on "Chabukama," a restaurant the serves seasonal udon dishes!
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#44 There's been a huge boom in Han-style lolita fashion!
Lolita fashion is experiencing a huge boom in China right now! It has become increasingly popular over the last three to four years! The sight of people walking around in lolita-style outfits is becoming more and more common in cities like Shanghai!
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Interview Now - Neneko -
A popular Taiwanese cosplayer Neneko has come to Japan to promote the "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2019 (KPF)" and the charming appeal of the local area. She will be appearing at the exciting celebration of pop culture, which will take place on Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December 2019! We joined Neneko for a photoshoot at the "Kokura Illumination 2019" on 8th November and had a chance to chat about a range of topics! Read-on to find out more about her and the venue!
- Interview Now | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Cosplay｜ Event Reports｜
- 2019.11.27
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[Hakata Area] Canal Panorama Illumination
Canal City Hakata's Christmas lights are back! The "Canal Panorama Illumination" will light up the shopping facility's delightful 180m stream until 1st March 2020! Make sure to check-out these gorgeous lights sparkling under the night sky!
- Fukuoka Illunimation 2019 | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜ Art｜
- 2019.11.26
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