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木原敏江 Toshie Kihara - Queen of Elegance - Exhibition held at the Kitakyushu Manga Museum!
The Kitakyushu Manga Museum is hosting a "Toshie Kihara Exhibition" to celebrate the publication of the Bungei magazine's separate volume: "Toshie Kihara - Queen of Elegance" that features her paintings and its glamour!
- Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan| Fukuoka| Manga| Event Reports| Hot Spot|
- 2018.04.06
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Vol.34 LinQ Chisa Ando - What Idols are to Me -
In each installment we will be meeting up with different guests, as they tell us about their "favorite" things, all under the theme of "Crying Out Love from the Center of J-POP Culture!" In this episode we caught up with Chisa Ando, the member of Kyushu-based national idol group LinQ!
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Fukuoka Otaku Map-ver. 痛 (Two) - Culture Arts
Fukuoka Otaku Map-ver. 痛 (Two) is back! This edition focuses on classic computer games and consoles! Find-out more about the retro gaming store, "Culture Arts"!
- Fukuoka Otaku Map | Japan| Fukuoka| Experiences & workshops| Game & e-Sports| Hobbies| Digital Products|
- 2018.03.30
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#24 Back in New York for a tea party and other events!
I got the chance to go to New York at the beginning of March! I had attended a string of events in China, so this was the first time that I had done a long-haul journey in quite some time! It was great to be back in NYC, I hadn't been there for around three years!
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Canal City Hakata “La Festa” has re-opened! Sweets, Japanese products, character goods, and much more!
Located on the first-floor basement of the commercial facility Canal City Hakata, "La Festa" recently re-opened after undergoing a refurbishment! The shop offers an incredibly wide range of cool stock! We stopped by for a private viewing to find-out more about the newly renovated store!
- Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan| Fukuoka| Experiences & workshops| Anime| Gourmet| sightseeing| Trends| Hot Spot| Hobbies|
- 2018.03.20
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OMULA BEAUTY CREATES - OMULA FINAL CONTEST - Photo Report
Work created by young talent who are studying at OMULA BEAUTY CREATES was exhibited on 25th Feb! Check-out our photo report and enjoy some standout pieces from the nine segments that made up the "OMULA FINAL CONTEST" show!
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- 2018.03.14
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"Chicken Festival 2018!" Enjoy chicken dishes from all over Kyushu!
Get your fill of chicken at this three day festival! Enjoy delicious food in a party atmosphere from March 23rd to 25th!
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- 2018.03.09
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An exhibition titled “萩尾望都 SF 原画展 宇宙にあそび、異世界にはばたく (lit. Moto Hagio Science Fiction Works - Exploring the Universe, Travelling to Other Worlds)” is due to open at the Kitakyushu Manga Museum!
An exhibition of work by the manga artist Moto Hagio, a pioneer in the world of science fiction-themed shojo (girls) manga, is set to go on display at the Kitakyushu Manga Museum!
- Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan| Fukuoka| Manga| Event Reports| Hot Spot|
- 2018.03.06
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Interview Now - FAKY -
Check-out our interview with "FAKY," the alternative four-piece girl group that brings together unique personalities from various backgrounds! Find-out more about their first live headline show '"Unwrapped" -Encore Edition-!' We also have some awesome prizes to give away!
- Interview Now | Japan| Fukuoka| INTERVIEW / SERIALS| Music| J-POP| Club music|
- 2018.03.02
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#23 Attending a "COMICUP" event in Shanghai & Sharing info about Japanese culture on social media!
I was lucky enough to participate in many overseas events throughout 2017! I got to travel abroad almost every month of the year! My last trip of 2017 was to Shanghai in December!
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Vol.33 Milktee-nu Tiara - I Like Cross-Dressing More Than Anything -
In each edition we catch up with different guests, as they tell us about their "favorite" things, all under the theme of "Crying Out Love from the Center of J-POP Culture!" In this episode we caught up with makeover salon producer, Milktee-nu Tiara!
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Special asianbeat prize established! The 2nd Kitakyushu International Manga Competition award ceremony and commemorative event!
An award ceremony was held for the "2nd Kitakyushu International Manga Competition" at the Rihga Royal Hotel Kokura on 21st January 2018! A special commemorative event also took place on the day!
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[Feature] "KITAKYUSHU INTERNATIONAL MANGA COMPETITION"
The Kitakyushu Manga Museum is a popular facility located in Fukuoka Prefecture. The museum promotes manga both inside Japan and overseas! It is also organizes the Kitakyushu International Manga Competition! Aiming to spread the appeal of manga culture, the award accepts 4koma manga (four panel comic strips) from all over the world!
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[Special Feature] "The 2nd Kitakyushu International Manga Competition"
The 1st "Kitakyushu International Manga Competition" welcomed 670 applications from 20 counties and regions around the world. This 2nd Kitakyushu Manga Museum-sponsored award featured the newly established "Junior Division," which aimed to foster young talent, and the "asianbeat FUKUOKA, JAPAN Award!" The winner of the asianbeat prize received round trip plane tickets to Fukuoka!
- [Feature] "KITAKYUSHU INTERNATIONAL MANGA COMPETITION" | Japan| Fukuoka| Manga| Anime| Event Reports| Art|
- 2018.02.09
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"Amaou" strawberries! On sale at a full-scale level for 15 years! Special "Amaou Matsuri (Festival)" will be held to celebrate the anniversary!
Fukuoka Prefecture's famous "Amaou" strawberries have now been available on a full-scale level for 15 years. A promotional event called the "Amaou Matsuri (Festival)" is being held from Saturday 17th to Sunday 18th February 2018 to mark this anniversary!
- Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan| Fukuoka| Tokyo| 大阪| kyoto| Gourmet| Event Reports|
- 2018.02.08
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Asakura area - Koishiwara and Sugawa - Guide brought to you by Park!
Korean student Park reports on some of the most charming sites to see in the Asakura - Koishiwara and Sugawa - area!
- Articles Sorted by Area | Japan| Fukuoka| Experiences & workshops| Gourmet| sightseeing| Hot Spot| Art|
- 2018.02.05
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Exhibition celebrating half a century of Licca! The "50th Aniversary Licca-chan Exhibition" will be held at the Fukuoka City Museum!
The dress-up doll Licca has long been popular with young girls! How many people reading this would have played with a Licca doll as a child? The Fukuoka City Museum is hosting an exhibition that celebrates Licca's 50 year anniversary! Find-out more about the enduring popularity and appeal of this much-loved doll!
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- 2018.02.05
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What bargains will you find at the "Gokoku Jinja Nominoichi (Flea Market)" this weekends?
The 30th Gokoku Jinja Nominoichi flea market will take place on 3rd and 4th February 2018! Well-established traders from all over Kyushu will be selling antique items and various other goods over the two days! Make sure to stop-by and experience the vibrant atmosphere for yourself!
- Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan| Fukuoka| Gourmet| Event Reports| sightseeing| Art|
- 2018.02.02
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"Setsubun Yakuyoke Taisai" at Kushida Jinja! Check-out one of the biggest Otafuku masks in Japan!
The famous "Mame-maki" ceremony (bean scattering ritual) will take place at Kushida Jinja on 3rd Feb! The annual event always draws in huge crowds. Nakamura Kankuro, Nakamura Shichinosuke, Nakamura Senjaku, and Kumamon are scheduled to make guest appearances! Make sure to check-out the huge Otafuku mask!
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FUKUOKA MOTOR SHOW 2017 Event Report
Enjoy our report on the "Fukuoka Motor Show 2017!" The huge-scale automobile trade fair was held in Fukuoka City from 15th to 17th December 2017!
- EVENT SNAPS | Japan| Fukuoka| Event Reports| Hobbies|
- 2018.02.02