"Yusuke Yoshigaki Exhibition of Original Illustrations - The Art of Little Witch Academia -" hosted by TRIGGER Inc. starts on 13th Dec. in Fukuoka, Japan!

An exhibition of Yusuke Yoshigaki's original illustrations will be on display at the Gallery Tenjin from 13th to 20th December! Yoshigaki is an animator attached to TRIGGER Inc., the studio behind titles such as "Little Witch Academia" and "KILL la KILL!"

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Anime｜ Event Reports｜ Art｜

2017.12.06

Interview Now - 山口勝平 (Kappei Yamaguchi), 伊藤美来 (Miku Ito) -

Since its initial release over 45 years ago, "MAZINGER Z" has gone on to have a huge influence on the world of Japanese anime. This year sees the fan favorite return as a movie! We spoke with members from the film's cast, Kappei Yamaguchi and Miku Ito at the "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2017!" We've also got a couple of awesome prizes to give away!

Interview Now | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Movies｜

2017.12.04

Check out the "Fukuoka Motor Show 2017 -Changing how we live together with our cars -" on December 15th-18th!

The bi-annual Fukuoka motor show will be at the Marine Messe Fukuoka and two other venues, from December 15th (FRI) - 18th (MON)!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Experiences & workshops｜ Event Reports｜ Other genre｜ Hobbies｜

2017.12.01

#20 Lolita Tea Party in Brazil!

In mid-October I visited Brazil, which is on the opposite side the world to Japan! The flight time was similar to my Chile trip last year! It's great to see how excited people in South America are getting about lolita fashion!

Misako Aoki's Travel Diary from the World of Lolita | Japan｜ Other Areas｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Fashion｜ Event Reports｜ Talent/Idol｜ Hot Spot｜

2017.11.23

Vol.30 Annabel - Finding My Musical Treasures -

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 a singer, lyricist, Annabel!

TEAM SAKUSAKU presents - Favorite Collections - | Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Music｜ Anime｜ J-POP｜

2017.11.17

The Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament starts in Fukuoka on 12th November!

In order to promote the upcoming Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament, which starts on 12th November, the stable master Sakaigawa paid a visit to the Fukuoka Prefectural offices alongside big name wrestlers Harumafuji, Kisenosato, and Goeido!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ sports｜

2017.11.10

World Fashion Snaps / TOKYO 東京 ULTRA JAPAN 2017

"ULTRA JAPAN 2017" was the venue for our 15th installment of "World Fashion Snaps!" This was the fourth time that we've reported from "ULTRA JAPAN," which takes place in Odaiba, Tokyo! Take a look at some of the most popular styles and fashion trends on display at this much-loved urban festival!

World Fashion Snaps | Japan｜ Tokyo｜ Fashion｜

2017.11.10

November 9th is "ramugi" (ラー麦: ramen wheat) day! To celebrate, we sampled "Menbijin," noodles that are made with 100% "ramugi"!

A brand of semi-dry thin, straight noodles made with 100% "ramugi" called "Menbijin" has been released! We picked up a pack to sample how they taste!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ Trends｜

2017.11.09

Cat Furniture Manufactured in the "furniture town," Okawa City!

Cute news from Okawa City, one of the leading furniture producing regions in the whole of Japan! Cat-sized furniture is currently being produced in the local area! Just looking at the photos is sure to leave you feeling warm and cozy!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ videos｜

2017.11.08

A special exhibition called "GeGeGe Exhibition" is being held to celebrate Mizuki and provide a retrospective of his work!

The famous manga artist and yokai specialist Shigeru Mizuki sadly passed away in November 2015. To celebrate his life and provide a retrospective of his work a special exhibition called "GeGeGe Exhibition" is being held at the Fukuoka Prefectural Art Museum!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Art｜

2017.11.07

Promotional video for Kawasaki-machi (Fukuoka) has been released! “Chikuho! Kawasaki-machi”

A promotional video for Kawasaki-machi, a place that once flourished as a coal mining town, has been released! The 4-minute clip, which shows off some of the area's most charming qualities, features the popular comedian Dayu Koume who shares a lot in common with Kawasaki-machi native and nationally loved singer Koume Akasaka!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Talent/Idol｜ videos｜

2017.11.02

Interview Now - Yuthana Boonorm & Violette Wautier -

Our exclusive interview with music festival promoter Yuthana Boonorm (TED) and Singer and model Violette Wautier who came from Thailand for being guests at the Fukuoka Asian Picks, Aisan Music Exchange Event! We asked them about their event participation and their time in Fukuoka!

Interview Now | Japan｜ Thailand ｜ Fukuoka｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Music｜ Event Reports｜ Hot Spot｜

2017.11.01

#19 Lolita Tour Around China!

I am so grateful that I get the chance to go to China almost every month! Seeing lolita fashion so popular over there really fills me with joy! Luckily, I was able to visit again this October!

Misako Aoki's Travel Diary from the World of Lolita | Japan｜ China｜ Beijing｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Fashion｜ Event Reports｜ Talent/Idol｜ Hot Spot｜

2017.10.26

A range of valuable sessions to be held at the "CEDEC + KYUSHU 2017!" Plus, the chance to try out the new "GRAN TURISMO SPORT!"

The "CEDEC + KYUSHU 2017" conference for computer entertainment developers will be held in Fukuoka city on Sat. 28th October 2017. There will be a number of sessions held during the event covering all kinds exciting topics! There will also be talks and presentations for newcomers to the industry!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Anime｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Event Reports｜ Digital Products｜

2017.10.25

Vol.29 ANTIC CAFE - Teruki - With Us You Get The “Honmono” (Real Thing) -

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!" This installment features the drummer of internationally popular visual-k rock band, Antic Café (An Cafe), Teruki!

TEAM SAKUSAKU presents - Favorite Collections - | Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Music｜ J-POP｜

2017.10.20

One of Kyushu's largest pop culture events! The "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2017" is coming soon!

An event filled with exciting spectacles and attractions, one of Kyushu's largest pop culture events is coming soon! The "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2017" will be held on the 4th and 5th November at the West Japan General Exhibition Center Annex and Aruaru City!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Experiences & workshops｜ Music｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Gourmet｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ J-POP｜

2017.10.19

FUKUOKA RAMEN MAP - [EXTRA EDITION] Street Stalls

Find-out more about Hakata ramen and the different kinds of ramen restaurants in the Fukuoka area in this easy-to-understand series. Be sure to join us as we check-out an array of ramen joints around Fukuoka's street stalls, "yatai"!

Fukuoka Ramen Map | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ sightseeing｜

2017.10.13

[Feature] ULTRA JAPAN 2017 - One the world’s most widely spoken about entertainment movements -

The dance music festival "ULTRA JAPAN" has been featured in asianbeat for the last three years! This year we are back covering ULTRA, a movement that no longer be overlooked in a conversation about the Japanese music and fashion scenes!

feature | Japan｜ Music｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ Trends｜ Club music｜

2017.10.10

FUKUOKA ANPANMAN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM in MALL

April 2014 - FUKUOKA ANPANMAN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM in MALL Opens in Fukuoka City!

Hot Spots - Things to see and do! | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Anime｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

2017.10.04

Tonkotsu ramen campaign is underway! Win a trip to Fukuoka through Instagram!

Fukuoka's tonkotsu ramen campaign is now underway! Add the tag "#fukuoka_tonkotsu" to your Instagram post and be in with a shot of winning a five day four night trip to Fukuoka!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Indonesia｜ Japan｜ China｜ Thailand ｜ Taiwan｜ Fukuoka｜ Hong Kong｜ Other Areas｜ France｜ Gourmet｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜

2017.10.02