The "Fukuoka Welcome Campaign AUTUMN 2017" starts from 1st October!

The "Fukuoka Welcome Campaign AUTUMN 2017" offers discounts and special prizes to tourists from overseas! The promotion will take place at facilities throughout the center of Fukuoka and starts from 1st October!

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

2017.09.29

Explore hot spots with the "MUSEUM Excursions Pass"!

The "MUSEUM Excursions Pass" is a special book of coupons that offer great discounts at a range of arts and cultural facilities! The deals run from 1st October to 31st December, so be sure not to miss-out!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Experiences & workshops｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜ Art｜

2017.09.28

#18 "AngelsHeart Ochakai (Tea Party)" in Beijing

I was lucky enough to go to Beijing in August! Actually, I was also there in July, so it had only been about a month since I was last there! I've realized that I get the chance to visit at least one region in China pretty much every month!

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

2017.09.28

Vol.28 Pikarin Shiina - From Prejudice to Positive -

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 Hikari Shiina, an idol from the world of demons and spirits!

TEAM SAKUSAKU presents - Favorite Collections - | Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Fashion｜ Music｜ Manga｜ Game & e-Sports｜ J-POP｜

2017.09.25

The mysterious skin shedding creatures that help deliver the weather forecasts! "Dappys" is a unique anime that originated in Fukuoka!

Dappys are captivating creatures that cast of their old skin and appear in a refreshing new form. Find-out more about these "cugly"characters who help deliver a particularly surreal weather forecast for the Fukuoka area!

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

2017.09.22

[INFORMATION] The 2017 Asia Digital Art Award FUKUOKA is now receiving applications!

The "2017 Asia Digital Art Award FUKUOKA" is currently accepting applications. Those thinking of applying can enter either the "General Category" or "Student Category," and their work should fall into one of the following sections, still images, moving images, interactive art, or entertainment.

information | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Art｜ Digital Products｜

2017.09.21

SUNSET LIVE 2017 Instant Updates! Report from Day 2!

This year saw "SUNSET LIVE," one of Fukuoka's best-loved and most well-established festivals, celebrate its 25th anniversary. Read-on to discover what went down on the second and final day of the event!

SUNSET LIVE｜Instant Report | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Music｜ Event Reports｜ J-POP｜ Club music｜

2017.09.20

The "MARVEL / AGE OF HEROES EXHIBITION" Fukuoka Report!

From August 26th to October 1st, The "MARVEL / AGE OF HEROES EXHIBITION" at the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum! This is the same exhibit that was in Tokyo that had over 300,000 visitors earlier this year! We got the opportunity to go and check-out what it looks like inside!

EVENT SNAPS | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Other Areas｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Event Reports｜ Art｜ Movies｜ Hobbies｜

2017.09.12

SUNSET LIVE 2017 Instant Report Day 1!　

This year one of Fukuoka's best-loved and most well-established festivals "SUNSET LIVE 2017" celebrated its 25th anniversary. Read-on to find-out what happened during the first day of the event!

SUNSET LIVE｜Instant Report | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Music｜ Event Reports｜ J-POP｜ Club music｜

2017.09.11

The "MARVEL / AGE OF HEROES EXHIBITION" has opened at the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum!

"MARVEL" is continuously producing charismatic, much-loved heroes in their films and comics. The "MARVEL / AGE OF HEROES EXHIBITION" is currently on at the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum until October 1st, 2017!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Event Reports｜ Hot Spot｜ Art｜ Hobbies｜

2017.09.08

[Information] The Fukuoka Prefecture, North America Office will be running a booth at the "J-POP SUMMIT 2017!"

The "J-POP SUMMIT" culture festival has been held in San Francisco every year since 2009! At this year's event the Fukuoka Prefecture, North America Office will be running a booth in collaboration with the travel agency H.I.S!

information | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Other Areas｜ Gourmet｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜

2017.09.05

Interview Now - Flower -

"Flower" have started to perform overseas just as they celebrate five years since first forming. We caught up with three of their members, Manami Shigetome, Shuuka Fujii, and Mio Nakajima to find-out how they are doing! We also have signed presents to give away, so do not miss-out!

Interview Now | Japan｜ Thailand ｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Fashion｜ Music｜ Talent/Idol｜ J-POP｜

2017.09.04

Lolita Fashion Photo Gallery

A total of 20 contestants participated at special fashion contest, which was held during the "Lolita Tea Party in Fukuoka 2016!" Check-out the lolita fashion styles of the tea party participants!

Lolita Tea Party in Fukuoka 2016 Photo Report | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Fashion｜ Event Reports｜

2017.09.01

Lolita Tea Party in Fukuoka 2016 Photo Report

The "Lolita Tea Party in Fukuoka 2016" was held on 3rd November. During the event there was a talk from Japan Lolita Association President Misako Aoki and a fashion contest for the participants. The Omula Beauty Creates also helped give international students lolita makeovers! Find-out what happened at this gorgeous, cozy lolita tea party!

FASHION SNAPS | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Fashion｜ Event Reports｜

2017.09.01

Misako Aoki’s Signed Photo Giveaway!

Three lucky asianbeat readers can win a signed photo from Misako Aoki in our present giveaway! We’re waiting for your applications!

Misako Aoki's Timeless Trip in Fukuoka - Just like a picture book! Pretty clothes in beautiful locations - | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Talent/Idol｜

2017.08.30

This year saw the well-established "Busan International Rock Festival" return for the 18th time!

The "Busan International Rock Festival" was held from 8th to 13th August! This year Fukuoka bands "THE GOGGLES" and "NOAHTIC" performed at the event!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Korea｜ Music｜ Event Reports｜

2017.08.24

#17 My First Tea Party in Chicago

In July I went to an event in Chicago! I have been to various places in America before, but this was my first time in Chicago. ANA currently fly direct from Japan, so the trip is pretty straight forward! Chicago is famous for many things, including Garrett Popcorn, who even have a store in Harajuku, which always has lines of customers waiting to get in.

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

2017.08.24

Press conference and talk held to mark the establishment of "Project Studio Q Inc." (Studio Q)!

On July 12th a press conference and talk were held at Fukuoka growth next, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi, to mark the creation of a new anime and CG production company called "Project Studio Q Inc." (Studio Q).

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

2017.08.23

Interview Now - EGOIST -

The musical unit EGOIST have created theme tunes for numerous smash hits! On August 16th, their new track "英雄 運命の詩 (Eiyu Unmei no Uta,)" which features in the opening credits of the TV anime "Fate/Apocrypha," was released! We caught up with vocalist chelly while she was in Fukuoka. Do not miss-out on some great prizes!

Interview Now | Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Anime｜ J-POP｜ Movies｜

2017.08.21

Find-out more about “Henkei Shojo,” an enigmatic anime that has been viewed more than 4.5 million times worldwide!

Released online in March, "Henkei Shojo" ("変形少女" lit: Transforming Girls) is a series of short enigmatic anime episodes that explores what happens to a group of young girls who have the ability to suddenly transform!

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

2017.08.18