Hakata Gion Yamakasa 2017 "Kazariyama / Kakiyama" Photo Report

This is the first year "Hakata Gion Yamakasa" has been held since becoming a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. As such, it has been getting even more attention than usual! Check-out our photo report, which focuses on the festival's "kazari-yama" and "kaki-yama" floats!

EVENT SNAPS | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜ Art｜

2017.07.07

Interview Now - ROMEO -

The Korean idol group "ROMEO" debuted in May 2015 with an average age of just over 17! They are finally set to release their first single in Japan on 19th July! We sat down for an interview with the members, who are wowing crowds in Korea and Japan with their incredible song and dance routines! We also have signed gifts to give away, so keep reading!

Interview Now | Japan｜ Korea｜ Fukuoka｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Music｜ Event Reports｜ Talent/Idol｜ K-POP｜

2017.07.06

ROMEO Showcase in Fukuoka, Live Report

Ahead of the debut release in Japan on 19th July, the seven piece Korean boy band "ROMEO" stopped by Fukuoka during their promotional tour of Japan. Check-out our report on their dynamic live showcase, which was filled with powerful dance routines and awesome vocals!

EVENT SNAPS | Japan｜ Korea｜ Fukuoka｜ Music｜ Event Reports｜ Talent/Idol｜ K-POP｜

2017.07.06

The huge fashion event TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION returns to Kitakyushu for the third time bigger and better than ever!

"takagi presents TGC KITAKYUSHU 2017 by TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION" will be held on 21st October at West Japan General Exhibition Center Annex! A special launch event was held for the press at the Rihga Royal Hotel Kokura on 22nd June! Find-out more!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Fashion｜ Event Reports｜ Talent/Idol｜

2017.06.30

#15 Misako Aoki at the "Anime Matsuri 2017" in Houston, USA!

A big event held every year in Houston, USA, the "Anime Matsuri" welcomes lots of models, cosplayers, and artists from Japan attend! This year's festival was held from 7th to 9th April and Misako Aoki was there making a guest appearance as a lolita model!

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

2017.06.22

[Tickets to be won!] The latest "POWER RANGERS" Hollywood blockbuster finally reaches Japan!

A new film version of the "American Super Sentai" drama series "POWER RANGERS" is back in cinemas after a 20-year wait! The latest "POWER RANGERS" Hollywood blockbuster finally opens in Japan on July 15th! To celebrate the release, 10 (five pairs) asianbeat readers will be invited to attend an advanced screening! Don't forget to apply!

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

2017.06.19

Vol.25 愛乙女☆DOLL (LOVELY DOLL) - Our Favorite Things -

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!" Our guests for this installment are the members of idol unit “LOVELY DOLL,” Miyu Aisako, Karen Asahina, Riona Ohta, and Miki Sakura.

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

2017.06.16

"KING OF PRISM - PRIDE the HERO -" Advanced Screening & Onstage Remarks - Fukuoka Report

Following the success of the anime "KING OF PRISM by PrettyRhythm" last year, "KING OF PRISM - PRIDE the HERO -" is set to hit cinemas nationwide on June 10th! An advanced screening was held at T-JOY Hakata and featured special guest appearances from Junta Terashima (Shin Ichijo) & Yuma Uchida (Yu Suzuno)! Read on to find-out more!

EVENT SNAPS | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Anime｜ Event Reports｜ Movies｜

2017.06.09

Interview Now - 寺島惇太 (Junta Terashima), 内田雄馬 (Yuma Uchida) -

The much anticipated latest work from "Kinpri," "KING OF PRISM -PRIDE the HERO-" will be released nationwide on June 10th! Junta Terashima (Shin Ichijo) and Yuma Uchida (Yu Suzuno) were special guests at an advanced screening held in Fukuoka. We met up to find-out more about the film and their lives outside of work!

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

2017.06.09

[Feature] "MCPO AWARD 2017"

The "Manga CPO" was established in Fukuoka to search for the world's next generation of creative individuals. The "MCPO AWARD 2017" was open to anyone in the globe! A public screening of the applicants work was held on the 16th April. Read on to find-out more!

[Feature] "MCPO AWARD" | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Event Reports｜ Art｜

2017.06.01

[Feature] "MCPO AWARD"

The "Manga CPO" was established in Fukuoka to search for the world's next generation of manga artists and illustrators. The "MCPO AWARD 2017" was open to anyone in the globe!

manga | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Event Reports｜ Art｜

2017.06.01

A love-themed "Hello Kitty Cafe" has opened in PARCO Fukuoka for a limited time!

"Hello Kitty" has an enduring popularity both inside and outside of Japan across all age groups. Featuring a Hello Kitty-inspired menu and fun merchandise, the "Hello Kitty Cafe" has opened in PARCO Fukuoka for a limited time only! There are also Sanrio Danshi (Boys)-themed dishes and good for guests to enjoy!

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

2017.05.31

FUKUOKA RAMEN MAP - Kitakyushu Area

Providing easily accessible information about Hakata ramen and ramen restaurants in Fukuoka, in this section we will be introducing some of the best places to find ramen in the Kitakyushu area!

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

2017.05.26

"FOSA Welcome Party 2017" this Sunday! Come and join!

The Fukuoka Overseas Students Association (FOSA) Welcome Party will be held at Elgala Hall on Sunday 28th May to bring together international students about to embark on life in Fukuoka!

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

2017.05.25

#14 Fashion Festival Hosted by Chinese Magazine "GIRLISM!"

A fashion show hosted by Chinese lolita magazine "GIRLISM" was held on April 15th. Misako Aoki got the chance to attend and appeared as a guest model in the main event!

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

2017.05.25

Fukuoka Otaku Map-ver. 痛 (Two) – ANIMEGA Tenjin Loft

The latest edition of Fukuoka Otaku Map-ver. 痛 (Two) explores ANIMEGA Loft Tenjin, a hobby shop that stocks thousands of items related to anime, manga and computer games!

Fukuoka Otaku Map | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Hot Spot｜ Hobbies｜

2017.05.22

Vol.24 AKIRA - I Want to be the Person I’m not Ashamed to be -

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!" For this installment we caught up with AKIRA, one of the top cross-dressing "boy style" models around!

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

2017.05.19

Fukuoka City Botanical Garden (福岡市植物園)

At the Fukuoka City Botanical Garden visitors can enjoy a wide variety of seasonal flowers and plants! There's also beautiful rose gardens, greenhouses, and an observation deck to experience!

Lovely Gardens | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ sightseeing｜

2017.05.15

Lovely Gardens

Discover a wonderful English Garden surrounded by a lake and beautiful roses that bloom in the month of May, as well as the Fukuoka City Botanical Garden, which features an observation deck and greenhouses where you can enjoy seasonal flowers!

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

2017.05.15

English Garden

Step in to Japan University of Economics' English Garden, which is surrounded by a huge lake that's home to frolicking swans, as well as gorgeous roses that bloom during the month of May!

Lovely Gardens | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ sightseeing｜

2017.05.12