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Interview Now - Tochi Ueyama, Suu Minazuki, Takahiro Seguchi, Haruhiko Mikimoto, Reine Hibiki, Makoto Kaneuji (Manga CPO) -
The manga and illustrator "MCPO AWARD 2017" judging panel met on 14th April to hold a public screening of applicants' works. We met up with them to talk about the response to the first ever "MCPO AWARD 2017" and the points that aspiring manga artists should keep in mind if they are looking to improve. We have signed cards to give away, so be sure not to miss-out!
- Interview Now | Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Event Reports｜ Art｜
- 2017.05.11
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Fairytale-like Cafes and Shops
Join Misako Aoki as she introduces us to a lolita cafe, an Alice in Wonderland inspired bakery and a retro/modern Western-style cafe restaurant. Why not spend some time in one of these fairytale-like places and completely lose track of time?
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Interview Now - BNK48 -
Three members of the newly formed group "BNK48," perspective captain Cherprang, Can, and Nam-Nueng visited Fukuoka and took to the stage at FACo! We spoke to them about their lives as idols in Thailand, what they're interested in, and their goals for the future!
- Interview Now | Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Music｜ Anime｜ J-POP｜
- 2017.05.01
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#13 Lolita fashion, a big hit in Mexico! Tea ceremony and fashion show at the "J'fest" event!
From the end of March to the beginning of April, Misako was in Mexico City to make a guest appearance at an event called "J'fest." Coincidently, ANA started a direct flight from Tokyo to Mexico City in early February!
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Japan's first hologram theater-cum-live performance space will open on Wednesday 3rd May in Aruaru City! Aruaru City's 5th anniversary official ambassador, AKB48's Yuki Kashiwagi will be performing live!
Japan's first hologram theater-cum-live performance space will open on Wednesday 3rd May in "Aruaru City," Kitakyushu City! AKB48's Yuki Kashiwagi was also announced as "Aruaru City's 5th anniversary official ambassador!"
- Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Music｜ Hot Spot｜ Digital Products｜
- 2017.04.25
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Vol.23 Minami Kizuki - My Hometown, Amami -
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!" The spotlight for this installment falls on the fabulous songstress and Amami native Minami Kizuki!
- TEAM SAKUSAKU presents - Favorite Collections - | Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Music｜ J-POP｜
- 2017.04.21
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Special exhibition "Louvre No.9 - Manga, the 9th Art” at the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum opened on 15th April!
Shining a spotlight on "manga," a special exhibition called "Louvre No. 9 - Manga, the 9th Art" opened at the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum on 15th April and is being held under the supervision of the Louvre Museum!
- Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Event Reports｜ Art｜
- 2017.04.20
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A procession of people dressed in traditional Japanese clothing, we went along to enjoy the “Akama-shuku Matsuri!”
Located in Munakata City, every year Akama-shuku hosts the "Akama-shuku Matsuri" around the same time the local brewery Katsuya Shuzo opens up its cellar! One of the main events, the "Hanayome Dochu" sees people participating in traditional Japanese outfits! It's a bit like being back in the Edo Period!
- Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜
- 2017.04.14
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Recreating scenes from the movie, the "Kimi no Na wa. (your name.) Cafe" is now open in Fukuoka PARCO for a limited time!
Recreating scenes from the worldwide smash hit movie, the "Kimi no Na wa. (your name.) Cafe" has finally opened in Fukuoka PARCO's "THE GUEST cafe & diner" for a limited time!
- Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ Movies｜ Collaboration items｜
- 2017.04.12
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Enjoy the best sake that breweries have to offer! "The 3rd Chikugo Nanakoku Sake Cultural Expo" will be held at the Kyushu Geibun-kan!
"The 3rd Chikugo Nanakoku Sake Cultural Expo" will be held on 8th April in a park that's just a 1-minute walk away from the "Chikugo-Funagoya Station, Kyushu Shinkansen." Compare sake from local breweries and enjoy some delicious snacks!
- Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜
- 2017.04.03
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#12 Launching a collaboration with a Chinese shoe brand!
Springtime means that cherry blossom (sakura) season is nearly here! Sakura are one of the first images that people conjure up when they think about Japan, which makes you realize that they are something to be proud of and enjoy!
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The "asianbeat / FACo Kawaii Ambassador" visited the Governor of Fukuoka Prefecture!
Out of 560 applicants, "8 asianbeat / FACo Kawaii Ambassadors" were chosen from China, Thailand, Vietnam and Taiwan through a web-based vote hosted by asianbeat. On Thursday 16th March they paid a visit to the Governor of Fukuoka Prefecture!
- Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ China｜ Thailand ｜ Taiwan｜ Vietnam｜ Fukuoka｜ Fashion｜ Event Reports｜
- 2017.03.21
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Vol.22 Touko Nakamura - A dream borne out from my passion -
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 university student and anison DJ Touko Nakamura!
- TEAM SAKUSAKU presents - Favorite Collections - | Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Music｜ Anime｜ J-POP｜ Club music｜
- 2017.03.17
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[Feature] FACo2017
It's that time of year again, the "Fukuoka Asia Collection (FACo)" is back! Stay tuned to meet the Kawaii Ambassadors, find-out about all the events and discover what went down in our after report!
- Fukuoka Asia Collection (FACo) | Japan｜ China｜ Thailand ｜ Taiwan｜ Vietnam｜ Fukuoka｜ Fashion｜ Event Reports｜ Talent/Idol｜ Trends｜
- 2017.03.13
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Good luck! Hoping to become a World Heritage Site, the event "Chalk Art Live" was held in Fukuoka Yokamon Hiroba!
"Chalk Art Live" was held in Fukuoka Yokamon Hiroba on 10th February, with Nao Tashima and Ayumi Nawa, two chalk artists active in the Fukuoka area!
- Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ Art｜
- 2017.03.10
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Interview Now - SCANDAL MAMI -
Known all over the world, it's been 10 years since the girl band "SCANDAL" formed. MAMI was in Fukuoka doing promos, so we caught up to find-out about their album release, recording new tracks and what she likes to do on her days off! We also have prizes to give away, so keep on reading to be in with a chance of winning!
- Interview Now | Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Fashion｜ Music｜ Anime｜ J-POP｜
- 2017.03.09
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Turning up the volume! This year’s "LOVE FM FESTIVAL 2017" will be held over three days!
In addition to all the great artists who will be performing live, at this year's "LOVE FM FESTIVAL 2017" you will also be able to experience food from different cultures with their "World Donburi (World Don)." This annual event, which welcomes huge numbers of visitors, will take place from the 10th to 12th March at the Fureai Hiroba!
- Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Music｜ Gourmet｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜
- 2017.03.08
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[Cosplayers Laboratory - China edition - by asianbeat ] Special Edition - Huang Jing-Xiang (黄靖翔)
Having garnered attention from all over the world, Huang Jing-Xiang returns to make another appearance in "Cosplayers Laboratory!" In this special edition check-out our exclusive interview with him, enjoy his cosplay photos and find-out more about his work as an actor/model!
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[MON and STAY’s "full-on" Fukuoka Trip] Miyajidake Shrine (宮地嶽神社)
MON and Stay tell us all about the charming "Miyajidake Jinja" shrine, which is located in Fukutsu City! Read-on to discover more about what the 8 smaller shrines located inside the grounds and "Hikari no Michi" (Path of Light) that leads down to the sea!
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[Special Feature] The 1st Kitakyushu International Manga Competition
The "Kitakyushu International Manga Competition" aims to broaden people's knowledge of the culture surrounding this popular art form! The pro-am contest accepted unpublished works from all over the world. Submissions came from artists active overseas, as well as people striving to work in the Japanese manga industry!
- [Feature] "KITAKYUSHU INTERNATIONAL MANGA COMPETITION" | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Event Reports｜ Art｜
- 2017.03.06
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