#7 New experiences for Misako! Visiting 3 cities in 1 week! – First time trips to Hong Kong Disneyland Park, Wuhan and Chongqing! -

I went to events in Hong Kong, Wuhan and Chongqing! I was in China right in the middle of their holiday period, and with all the events going on, this was the first time that I returned to Japan having stopped by 3 different cities!

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

2016.10.27

Experience Japanese culture in Canal City Hakata! The "Canal Tourist Lounge" opened on Friday 21st October 2016!

The "Canal Tourist Lounge" opened on Friday 21st October 2016 in Canal City Hakata! Catering for the needs of people visiting from abroad, this tourist information center doesn't just provide news about tourist spots, but also gives visitors the chance to experience Japanese culture!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

2016.10.27

"COOL KITAKYUSHU!" The “Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2016” is coming soon!

Under the theme of "COOL KITAKYUSHU," this year's "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2016 with Aruaru City" will be held over 2 days, from Saturday 5th to Sunday 6th November 2016!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Event Reports｜ Talent/Idol｜

2016.10.26

[Cosplayers Laboratory] - Japan - #017 Natsumi Shirahoshi

"Cosplayers Laboratory - Japan -" is one of the most popular sections of our website and is back with a new guest. Japanese cosplayers have been gaining attention from all over the world. For our 17th installment we caught up with the popular cosplayer Natsumi Shirahoshi.

[Cosplayers Laboratory] - Japan - | Japan｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜

2016.10.24

The long awaited new production finally hits Kyushu! "Musical 'PRETTY GUARDIAN SAILOR MOON' -Amour Eternal-" will open in Fukuoka soon!

The hugely popular "PRETTY GUARDIAN SAILOR MOON" is taking the musical “’‘PRETTY GUARDIAN SAILOR MOON' -Amour Eternal-" to Kyushu for the first time! Performances will be held at the Canal City Theater in Hakata, Fukuoka, over 2 days (Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th October 2016)!

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

2016.10.20

TEAM SAKUSAKU will be throwing their first PARTY on 19th December 2016!

19th December 2016 would have been the late Sakurai Takamasa's birthday and on that day, in order to carry on the legacy of a person who championed J-POP culture all across the globe, TEAM SAKUSAKU will hold a party to help spread his spirit from Tokyo to the rest of the world!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Tokyo｜ Fashion｜ Music｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Event Reports｜ Talent/Idol｜ J-POP｜

2016.10.19

Vol.15 Chiaki Ishikawa - Become Yourself -

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 a singer-songwriter, Chiaki Ishikawa!

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

2016.10.14

"ULTRA JAPAN 2016" DAY1 Photo Report

"ULTRA JAPAN 2016" took place in Odaiba, Tokyo from 17th to 19th September 2016! Check-out our photo report to find out what went down!

PARTY SNAPS | Japan｜ Tokyo｜ Fashion｜ Music｜ Event Reports｜ Club music｜

2016.10.12

"ULTRA JAPAN 2016" DAY2 Photo Report

ULTRA JAPAN 2016 took place in Odaiba, Tokyo from 17th to 19th September 2016! Check-out our photo report to find out what went down!

PARTY SNAPS | Japan｜ Tokyo｜ Fashion｜ Music｜ Event Reports｜ Club music｜

2016.10.12

"ULTRA JAPAN 2016" DAY3 Photo Report

ULTRA JAPAN 2016 took place in Odaiba, Tokyo from 17th to 19th September 2016! Check-out our photo report to find out what went down!

PARTY SNAPS | Japan｜ Tokyo｜ Fashion｜ Music｜ Event Reports｜ Club music｜

2016.10.12

[Feature] "ULTRA JAPAN 2016" A pioneering, modern youth culture movement that continues to grow and evolve!

The annual urban dance music festival "ULTRA JAPAN," which asianbeat has been reporting on for the last two years, is back in town. Once again we will be doing a feature on this amazing event, as well as its expanding links with the fashion world.

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2016.10.12

If you're interested in baking Japanese-style bread, why not try making "an-pan?"

There’s been all kinds of different breads (pan) that have been created in Japan, such as "melon-pan," "jam-pan," "cream-pan," and "curry-pan." In this article I will be showing you how to bake "an-pan," a type of bread that was first made during the Meiji Period.

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

2016.10.11

"Cosplay Collection 011 in Fukuoka" - At the Venue

Here is our "Cosplay Collection 011 in Fukuoka"report from the venue! With boats cruising along the bay and Hakata Port just behind them, the cosplayers in attendance got to take photos against a backdrop truly unique to Fukuoka and were keen to show off their amazing outfits!

"Cosplay Collection 011 in Fukuoka" Photo Report | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Cosplay｜ Event Reports｜

2016.10.05

"Cosplay Collection 011 in Fukuoka" Photo Report

With events taking place at locations all over Asia, the "Cosplay Collection" is an event that is popular both inside Japan and overseas. On May 29th 2016 the "Cosplay Collection 011 in Fukuoka" took place at the Hakata Port International Terminal and you can find-out more about the day in our report, here!

COSPLAY SNAPS | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜ Event Reports｜

2016.10.05

Cosplay Snaps

We met up with some of the cosplayers who were in attendance at the "Cosplay Collection 011 in Fukuoka." Here are some top quality snaps of them in action!

"Cosplay Collection 011 in Fukuoka" Photo Report | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Event Reports｜

2016.10.05

[Information] "KURATE Gakuen" is searching for "KURATE Gakuen ‘Moe Ambassadors!’"

"KURATE Gakuen" is looking for "KURATE Gakuen 'Moe Ambassadors'" to not only act as a bridge between Kurate-machi and the rest of Asia, but also help spread the charming appeal of the town to the rest of the world! In order to get a real feel for the place and all it has to offer, those selected as Moe Ambassadors will be invited to visit Kurate-machi!

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2016.10.04

"Chun Shui Tang (春水堂)" finally reaches western Japan! The Taiwanese café known for specializing in tea and has opened a new branch in the Tenjin Chikagai!

The Taiwanese café "Chun Shui Tang (春水堂)" specializes in all things tea and has finally opened its first store in western Japan! Located in the Tenjin Chikagai (Nishi 6 Bangai), the board outside the store advertises "Tapioca Milk Tea" and "Gyuniku-men (Beef Noodle Soup)," giving shoppers a real taste of Taiwan!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Taiwan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

2016.10.03

Vol.14 hitomi - Being a Maid is My Favorite Thing! -

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 a maid cafe "@home cafe" president, hitomi!

TEAM SAKUSAKU presents - Favorite Collections - | Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Fashion｜ Gourmet｜ Talent/Idol｜

2016.09.30

SUNSET LIVE 2016 Instant Updates! Report from Day 2

"SUNSET LIVE 2016" is a firm fixture on the Fukuoka calendar and this year marks the 24th time the festival has been held! Find-out more about all the excitement by checking out our report on the second day of the festival, here!

Instant Updates! | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Music｜ Event Reports｜ J-POP｜ Club music｜

2016.09.23

SUNSET LIVE 2016 Instant Updates! Report from Day 1

"SUNSET LIVE 2016" is much-loved and well-established on the Fukuoka calendar. This was year they were back for the 24th time and you can find out what went down on Saturday here, in our report on the first day of the festival!

Instant Updates! | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Music｜ Event Reports｜ J-POP｜ Club music｜

2016.09.23