The unstoppable "Kimetsu love"!! Exhibition "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Zenshuchu-ten" is here in Fukuoka!

Ongoing exhibition "Kimetsu no Yaiba Zenshuchu-ten" at Hakata Hankyu Department Store (Fukuoka City) will be held until Monday 14th December 2020! An amazing exhibition to find out the unknown facts of the anime and the characters!

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2020.12.04

[EVENT SNAPS] "Mugiwara no Ichimi (The Straw Hat Pirates)" are back to Canal City Hakata with the new show "ONE PIECE WATER SPECTACLE"♪

ONE PIECE "Mugiwara no Ichimi" (The Straw Hat Pirates) is back! Are you ready to be enlivened by the powerful Luffy and his team? Come watch the projection mapping and fountain show "ONE PIECE WATER SPECTACLE 3" at Canal City Hakata!

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2020.11.24

Fukuoka Otaku Map

In this feature we'll be introducing you to Fukuoka's anime and cosplay scene, but the term "otaku" doesn't just apply to a single subculture, it's used to refer to "enthusiasts" of various genres.

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2020.11.19

Fukuoka Otaku Map-ver. 痛 (Two) - Showa Fancy Shop Aozora Ningen (昭和ファンシーショップ 青空人間)

Discover the zakka / miscellaneous goods store full of Showa retro items - Showa Fancy Shop "Aozora Ningen"! Introducing this hidden spot where "you will only find cute and old-fashioned items"!

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2020.11.19

"THE ANIMATION OF CHIBI MARUKO CHAN 30th anniversary exhibition" at Fukuoka Asian Art Museum ongoing until Sunday 29 November!

As an anime series favoured by many generations, an exhibition celebrating the 30th anniversary of the broadcast of CHIBI MARUKO CHAN is now held at Fukuoka Asian Art Museum! Don't miss the chance to see the precious exhibits and merchandise!

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2020.11.12

A death battle is awaiting! "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the MOVIE: Mugen Train" to be released soon!

"Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the MOVIE: Mugen Train" will be released in Japan on Friday 16th October! Can't wait to see the thrilling battle between Tanjirō and the Oni (demons)!

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2020.10.13

JR Kyushu limited express train wrapped with Tanjirō and other characters running now! The real "Mugen Train" is coming soon in November!

A special collaboration between JR Kyushu and "Kimetsu no Yaiba" is carried out to commemorate the release of "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the MOVIE: Mugen Train" on 16 October! Limited express trains and the special version of steam locomotive are wrapped with Kamado Tanjirō and other characters!

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2020.10.08

The "OBATA TAKESHI EXHIBITION: NEVER COMPLETE" is being held at Kitakyushu Manga Museum until Sunday 6th December!

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the artist's career, the "OBATA TAKESHI EXHIBITION: NEVER COMPLETE" will be held at Kitakyushu Manga Museum from Saturday 3rd October to Sunday 6th December 2020! Let's take this chance to look back on the history of manga artist Obata Takeshi, the illustrator of "DEATH NOTE" and other popular manga!

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2020.10.02

A limited-time shop of "DETECTIVE CONAN", DETECTIVE CONAN PLAZA is opening from Friday 11th September at Fukuoka PARCO!

"DETECTIVE CONAN" is a popular Japanese manga/anime that widely supported by fans from different generations. We have a good news for all of the fans, as there will be a limited-time shop "DETECTIVE CONAN PLAZA" opening on Friday 11th September at Fukuoka PARCO! If you are in town, check out the limited items and novelty items that are only available at the shop!

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2020.09.11

Fukuoka Otaku Map -ver. 痛 (Two) - CAPSULE TOY STORE ‘Gashapon "no" department store’ - Canal City Hakata

Fukuoka Otaku Map - ver. 痛 (Two) is back with a brand new installment! Introducing one of the largest Gashapon space in Japan with 2,200 machines, CAPSULE TOY STORE ‘Gashapon "no" department store’ - Canal City Hakata!

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2020.09.01

Explore the world behind manga, anime and movies! Real-life Locations Tour in Fukuoka

Introducing real-life locations that have been featured in manga, anime and movies! Explore the world of these productions and discover new excitements!

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2020.08.06

The final series of manga-ka Sakisaka Io's trilogy! A live-action movie "Omoi, Omoware, Furi, Furare" to be released on Friday 14 August in Japan!

After starring in the movie "Kimi no Suizō wo Tabetai" (EN: I Want to Eat Your Pancreas), Hamabe Minami and Kitamura Takumi are being co-stars again in the live-action movie "Omoi, Omoware, Furi, Furare" (EN: Love Me, Love Me Not)", which will be released on Friday 14 August 2020 in Japan!

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2020.08.03

Nokonoshima Island Park (のこのしまアイランドパーク)

Nokonoshima - an island on Hakata Bay. Located at the north of the island, Nokonoshima Island Park has become one of the main places featured in the manga "Hotomeku Kakashi" (serialized in Monthly BIG GANGAN)♪

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2020.07.16

[INFORMATION] Call for entries - The 5th "Kitakyushu International Manga Competition"!

The 5th "Kitakyushu International Manga Competition" call for entries has started from 1st June 2020. Both professionals and amateurs are qualified. For those who are interested in manga, how about giving yourself a chance to take the challenge?

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2020.06.10

CD album released! Latest work from "ACTORS" series featuring male voice actors and VOCALOID songs!

The CD album of the latest work from the "ACTORS" series featuring popular male voice actors and VOCALOID songs, has been released! You will find voice actors from Fukuoka, and those who have appeared in one of asianbeat's interview corners, too♪

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2020.06.08

"Absolutely Interesting" manga works have been announced in "Piccoma AWARD 2020"!

The digital manga and novel subscription service "Piccoma" has announced the 7 "Piccoma AWARD 2020" winning works!

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2020.06.03

Fukuoka Otaku Map-ver. 痛 (Two) - animate Fukuoka PARCO

Fukuoka Otaku Map - ver. 痛 (Two) is back with a brand new installment! This time we are going to introduce the relocated and reopened "animate Fukuoka PARCO"!

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2020.05.25

Regional revitalization through fantasy novel!? "Goriyaku Project" has been launched!

The "Goriyaku Project" has been launched with the aim of regional revitalization through various activities including production of fantasy novels. Meet the attractive characters designed by Imigimuru!

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2020.05.15

The award-winning works of 24th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize was announced!

The award-winning works of 24th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize was announced! The Grand Prize went to the historical romance, "Nyx no Lantern". Born and raised in Fukuoka, Hasegawa Machiko was awarded to a Special Prize!

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2020.05.13

To everyone fighting against the virus, there's a message from DORAEMON!

While our daily lives remain constrained due to the COVID-19 pandemic, DORAEMON has a message for everyone who is fighting against the virus.

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2020.05.12