"THE LIVELY" has finally opened in Fukuoka! Check-out this lifestyle hotel's stylish, open plan interior!

One of the main aims of "THE LIVELY FUKUOKA" hotel is to create "a place that brings together opportunities, information and people from all over the world." The renovated interior of the 50-year-old building looks great on camera!

A Guide to Unique & Funky Hotels in Fukuoka! | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Accommodation｜ Music｜ sightseeing｜ Club music｜

2019.08.16

Interview Now - 小岩井ことり (Koiwai Kotori) -

We had the chance to interview Koiwai Kotori, the voice artist of Fukuoka-born VOCALOID duo "MEIKA Hime & Mikoto!" We will also be covering an event called "Koiwai Kotori's Live Lecture on the Game Commentary feat. MEIKA Hime & Mikoto" held on Sunday, July 7♪

Interview Now | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Music｜ Anime｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Event Reports｜ Talent/Idol｜

2019.08.09

SUNSET LIVE 2019

One of the biggest summer festivals in Fukuoka, "SUNSET LIVE", will be held at Keya Beach and Camping Ground in Itoshima, Fukuoka for 2 days from Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th September! asianbeat presents pre-event info and after report on what the festival will be like on the day. Enjoy!

Sunset Live | Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Music｜ Hot Spot｜ J-POP｜ Club music｜

2019.07.09

New Fukuoka-Born Characters, "鳴花ヒメ・ミコト" (MEIKA Hime & Mikoto) related event scheduled! Guest appearance by voice actor Koiwai Kotori!

New Fukuoka-born characters, "鳴花ヒメ・ミコト" (MEIKA Hime & Mikoto) related one-day event, "Koiwai Kotori's Live Lecture on the Game Commentary feat. MEIKA Hime & Mikoto", will be held at Tenjin VIVRE on Sunday 7 July! The guests slated to appear are voice actor Koiwai Kotori and creator "mathru@kanimisoP"!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Music｜ Anime｜ Trends｜ J-POP｜

2019.06.24

The FUKUOKA YAHUOKU! DOME hosts the "FUKUOKA MUSIC FES" for the first time on Sunday 30th June! Kyary Pamyu Pamyu and RYUCHELL will be at the event!

The FUKUOKA YAHUOKU! DOME will host the "FUKUOKA MUSIC FES" for the first time on Sunday 30th June! The music festival will welcome a great line up of guests, including the likes of Kyary Pamyu Pamyu and RYUCHELL!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Music｜ Talent/Idol｜ J-POP｜

2019.05.17

The popular idol group "HKT48" have been appointed to help front a car tax campaign! Three members of the group visited Fukuoka Prefectural Governor Hiroshi Ogawa!

The popular idol group "HKT48" have been appointed to help front a car tax campaign! Miku Tanaka, Hana Matsuoka, and Hirona Unjo paid a courtesy call to Fukuoka Prefectural Governor Hiroshi Ogawa on Wednesday 8th May!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Fukuoka｜ Music｜ Talent/Idol｜

2019.05.09

[Feature FACo2019] RUNWAY REPORT / LIVE STAGE

Reporting on "LIVE STAGE" shrouded in passion where Japanese and Korean artists get up on stage! Don't miss the section where Japanese comedians took to the stage and reveal powerful dance moves and songs!

[Feature] FACo2019 | Japan｜ Korea｜ Fukuoka｜ Music｜ Event Reports｜ Talent/Idol｜ J-POP｜ K-POP｜

2019.04.25

Interview Now - 伊万里有 (Yu Imari) -

Having been casted in 2.5D musicals such as "Touken Ranbu," Yu Imari is an actor who has gained popularity over the years, both inside and outside of Japan. This time, he has come to Fukuoka on campaign for his second album, "My Love Is...", which was released on 3 April. We went to ask him about his thoughts on Fukuoka, to which he has a deep connection, and on his attempt at emotional music!

Interview Now | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Music｜ Anime｜ Talent/Idol｜ J-POP｜

2019.04.19

FM Fukuoka Presents "YUZU" Premium Talk Event Report

Reporting on the special event to commemorate the 30th anniversary of IMS, a large-scale commercial complex in Tenjin, Fukuoka - "Thank you, IMS 30th Anniversary, Claps and Cheers, FM FUKUOKA Presents 'YUZU' Premium Talk"!

EVENT SNAPS | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Music｜ Event Reports｜ J-POP｜

2019.04.11

On 2 May (Thursday, Public Holiday), an Anison specialized event "ANISON NIPPON 2019" will take place in Fukuoka!

On 2 May (Thursday, public holiday), at IMS Square in Tenjin, Fukuoka, the free, outdoor DJ event, "ANISON NIPPON 2019," will be held for the first time! A total of 18 Anison DJs are scheduled to take the stage! Fans of Anison, don't miss this!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Music｜ Anime｜ J-POP｜ Club music｜

2019.04.05

Interview Now - 峯田茉優 (Mayu Mineda), 福原綾香 (Ayaka Fukuhara), 阿部里果 (Rika Abe) -

On 23rd February (Saturday), at the Next Stars Circle, an event that was held for the first time to cheer on the "next stars" from Fukuoka in field of voice acting, we interviewed the "next star" Mayu Mineda, and special guests Ayaka Fukuhara and Rika Abe! There are amazing presents to be given out, so please read until the end.

Interview Now | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Music｜ Anime｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Event Reports｜

2019.04.03

The "FASHION MONTH FUKUOKA ASIA" will run from 2nd February through to 10th March!

"FASHION MONTH FUKUOKA ASIA" is just round the corner! Fukuoka is set to turn into a fashion capital this February, generating a huge buzz around the city! Be sure to enjoy all the attractions!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Experiences & workshops｜ Fashion｜ Music｜ sightseeing｜ Art｜

2019.02.01

[Feature Events] Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2018

The "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2018" took place on 10th and 11th November! The event is one Kyushu's biggest celebrations of sub culture! This year was the festival's 5th anniversary! It's now firmly established on the event calendar! Check-out our KPF 2018 special report!

events | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Experiences & workshops｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Music｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ J-POP｜

2018.12.28

Vol.41 MIKOTO - Embracing otome-kei style! -

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 artist, composer, and songwriter MIKOTO!

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

2018.11.16

TEAM SAKUSAKU presents - Favorite Collections -

Members of "TEAM SAKUSAKU," which is made up of various kinds of artists from different genres, will be telling us about a few of their favorite things under the theme of "Crying Out Love from the Center of J-POP Culture! Please check-it-out!

Serialized Columns | Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Fashion｜ Music｜ Talent/Idol｜

2018.11.16

Celebrating its 5 year! The "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2018" is just round the corner!

The "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2018 (KPF)" is just round the corner! This huge annual festival of pop culture will take place on 10th and 11th November in the West Japan General Exhibition Center Annex, Fukuoka, Japan!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Experiences & workshops｜ Music｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Gourmet｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ J-POP｜

2018.11.05

Vol.40 Seiji Mizushima (水島精二) ＆ Saki Suzuki (鈴木沙季) - A Talk (Part 2) -

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 animation director Seiji Mizushima and DMM RESORTS producer Saki Suzuki!

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

2018.11.02

SUNSET LIVE 2018 ARTIST REPORT - FREAK -

"Sunset Live 2018!" Read-on to find-out more about FREAK's act at the "Sunset Live 2018!"

SUNSET LIVE 2018 | Fukuoka｜ Music｜ Event Reports｜ J-POP｜

2018.10.26

SUNSET LIVE 2018 ARTIST REPORT - Rappelkopf -

The Korean rock band "Rappelkopf" were one of the overseas acts that performed at "Sunset Live 2018!" Read-on to find-out more about their set!

SUNSET LIVE 2018 | Fukuoka｜ Music｜ Event Reports｜ K-POP｜

2018.10.26

SUNSET LIVE 2018 ARTIST REPORT - 水曜日のカンパネラ (Wednesday Campanella) -

"Sunset Live 2018!" Read-on to find-out more about Wednesday Campanella's act at the "Sunset Live 2018!"

SUNSET LIVE 2018 | Fukuoka｜ Music｜ Event Reports｜ J-POP｜

2018.10.26