Interview Now - FAKY -

Check-out our interview with "FAKY," the alternative four-piece girl group that brings together unique personalities from various backgrounds! Find-out more about their first live headline show '"Unwrapped" -Encore Edition-!' We also have some awesome prizes to give away!

Interview Now | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Music｜ J-POP｜ Club music｜

2018.03.02

Vol.32 Takahiro Mizushima & A9 Shou - 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 Voice Actor, Takahiro Mizushima, and visual-kei Rock Band Vocalist, Shou, of A9.

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2018.01.26

Vol.31 Takahiro Mizushima & A9 Shou - A Talk (Part 1) -

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 Voice Actor, Takahiro Mizushima, and visual-kei Rock Band Vocalist, Shou, of A9.

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

2018.01.19

[Feature Events] Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2017

One of largest celebrations of sub-culture in the entire region, the "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival (KPF)" was recently held for the fourth time! We have got photos from both days of the event for you to check-out, as well as some cool prizes to give away! Read on to find-out more!

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

2017.12.18

Vol.30 Annabel - Finding My Musical Treasures -

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!" In this episode we caught up with a singer, lyricist, Annabel!

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

2017.11.17

Interview Now - Yuthana Boonorm & Violette Wautier -

Our exclusive interview with music festival promoter Yuthana Boonorm (TED) and Singer and model Violette Wautier who came from Thailand for being guests at the Fukuoka Asian Picks, Aisan Music Exchange Event! We asked them about their event participation and their time in Fukuoka!

Interview Now | Japan｜ Thailand ｜ Fukuoka｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Music｜ Event Reports｜ Hot Spot｜

2017.11.01

Vol.29 ANTIC CAFE - Teruki - With Us You Get The “Honmono” (Real Thing) -

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 the drummer of internationally popular visual-k rock band, Antic Café (An Cafe), Teruki!

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

2017.10.20

One of Kyushu's largest pop culture events! The "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2017" is coming soon!

An event filled with exciting spectacles and attractions, one of Kyushu's largest pop culture events is coming soon! The "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2017" will be held on the 4th and 5th November at the West Japan General Exhibition Center Annex and Aruaru City!

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

2017.10.19

[Feature] ULTRA JAPAN 2017 - One the world’s most widely spoken about entertainment movements -

The dance music festival "ULTRA JAPAN" has been featured in asianbeat for the last three years! This year we are back covering ULTRA, a movement that no longer be overlooked in a conversation about the Japanese music and fashion scenes!

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2017.10.10

Vol.28 Pikarin Shiina - From Prejudice to Positive -

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 Hikari Shiina, an idol from the world of demons and spirits!

TEAM SAKUSAKU presents - Favorite Collections - | Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Fashion｜ Music｜ Manga｜ Game & e-Sports｜ J-POP｜

2017.09.25

SUNSET LIVE 2017 Instant Updates! Report from Day 2!

This year saw "SUNSET LIVE," one of Fukuoka's best-loved and most well-established festivals, celebrate its 25th anniversary. Read-on to discover what went down on the second and final day of the event!

SUNSET LIVE｜Instant Report | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Music｜ Event Reports｜ J-POP｜ Club music｜

2017.09.20

SUNSET LIVE 2017 Instant Report Day 1!　

This year one of Fukuoka's best-loved and most well-established festivals "SUNSET LIVE 2017" celebrated its 25th anniversary. Read-on to find-out what happened during the first day of the event!

SUNSET LIVE｜Instant Report | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Music｜ Event Reports｜ J-POP｜ Club music｜

2017.09.11

Interview Now - Flower -

"Flower" have started to perform overseas just as they celebrate five years since first forming. We caught up with three of their members, Manami Shigetome, Shuuka Fujii, and Mio Nakajima to find-out how they are doing! We also have signed presents to give away, so do not miss-out!

Interview Now | Japan｜ Thailand ｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Fashion｜ Music｜ Talent/Idol｜ J-POP｜

2017.09.04

This year saw the well-established "Busan International Rock Festival" return for the 18th time!

The "Busan International Rock Festival" was held from 8th to 13th August! This year Fukuoka bands "THE GOGGLES" and "NOAHTIC" performed at the event!

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

2017.08.24

SUNSET LIVE 2017

The music festival "SUNSET LIVE 2017" will be held over two days, from the 2nd to 3rd September, at Keya Beach, Fukuoka! Check-out our report on one of the biggest events on the Fukuoka summer calendar!

Sunset Live | Fashion｜ Music｜ Event Reports｜ Hot Spot｜ J-POP｜ Club music｜

2017.08.23

Vol.26 MINT - Don’t Give Up on What You Like Doing and Your Dreams Will Come True in One Form or Another! -

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 episode we’re joined by designer-cum-musician and model, MINT!

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

2017.07.21

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

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

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