Fukuoka is the setting for the story behind YOASOBI's latest song "Haruka"!?

YOASOBI's latest song "Haruka" released in December 2020 is based on the novel "Tsukiouji" (lit: Moon Prince) written by Suzuki Osamu (TV/screen writer) specially for their new song. It's a heartwarming story set in Fukuoka♪

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2021.01.25

Interview Now - yonawo -

It's the unique kind of grooviness that you'll get hooked on! Check out the interview with the 4-piece band "yonawo", who share genreless music from Fukuoka! Stay until the end to find out more about the wonderful gifts♪

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2021.01.13

Fukuoka Illumination 2020

Winter is coming to Fukuoka. Check "Fukuoka Illumination 2020" to find out the latest information of the lovely and heartwarming illumination spots in Fukuoka!

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2021.01.07

Interview Now - 雷擎 / L8ching -

The interview with Taiwanese singer-songwriter, L8ching! Performed at the guest live show of FUKUOKA ASIAN PICKS, a music cultural event held online on Saturday 12 and 13 Sunday September 2020.

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2020.12.08

Snow Man's first starring in a film - "Takizawa Kabuki ZERO 2020 The Movie" - to be released in Japan on Friday 4 December!

A movie adaptation of popular theatre show directed by Takizawa Hideaki - "Takizawa Kabuki ZERO 2020 The Movie", starring Snow Man (9-member idol group), will be released on Friday 4th December! What a captivating 2 hours and 19 minutes show!

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2020.11.17

A must-see if you are interested in anime songs! A free outdoor ani-son event "Otafuri!!" coming soon in November in Chikugo City (Fukuoka)!

A free outdoor anime song event "Otafuri!!" will be held on Sunday 1st November at Chikugo Regional Park in Chikugo City (Fukuoka Prefecture). Isn't it the best to enjoy anime songs in the breezy autumn day? Find out more about it!

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2020.10.21

JO1's 1st album release & live streaming concert dates have been announced! Find out more about the press conference!

The global boy group JO1 has announced the dates for the 1st album release ("The STAR") as well as live streaming concert! Come find out more about the press conference!

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2020.10.09

The big joint event in autumn "Asian Party" has started! Let's enjoy various contents online this year!

"Asian Party" is an annual autumn event in Fukuoka. In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, besides the drive-in theater and a few of other actual events, this year there will be many online contents available for you to feel the Asian vibe even when you are at home!

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2020.09.18

This September, "MUSIC ACTION FUKUOKA" is carried out in order to support live houses and local artists from Fukuoka! Live music available online everyday!

September is the month when the city centre is livened up by the musical event "Fukuoka Music Month". This year, the organizer of "Fukuoka Music Month" is holding an online program/event "MUSIC ACTION FUKUOKA" in order to support the music industry in Fukuoka!

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2020.09.14

FAP2020 "FUKUOKA ASIAN PICKS"

The creative music festival that connects Fukuoka and Asia, "FUKUOKA ASIAN PICKS 2020", will be held online on 12 September (Saturday) & 13 September (Sunday)! Don't miss out the live video of 6 up-and-coming Asian artists/bands (including "the perfect me" from Fukuoka) and other exciting highlights!

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2020.09.10

FUKUOKA ASIAN PICKS Guest Artists

Introducing 6 up-and-coming artists/bands who will be attending Asian music culture event "FUKUOKA ASIAN PICKS", held online on 12 and 13 September (Saturday & Sunday)!

FAP2020 "FUKUOKA ASIAN PICKS" | Indonesia｜ Japan｜ Thailand ｜ Taiwan｜ Fukuoka｜ Music｜ J-POP｜ Club music｜

2020.09.10

Interview Now - 川尻蓮 Kawashiri Ren (JO1) -

Formed in an audition show, the 11-member boy group "JO1" has been very active since their debut in March this year! They are going to release the second single album "STARGAZER" on Wednesday 26th August. Check out our exclusive interview with a Fukuoka-native member, - Kawashiri Ren!

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2020.09.09

Fukuoka Otaku Map -ver. 痛 (Two) - Nishi-Nippon City Bank HKT48 Theater

Located on the 1st floor at BOSS E・ZO FUKUOKA, HKT48's private theater is going to reopen after 4 years! The opening of Nishi-Nippon City Bank HKT48 Theater is scheduled for late October 2020!

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2020.09.04

Interview Now - 向山毅 Mukaiyama Takeshi (SOLIDEMO) -

Sometimes cool, sometimes elegant - it is the eight-member vocal group SOLIDEMO. This time, we have done an email interview with one of the members, Mukaiyama Takeshi, the sub-leader of the group and is known for his high-pitched singing!

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2020.08.18

culenasm (クレナズム)

2 years after the formation, the four-piece band "culenasm" is garnering more and more attention as a Neo-shoegaze band. Their new song "Hitori Nokorazu Niramitsukete (EN.: Daggers)" has been released since Wednesday 5 August . Check the article to find out more about their new music!

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2020.08.13

Feature "Music Scene!!! - featuring artists with links to FUKUOKA! -"

To all music fans who follow latest music, this is a must-see! From Feature "Music Scene!!!", we are going to introduce some Fukuoka-related new artists!

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2020.08.13

A new special feature about musicians with strong presence in Fukuoka's music scene has launched!

A new special feature "Music Scene!!!" introducing passionate artists in "The City of Music: Fukuoka" has been launced! Check it out for more information about events and live shows♪

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2020.07.30

Murasato Ann (村里 杏)

Began musical activities in the age of 14, Murasato Ann has shown her great musical talent in various forms from drum performance, composing to recordings! Definitely one of the most incredible and unconventional artists!

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2020.07.29

the perfect me

Introducing a solo artist active in Fukuoka - the perfect me. A sound creator with incredible composition and mixing skills in different music genres!

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2020.07.13

Attractions

What they are aiming for are Asia and the world! The 4-piece rock band that has just released their new song "Blood Pressure" in June - Attractions!

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2020.07.02