Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2022

One of Kyushu's largest pop culture festivals will return to Kitakyushu for the first time since 2019! Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival (KPF) will be held from 26th to 27th November 2022. Kitakyushu City hosts the event, which will welcome an exciting array of popular voice artists and musical performers as guests!

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2022.09.28

[News #1] Popular voice artists will be making an appearance at Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2022!

Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival (KPF) 2022 will be held on Sat. 26th and Sun. 27th November 2022! Popular voice artists such as Kamiya Akira, Chiba Shigeru, Furukawa Toshio, Hirakawa Daisuke, Ishikawa Kaito will be making an appearance!

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2022.09.28

BATTEN GIRLS ♡ Munakata

Fukuoka Prefecture's Munakata City Tourism Ambassadors "BATTEN GIRLS" have put together a plan you have to check out! This has been created to help visitors get the most out of their trips to Munakata! Make sure to take a closer look at the contents if you are a fan! The ambassadors have shared their memories of Munakata Taisha, Michi no Eki Munakata, and Umi-ing Oshima etc.! Keep reading to find out more about these spots and the group's experiences!

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2022.09.16

[Feature] Let's dive into the world of BATTEN GIRLS!

"BATTEN GIRLS" are back with a new line-up! If you are interested in finding out more about this popular six piece idol group make sure to check out "Let's dive into the world of BATTEN GIRLS!" This special feature shines a light on each member in the current line up and highlights sightseeing information connected to the group!

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2022.09.16

Interview Now - Qumali Depart (Sao Niko, Yuu Nako, Nanase Mana) -

Check out our interview with Sao Niko, Yuu Nako, and Nanase Mana from Qumali Depart! This exciting idol group will performing in Fukuoka on 19th Sept. 2022 (DRUM LOGOS) as part of their nationwide "Quma-chan no Wa!" tour! We also have a cool prize to give way... So make sure to keep reading!

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2022.09.02

Interested in finding out more about Batten Girls? Here are some tracks you have to check out!

BATTEN GIRLS are an idol group based in Fukuoka / Kyushu, Japan. From classic idol tracks to cutting-edge sounds... The group are known for songs that have a cool vibe and explore various outlooks on the world. This article aims to tell you more about five of BATTEN GIRLS tunes, including their latest single "Kouno Minato!"

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2022.08.17

Fukuoka Otaku Map-ver. 痛 (Two) HINATAZAKA46 OHISAMA cafe

For a limited time only: HINATAZAKA46 OHISAMA cafe is open until September 30th (Friday) on the 9th floor in JR Hakata City, Fukuoka City. Taste original dishes and use the opportunity to buy some rare goods on offer. Dive into the refreshing pop world cafe of HINATAZAKA46!

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2022.08.01

BATTEN GIRLS 7th Anniversary Live Show - Special Report

BATTEN GIRLS 7th Anniversary Live Show was held in Fukuoka City in July 2022! The group delivered a fabulous Japanese-style performance and sang some of their most popular dance tracks. The audience was blown away by the group's dynamic live show!

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2022.07.29

BATTEN GIRLS × Fukuoka Hot Spots

We asked BATTEN GIRLS, an idol group based in Fukuoka, Kyushu, to tell us about some local sites they would recommend checking out. During their discussion about "Fukuoka's best places to explore," the group revealed what locations they would like domestic and international tourists to visit!

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2022.07.13

Meet the Group! - each member takes it in turn to introduce someone else!

In April 2021, two new members joined "BATTEN GIRLS." This marked a new departure for this popular idol group! Each member takes it in turn to introduce someone else in our unique special feature! This is a great chance to learn more about the current line up. You'll feel like you know them once you've read this article!

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2022.06.15

"Chuang 2021" show's former trainee, Fukuoka-native Harabe Ryo (Bling Bling) visits Dazaifu!

Harabe Ryo, also known as "Bling Bling", is a former trainee/contestant of the popular idol audition program "Chuang 2021" (Produce Camp 2021). He originally is from Fukuoka and also currently lives there. We accompanied him while he explored the Dazaifu area: Homangu Kamado Shrine, which is famous for marriage and matchmaking and the Oniyaki Kawara Soba noodle restaurant KAGURA, which is famous for the unusual, colorful Kawara-soba dish. How did Ryo enjoy his Dazaifu tour? Check out our video and find out!

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2022.05.27

Interview Now - SIN -

Check out our interview with SIN, a Thai artist whose debut Japanese single was released in February 2022! SIN's beautiful soothing voice will transport you to another world!

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2022.05.25

คิดถึง♡ฟุกุโอกะ - We miss FUKUOKA♡ -

Make sure to check out "- We miss FUKUOKA ♡ -!" if you want to find out more the local area! This special feature sees a number of Thai celebrities talk about their experiences of Fukuoka! Find out more about their love of the region and some of the best local sites they have visited!

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2022.03.25

SPECIAL INTERVIEW - Sunny Suwanmethanont -

We met with the prolific Thai actor Sunny Suwanmethanont for this edition of "คิดถึง♡ฟุกุโอกะ - We miss FUKUOKA♡". Sunny spoke to us about his memories of Fukuoka, local food, manga, and anime! We have typed up some of Sunny's comments, which you can only find read here!

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2022.03.18

SPECIAL INTERVIEW - Kacha Nontanun -

Check out our interview with popular Thai artist Kacha Nontanun! During our talk, Kacha told us about some of the best sites to visit and most tasty dishes to sample in Fukuoka. We recorded our chat with Kacha and can't wait for everyone to see the video! Make sure to keep reading if you want to find out what he had to say about Fukuoka!

คิดถึง♡ฟุกุโอกะ - We miss FUKUOKA♡ - | Japan｜ Thailand ｜ Fukuoka｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Music｜ Talent/Idol｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

2022.03.04

Chicappa-sai 2021

Check out the gathering of the 12 idol groups for the big event "Chicappa-sai 2021", which took place in Fukuoka City (Marine Messe Fukuoka B Hall) on Sunday 12th December 2021! Let's take a deep dive into the 7 idol groups (including 3 Fukuoka based idol groups) and check out the exclusive interview and our photo report from the event!

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2022.02.09

LinQ - Live Performance at "Chicappa-sai 2021" - Report

LinQ performed at "Chicappa-sai 2021" in Fukuoka City. The event took place in December 2021 and provided the idol group with an opportunity to showcase their new song and costumes! The audience was super excited to see LinQ perform live in their hometown!

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2022.02.09

BATTEN GIRLS - Live Performance at "Chicappa-sai 2021" - Report

BATTEN GIRLS performed live at the "Chicappa-sai 2021" music event, which was held in Fukuoka City on December 12th 2021. The idol group have been making big strides in the industry since their super catchy dance track "OiSa" became a big hit! Their dynamic performance at the show captivated the entire venue!

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2022.02.02

≠ME - Live Performance at "Chicappa-sai 2021" - Report

The idol group "≠ME" made an appearance at the "Chicappa-sai 2021" music event, which was held in Fukuoka City on Sunday 12th December 2021. The group delivered an energetic, up-tempo six-song set. The audience was blown away by their breathtaking performance!

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2022.01.31

Interview Now - 九州女子翼 (Kyushu Girls Wing) -

Check out our interview with "Kyushu Girls Wing!" The idol group, who have been venturing out across Fukuoka and Kyushu, performed at "Chicappa-sai 2021!" We have photos of the members in action at the event, which took place in Fukuoka City on Sunday 12th December 2021!

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2022.01.21