The "KAMEN RIDER 50 YEARS EXHIBITION" opens in Fukuoka on 23rd April and runs until 15th May 2022!

Take a trip down memory lane at the "KAMEN RIDER 50 YEARS EXHIBITION!" The retrospective looks back at the history of the hugely popular "Kamen Rider!" All kinds of items will be on display including recreations of various props that were used in the show, which was first broadcast in 1971. The exhibition will open at JR Kyushu Hall (Fukuoka City) on 23rd April and run until 15th May 2022.

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Media (TV / Magazines)｜ Movies｜

2022.04.08

Press conference announcing the production of "DOGENGERS" season 2! Premiere scheduled on 11th April!

Season 2 of Fukuoka's tokusatsu (SFX) series "DOGENGERS" is scheduled to be aired from April 11th♪ We have attended the press conference of "DOGENGERS ~NICE BUDDY~" production which was fun and informative!

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2021.03.12

Fukuoka Otaku Map-ver. 痛 (Two) - KAMEN RIDER STORE in CANAL CITY HAKATA

"KAMEN RIDER STORE in CANAL CITY HAKATA" (a pop-up store) will be open until the end of February 2021! More than 200 goods that were limited to the Tokyo store are now available in Fukuoka♪

Fukuoka Otaku Map | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Hot Spot｜ Media (TV / Magazines)｜ Movies｜ Hobbies｜

2020.12.16

DOGENGERS in various places around the city

DOGENGERS - a local tokusatsu superhero TV show in Fukuoka that became a hot topic in Japan since the first broadcast from April to June this year. Various attractions in Fukuoka have appeared in many scenes♪

Explore the world behind manga, anime and movies! Real-life Locations Tour in Fukuoka | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Event Reports｜ Media (TV / Magazines)｜

2020.08.06

Free streaming for 10 episodes selected from "ULTRAMAN" series will be uploaded consecutively, and available until the end of July♪

ULTRAMAN, the "giant" that fights against strong enemies for justice and to protect the earth. Free streaming for 10 episodes selected from "ULTRAMAN" series will be uploaded consecutively, and available until the end of July♪

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2020.05.18

[Giveaway!] "Ultraman Taiga World in Hakata" opens at JR Kyushu Hall in JR Hakata City (Fukuoka City) from 9 to 18 August!

The new Ultra hero is coming to JR Hakata City! "Ultraman Taiga World in Hakata" opens at JR Kyushu Hall in JR Hakata City, Fukuoka from Friday 9 August to Sunday 18 August!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Media (TV / Magazines)｜

2019.07.18

[Cosplayers Laboratory] #014 - Taiwan - AYA

In the popular Taiwanese section of "Cosplay Laboratory" we bring you some of the most well-known and colorful cosplayers from Taiwan's cosplay scene. #14 in our series features AYA, who is married to JiuJi from our previous installment. Together they joined forces and represented Taiwan at the World Cosplay Summit 2014.

[Cosplayers Laboratory] - Taiwan - | Taiwan｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜ Media (TV / Magazines)｜

2016.01.05

[Cosplayers Laboratory] #013 - Taiwan - JiuJi

From the world of Taiwanese cosplay, we have selected some of the most famous and distinctive cosplayers to introduce you to! For our 13th edition we bring you JiuJi, who participated in the World Cosplay Summit 2014 as a representative of Taiwan!

[Cosplayers Laboratory] - Taiwan - | Taiwan｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜ Media (TV / Magazines)｜

2015.10.02

[Cosplayers Laboratory] #012 - Taiwan - Sameki

Our 12th cosplayer, Sameki likes characters of a dual nature and challenges a wide array.

[Cosplayers Laboratory] - Taiwan - | Taiwan｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜ Media (TV / Magazines)｜

2015.03.26

“MICHELIN GUIDE Fukuoka/Saga 2014 – Special Edition" English Website Opening

Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture and Saga Prefecture, with the cooperation of NIHON MICHELIN TIRE, have produced an English language web version of the MICHELIN GUIDE Fukuoka/Saga 2014 guidebook online for all to see. The guide showcases the very best restaurants and hotels the Saga/Fukuoka area has to offer.

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2014.09.18

“MICHELIN GUIDE Fukuoka/Saga 2014- Special Edition” English Website is opened!

On September 9, 2014, Fukuoka Prefecture Fukuoka City and Saga Prefecture, with the cooperation of NIHON MICHELIN TIRE, have produced an English language web version of the MICHELIN GUIDE Fukuoka/Saga 2014 guidebook online for all to see!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Fukuoka｜ Other Areas｜ Gourmet｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜ Media (TV / Magazines)｜

2014.09.18

[Cosplayers Laboratory] #010 - Taiwan - Cha-guang, Lie-shen

Cosplayer #010: The Taiwanese cosplay duo that made an appearance at the Cosplay World Summit 2013 are undoubtedly a crowd favorite - meet Cha-guang and Lie-shen.

[Cosplayers Laboratory] - Taiwan - | Taiwan｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜ Media (TV / Magazines)｜

2014.07.09

An anime-centric radio program by the name "Ani-tune ❤Fukuoka" is starting broadcasted by CROSS FM.

Have you heard? An anime-centric radio program by the name "Ani-tune ❤Fukuoka" is starting broadcasted by CROSS FM.

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Fukuoka｜ Music｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Event Reports｜ Media (TV / Magazines)｜

2014.05.23

A cover song with Japanese traditional instruments

A YouTube video of a cover version with nearly 300,000 views in just one month!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Music｜ Talent/Idol｜ Media (TV / Magazines)｜ videos｜

2013.06.14

A Yo-Yo Performer Like No Other! So Japan-esque!!

Introducing one fantastic Japanese yo-yo performer who drew a lot of attention with his performance at the TED2013.

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Trends｜ Hot Spot｜ Media (TV / Magazines)｜

2013.05.10

“cool japan mag!” – it’s all things Jpop culture, it’s free and it’s out now!

It has just recently been announced that otaku university student and good friend of asianbeat, “Misamisa,” will be distributing her free paper, “cool japan mag!” to 15 countries and regions around the world!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Trends｜ Media (TV / Magazines)｜

2012.06.21

[ICON] Yonehara Yasumasa - Cheki Wielding Photographer and Spokesman for Youth Culture

Yasumasa Yonehara has built a career for himself taking photos of girls and his ability is recognized world wide. How did he get to be where he is today and what are his thoughts on the present day Japan? Read on!

Icon | Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Fashion｜ Talent/Idol｜ Trends｜ Art｜ Media (TV / Magazines)｜

2012.04.12

[ICON] Ohno Toshiya - Producer with a Modern Day Edge in the Pursuit of Realism

He will tell his future vision and talk about the scene of prosperity as through the editor of stylish magazine "FINE""WARP MAGAZINE JAPAN". You can check a continuation from here....

Icon | Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Fashion｜ Music｜ Event Reports｜ Trends｜ Media (TV / Magazines)｜

2011.05.11

World EVA News

Evangelion is not only popular in Japan, but overseas too. We caught up with Shigeno Makoto, the editor of the Thai cosplay magazine "COSMODE THAILAND" to find out the latest on Evangelion overseas.

World Wide EVA | Manga｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜ Media (TV / Magazines)｜ Hobbies｜

2011.02.03

EVA World News in Pictures

Here are some Evangelion cosplayers COSMODE Thailand found at an event.

World Wide EVA | Manga｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜ Media (TV / Magazines)｜ Hobbies｜

2011.02.02