Chikugo area - Hirokawa, Chikugo, Okawa, Omuta - Guide brought to you by Setsu!

Taiwanese student Setsu reports on some of the most charming sites to see in the Chikugo - Hirokawa, Chikugo, Okawa, Omuta - area!

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2017.08.14

"刀剣乱舞-本丸博- (Touken Ranbu -Honmaruhaku-)" Fukuoka Report

A huge exhibition tracking the rise of "Touken Ranbu -ONLINE-" is taking place in Fukuoka to celebrate its second anniversary! We went along to the opening ceremony to check-out what it looks like inside!

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2017.08.01

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!

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2017.07.21

[Information] Providing international visitors / residents the chance to come into contact with Japanese culture! The "Fukuoka Cultural Experience Program 2017" is currently looking for participants!

Fukuoka Prefecture will be holding a series of "uniquely Fukuoka" cultural experiences for international visitors / residents from 2nd August! We are looking forward to seeing lots of people get involved, including exchange students!

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2017.07.13

Hakata Gion Yamakasa 2017 "Kazariyama / Kakiyama" Photo Report

This is the first year "Hakata Gion Yamakasa" has been held since becoming a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. As such, it has been getting even more attention than usual! Check-out our photo report, which focuses on the festival's "kazari-yama" and "kaki-yama" floats!

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2017.07.07

Okawa Kumiko (大川組子)

Taiwanese student Setsu visited Okawa to report on one of the area's most famous crafts, the woodwork technique known as "Okawa Kumiko."

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2017.06.23

[Feature] "MCPO AWARD 2017"

The "Manga CPO" was established in Fukuoka to search for the world's next generation of creative individuals. The "MCPO AWARD 2017" was open to anyone in the globe! A public screening of the applicants work was held on the 16th April. Read on to find-out more!

[Feature] "MCPO AWARD" | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Event Reports｜ Art｜

2017.06.01

[Feature] "MCPO AWARD"

The "Manga CPO" was established in Fukuoka to search for the world's next generation of manga artists and illustrators. The "MCPO AWARD 2017" was open to anyone in the globe!

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2017.06.01

Interview Now - Tochi Ueyama, Suu Minazuki, Takahiro Seguchi, Haruhiko Mikimoto, Reine Hibiki, Makoto Kaneuji (Manga CPO) -

The manga and illustrator "MCPO AWARD 2017" judging panel met on 14th April to hold a public screening of applicants' works. We met up with them to talk about the response to the first ever "MCPO AWARD 2017" and the points that aspiring manga artists should keep in mind if they are looking to improve. We have signed cards to give away, so be sure not to miss-out!

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2017.05.11

Special exhibition "Louvre No.9 - Manga, the 9th Art” at the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum opened on 15th April!

Shining a spotlight on "manga," a special exhibition called "Louvre No. 9 - Manga, the 9th Art" opened at the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum on 15th April and is being held under the supervision of the Louvre Museum!

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2017.04.20

Good luck! Hoping to become a World Heritage Site, the event "Chalk Art Live" was held in Fukuoka Yokamon Hiroba!

"Chalk Art Live" was held in Fukuoka Yokamon Hiroba on 10th February, with Nao Tashima and Ayumi Nawa, two chalk artists active in the Fukuoka area!

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2017.03.10

[Special Feature] The 1st Kitakyushu International Manga Competition

The "Kitakyushu International Manga Competition" aims to broaden people's knowledge of the culture surrounding this popular art form! The pro-am contest accepted unpublished works from all over the world. Submissions came from artists active overseas, as well as people striving to work in the Japanese manga industry!

[Feature] "KITAKYUSHU INTERNATIONAL MANGA COMPETITION" | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Event Reports｜ Art｜

2017.03.06

Made using Okawa techniques, the "MUJYOAN -OKAWA1536-" collapsible tea room went down a storm at the Grammy Awards!

Made by combining the skill of craftsman from Okawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture, the "MUJYOAN - OKAWA 1536 -" collapsible tea room was on display at the 59th Grammy Awards' official gift lounge. Check-out our report on what happened and what some of the top artists around the world had to say about it!

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2017.03.01

The "MUJYOAN - OKAWA 1536 -" collapsible tea room will be displayed at the Grammy Awards’ official gift lounge!

Known as a "town of furniture and wood making," Okawa City has launched the "OKAWA 1536" project to promote "Okawa Furniture" abroad. Made using Okawa techniques, the "MUJYOAN -OKAWA 1536-" collapsible tea room will be on display at the 59th Grammy Awards' official gift lounge in L.A. from 9th to 11th Feb.!

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2017.02.03

The "Early Spring Collection of Animals and Small Puppet Exhibition" opened at the "Fukuoka Yokamon Hiroba!"

The "Early Spring Collection of Animals and Small Puppet Exhibition" showcases handicrafts that feature animals and opened on 11th Jan. at the "Fukuoka Yokamon Hiroba," on the 11th floor of the Fukuoka Prefectural Government offices. It runs until 24th Mar. and is free to view!

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2017.01.30

The next-gen musical instrument app "KAGURA" won big at the "Global Innovator Conference 2016" in China!

On November 5th several industry leaders from across the world participated at the "Global Innovator Conference (GIC) 2016" in Beijing, China. Developed by Fukuoka-based Shikumi Design Inc., the next-gen musical instrument app "KAGURA" won the "Future-Maker Award!"

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2016.11.30

Get swept up in the world of mushrooms! The "Fukuoka Kinoko Taisai (Fukuoka Mushroom Festival) 2016" is nearly upon us!

Experience the charm of mushrooms! The "Fukuoka Kinoko Taisai (Fukuoka Mushroom Festival) 2016" is back and will be held at the Gokoku Shrine, in Fukuoka City!

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2016.10.31

［Information］The "KITAKYUSHU INTERNATIONAL MANGA COMPETITION" is now open!

The "KITAKYUSHU INTERNATIONAL MANGA COMPETITION" is looking for the best 4koma manga from across the globe! There's a staggering 500,000 yen available in prize money, and with the "TOKIWA Creator Award" providing work support to the winner, this is a massive opportunity for anyone looking to become a manga artist in Japan!

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2016.09.13

Overflowing with laughter, Beat Takeshi’s "Art Takeshi Exhibition" makes its way to the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum!

Beat Takeshi is not only a much loved and admired comedian, but also a world renowned a film director. A multi-talented individual, the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum, will be hosting an exhibition featuring 100 pieces of his artwork, including films, prints and collages!

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2016.08.18

Daikaiju invades Fukuoka Art Museum! Tracking the traces of the “Godzilla” movies!

The latest in the series of "Godzilla" movies, "Shin Godzilla" hits cinemas in Japan TODAY! The final exhibition before the Fukuoka Art Museum undergoes a period of renovation will be "Godzilla at the Museum: Creative Tracks of Daikaiju," which opened on Friday 15th July 2016!

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2016.07.29