"'Kimetsu no Yaiba' Matsuri Biyori" will be held simultaneously at three locations in Tokyo, Yokohama, and Fukuoka from 11th March to 15th May 2022!

"'Kimetsu no Yaiba' Matsuri Biyori" will be held at Canal City OPA from 11th March to 15th May 2022! Visitors can expect to find all kinds festival-style mini-games and products at this collaborative event between TV anime "Kimetsu no Yaiba" and NAMJATOWN!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Collaboration items｜

2022.03.09

Have you seen the JR Kyushu trains that feature "Jujutsu Kaisen" characters on their exterior? The vehicles will be in operation until the end of February 2022!

JR Kyushu are operating some trains in the local region that feature characters from the hugely popular anime "Jujutsu Kaisen" on the exterior of their carriages. Gojo Satoru, Okkotsu Yuta, Itadori Yuji, and other key characters have been incorporated into the dynamic designs!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Experiences & workshops｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Trends｜ Movies｜ Collaboration items｜

2022.02.08

The only official Nintendo store in Japan is coming to Kyushu! Visit the pop-up store at FUKUOKA PARCO which opens until 25th July (Sun)!

The only official Nintendo store in Japan, "Nintendo TOKYO", is going to set up pop-up stores at 5 PARCO in different places of Japan. We have taken this rare opportunity to take a look and will share with you everything about the store!

EVENT SNAPS | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ Collaboration items｜

2021.07.02

[Prize giveaway!] "Ramugi Baby-Star (Kyushu limited edition tonkotsu ramen flavor)"... Made with 100% ramugi!

Make sure to check-out "Baby-Star (Kyushu limited edition tonkotsu ramen flavor)!" This special limited edition Kyushu snack is made with 100% ramugi, a special type of wheat that was developed in Fukuoka Prefecture specifically for ramen!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ Collaboration items｜

2018.06.29

A love-themed "Hello Kitty Cafe" has opened in PARCO Fukuoka for a limited time!

"Hello Kitty" has an enduring popularity both inside and outside of Japan across all age groups. Featuring a Hello Kitty-inspired menu and fun merchandise, the "Hello Kitty Cafe" has opened in PARCO Fukuoka for a limited time only! There are also Sanrio Danshi (Boys)-themed dishes and good for guests to enjoy!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ Collaboration items｜

2017.05.31

Recreating scenes from the movie, the "Kimi no Na wa. (your name.) Cafe" is now open in Fukuoka PARCO for a limited time!

Recreating scenes from the worldwide smash hit movie, the "Kimi no Na wa. (your name.) Cafe" has finally opened in Fukuoka PARCO's "THE GUEST cafe & diner" for a limited time!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ Movies｜ Collaboration items｜

2017.04.12

Special Fukuoka limited edition "BIGBANG Kan Kan" is on sale to celebrate "BIGBANG" performing at the FUKUOKA YAHUOKU! DOME!

The well-established mentaiko store "FUKUYA" are doing a special collaboration with the massive K-POP artists "BIGBANG!" To celebrate "BIGBANG" performing at the FUKUOKA YAHUOKU! DOME, special Fukuoka limited edition "BIGBANG Kan Kan" is currently on sale for a limited time!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜ K-POP｜ Collaboration items｜

2016.12.01

[Robin’s Hong Kong Report] Kumamon in Hong Kong is proving popular as ever!!

Until just a few years ago there was not many people in Hong Kong who knew the name "Kumamon," but these days its seems that wherever you go in Hong Kong you are likely to see the famous Japanese mascot! And Kumamon's appearance in Hong Kong convenience stores shows just how popular this character has become!

Robin’s Hong Kong Report | Hong Kong｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ sightseeing｜ Trends｜ Hot Spot｜ Collaboration items｜

2015.08.14

Japanese Sake Gets a 'Moe' Makeover!

Kitakyushu releases a new collaborative brand of sake between 'moe' characters and local sake breweries. Residents of Kitakyushu, hold on to your hats as "Moe Sake" starts to hit the shelves!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Manga｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ Trends｜ Hot Spot｜ Art｜ Hobbies｜ Collaboration items｜

2013.04.19

Hello…Steamed Meat Bun!?

This is one meat bun that looks too cute to eat! It’s Hello Kitty’s birthday on October 16, and to celebrate Japanese convenience chain Circle K and Sankusu have devised their own ‘nikuman’ (steamed meat bun) homage to the famous feline.

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Gourmet｜ Trends｜ Collaboration items｜

2012.08.27

World Seifuku Project - Special Feature

Under the phrase “Japanese Seifuku to the world”, we at asianbeat have teamed up with the high school girls Seifuku shop CONOMi and started the “World Seifuku Project.

World Seifuku Project | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Tokyo｜ Fashion｜ Anime｜ Collaboration items｜

2011.02.02

pop culture now

Japanese pop culture attracts attention all over the world.
We introduce Japanese pop culture quite intelligibly with using the number related to Japanese culture. Also You can see Japanese pop culture if you see various thing.

Pop Culture Now | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Fashion｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Event Reports｜ J-POP｜ Collaboration items｜

2011.02.01

The World Seifuku Project – First Wave – Interview with Sakurai Takamasa

The figure at the forefront of bringing Japan’s “kawaii” culture to the world is Sakurai Takamasa. We spoke to him about his thoughts on the project, and of course got the latest info on kawaii culture.

World Seifuku Project | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Tokyo｜ Fashion｜ Anime｜ Collaboration items｜

2011.01.12

【EVA Edition】

This is a project that introduces and unravels the manga, anima, cosplay and other Japanese pop culture happening NOW, with the help of numbers. To coincide with the start of the World Seifuku Project we bring you the EVA edition.

Pop Culture Now | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Collaboration items｜

2011.01.07

World Seifuku Project The first of a series of interviews - CONOMi

Interview with CONOMi President, Mr. Aiura:“Mr. Seifuku” shares his views on current Seifuku culture and his dreams for the future.Behind the scenes - Collaboration with Evangelion

World Seifuku Project | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Tokyo｜ Fashion｜ Anime｜ Collaboration items｜

2011.01.07

Pop Culture Now 【EVA Edition】

This is a project that introduces and unravels the manga, anima, cosplay and other Japanese pop culture happening NOW, with the help of numbers. To coincide with the start of the World Seifuku Project we bring you the EVA edition.

【EVA Edition】 | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Collaboration items｜

2011.01.06

[ICON] Sakura Inagaki Saki - The Kawaii Comedian with Bite

She looks cute with cosplay of Evangelion. She is new type of women commedian.We approached her honesty face likes Evangelion and being commedian.

Icon | Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Fashion｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Talent/Idol｜ Trends｜ Collaboration items｜

2010.12.21

Summary of 2009 pop culture goods

The Eva-phone and the real-size Gundam. asianbeat checks out the hit pop culture related products of 2009.

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2010.01.15

G-SHOCK Watches a Plenty. Astro Boy, Doraemon, Fist of the North Star, Superman

Casio G-SHOCK, the tough watch that broke the mould, and began a new movement. Not only functional, but also a fashion icon.

fashion | Japan｜ Fashion｜ Manga｜ Other genre｜ Digital Products｜ Collaboration items｜

2009.02.24