"The Creators - a festival featuring experiential cutting-edge entertainment" is taking place on September 22nd and 23rd! Check-it-out!

Don't miss "The Creators - a festival featuring experiential cutting-edge entertainment!" This interactive event is taking place on September 22nd and 23rd at the Fureai Hiroba, which is located to the west of the Fukuoka City Hall! Enjoy special events and free-admission across both days!

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2018.09.13

The "Kurume Festival in Tenjin 2018" will be held on Sunday 2nd September!

Experience the food and culture of Kurume! The "Kurume Festival in Tenjin 2018" will be held on Sunday 2nd September!

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2018.08.28

Visit museums throughout Kyushu and Okinawa with "Museum Excursion Pass!" This year's coupons are valid for longer and can be used at even more facilities!

The "Museum Excursion Pass" is back! This booklet offers the public all kinds of great discounts at various cultural facilities throughout Kyushu and Okinawa! This year's coupons are valid for longer and can be used at even more facilities!

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2018.08.10

Learning basic skills and techniques at the "Manga artist assistant experience" workshop!

A workshop "Manga Artist Assistant Experience" was held on Thursday 7th June. The event took place as part of the exhibit "Fukuoka Manga World" project!

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2018.06.08

[Information] Manga themed special exhibit “Fukuoka Manga World” is open from May 1st to June 29th!

asianbeat sponsored manga exhibit “Fukuoka Manga World” is open from May 1st (TUE) to June 29th (FRI) at the Fukuoka Yokamon Hiroba on the 11th floor at the Fukuoka Prefectural Government!

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2018.06.08

[Information] Come to the "Manga assistant experience" workshop!!

Our second hands-on workshop for the “Fukuoka Manga World” exhibit is a "Manga assistant experience" workshop on Thursday June, 7th!! Looking forward to your participation!

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2018.05.17

[Information] Come to the "Kurate Mizuhiki accessory making” workshop!!

Our first hands-on workshop for the “Fukuoka Manga World” exhibit is a "Kurate Mizuhiki accessory making" workshop on Wednesday 23rd May at the Fukuoka Yokamon Hiroba, 11th floor of the Fukuoka Prefectural Government Office!!

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2018.05.10

The "Fukuoka Manga World" exhibition is now open!

The "Fukuoka Manga World" exhibition started on May 1st 2018! The event aims to shine a spotlight on manga artists and titles that have ties to the the Fukuoka area. A special opening ceremony took place, which featured a talk from manga artists Tochi Ueyama and Mitsuhiro Kasuga!

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2018.05.03

Fukuoka Otaku Map-ver. 痛 (Two) - Culture Arts

Fukuoka Otaku Map-ver. 痛 (Two) is back! This edition focuses on classic computer games and consoles! Find-out more about the retro gaming store, "Culture Arts"!

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2018.03.30

Canal City Hakata “La Festa” has re-opened! Sweets, Japanese products, character goods, and much more!

Located on the first-floor basement of the commercial facility Canal City Hakata, "La Festa" recently re-opened after undergoing a refurbishment! The shop offers an incredibly wide range of cool stock! We stopped by for a private viewing to find-out more about the newly renovated store!

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2018.03.20

Asakura area - Koishiwara and Sugawa - Guide brought to you by Park!

Korean student Park reports on some of the most charming sites to see in the Asakura - Koishiwara and Sugawa - area!

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2018.02.05

Koishiwara Ceramics and Culture Workshop (小石原焼陶芸文化体験)

Korean student Park tells us about the Koishiwara Ceramics and Culture Workshop! Keep reading to find-out more!

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2018.02.05

"Setsubun Yakuyoke Taisai" at Kushida Jinja! Check-out one of the biggest Otafuku masks in Japan!

The famous "Mame-maki" ceremony (bean scattering ritual) will take place at Kushida Jinja on 3rd Feb! The annual event always draws in huge crowds. Nakamura Kankuro, Nakamura Shichinosuke, Nakamura Senjaku, and Kumamon are scheduled to make guest appearances! Make sure to check-out the huge Otafuku mask!

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2018.02.02

Fukuoka Otaku Map-ver. 痛 (Two) – TSUKUMO Fukuoka Branch

Fukuoka Otaku Map-ver. 痛 (Two) returns! The spotlight for this edition falls on the Fukuoka branch of TSUKUMO, a PC specialists that gives shoppers the chance try-out VR simulations, play video games, and use devices for creating artwork!

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2018.01.29

teamLab Hakata Cosplay Night @ Canal City Hakata Photo Report

Located in Canal City Hakata, "teamLab Island – Learn & Play! Future Park" hosted a special one-off cosplay event on Saturday 20th January 2018! Find-out more about the "teamLab Hakata Cosplay Night" in our special photo report!

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2018.01.25

The Chikugo PR event, "Koi nochi, Tokidoki Chikugo" has opened! An exhibition to touch your heart and fill you with love for the local region!

"Looking for tips in love?!" Discover information on charming must-see locations and experience-based workshops at the "Koi nochi, Tokidoki Chikugo" PR event. The exhibition is sure to touch your heart and fill you with love for the local region!

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2018.01.15

"asianbeat Aki Matsuri 2017" Event Report

The "asianbeat Aki Matsuri 2017" took place in Hanoi, Vietnam on Sunday 19th November 2017! Check-out our report to find-out what happened during the event!

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2017.12.28

[Feature Events] Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2017

One of largest celebrations of sub-culture in the entire region, the "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival (KPF)" was recently held for the fourth time! We have got photos from both days of the event for you to check-out, as well as some cool prizes to give away! Read on to find-out more!

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2017.12.18

Shin-chan Orchard (信ちゃん果樹園)

International student Park went to "Shin-chan Orchard" to try her hand at kaki (permission) picking! Find-out more about her experience, here!

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2017.12.15

Check out the "Fukuoka Motor Show 2017 -Changing how we live together with our cars -" on December 15th-18th!

The bi-annual Fukuoka motor show will be at the Marine Messe Fukuoka and two other venues, from December 15th (FRI) - 18th (MON)!

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2017.12.01