New amusement facility "BOSS E・ZO FUKUOKA" next to FUKUOKA PayPay Dome is opening in July!

BOSS E・ZO FUKUOKA located next to FUKUOKA PayPay Dome is opening in July! Enjoy the entertainment zones without the worry of language barrier♪

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2020.06.22

Visit Ikeda Kasuri Kobo and experience indigo dyeing!

Come and enjoy indigo dyeing experience at "Ikeda Kasuri Kobo," a workshop that produces handmade Kurume-kasuri (traditional craft from Fukuoka)! The more worn, the more it shows beautiful indigo color♪ It is a unique charm of this particular indigo colored textile♪

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2020.06.02

Yame Sanpo - Let's take a walk in Yame City! -

Let's take a walk in Yamefukushima and experience a time slip where storehouses built in the Edo period remain as elegant merchant houses♪

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2020.05.22

Take a walk in the zoo while staying at home♪ The "Omuta City Zoo Diary During Closure" updating!

If you are interested to see the lions and lazy sloths enjoying their food, the everyday life of the guinea pigs, don't miss the "Zoo Diary During Closure" from Omuta City Zoo to check out their real faces!

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2020.05.01

An interactive, photo friendly art exhibition called "VINYL MUSEUM" has finally arrived in Kyushu! It will be on display in Fukuoka PARCO until 5th April♪

An interactive, photo friendly art exhibition called "VINYL MUSEUM" has finally arrived in Kyushu! It will be on display in Fukuoka PARCO until 5th April♪

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2020.03.13

Chikugo Area Guide (Chikugo shi) Brought to you by Reporter Xiangyu

"This is Fukuoka" is a series that gives members of the international community an opportunity to introduce a range of exciting local attractions. The reporter for this installment is Xiangyu from Changchun, China! Xiangyu went to discover some popular sites in Chikugo City!

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2020.03.12

Ikeda Kasuri Kobo (池田絣工房)

We visited "Ikeda Kasuri Kobo" to learn more about the indigo dying process! I tried dying clothes using this method for the first time! I took a plain white t-shirt, put together my own pattern, and then dipped it in an indigo solution until I saw a beautiful samurai blue color emerge!

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2020.03.12

Exciting English videos that explore "The Sacred Island of Okinoshima and the Associated Sites in the Munakata Region" are now available!

Robert Campbell, a well-known academic who studies Japanese literature, paid a visit to world heritage sites in Munakata and Fukutsu City! Promotional videos are now available on the official website, giving you the chance to learn more about a history that dates back to the 4th century, the beautiful surrounding landscapes, and the views of local residents!

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2020.03.11

Awashima Jinja (粟島神社)

We visited Awashima Jinja, a shrine inside the Rokusho-gu, which is located in Hainuzuka, Chikugo City. During our trip we discovered a very small Torii gates! We tried to crawl through the small gate to receive a blessing for good health!

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2020.03.06

Mizuta Tenmangu (水田天満宮) ＆ Koinoki Jinja (恋木神社)

In this article we'll be telling you more about "Mizuta Tenmangu," which is dedicated to deity of learning, and "Koinoki Jinja," a shrine that worships the god of love! Both are located in Chikugo City. It's a great chance to pray to the gods of learning and love at the same time!

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2020.02.13

Kitakyushu Area Guide (Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu-shi) Brought to you by Reporter Patrick

The "This is Fukuoka" installment explores the charms of Fukuoka from the points of view of foreigners living there. This time, our reporter Patrick, from Boston, USA, has visited some highly-recommended spots in Kokura, Kitakyushu City!

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2020.01.30

maidreamin Kokura Aruarucity Store (めいどりーみん 小倉 あるあるCity店)

Jump into the world of "moe"! Patrick's first adventure in the world of maid cafes at "maidreamin Kokura Aruarucity Store," located on the 1st floor of Aruarucity!

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2020.01.30

KITAKYUSHU MANGA MUSEUM (北九州市漫画ミュージアム)

Read approximately 70,000 volumes of manga to your heart's content! Today, Patrick is introducing the Kitakyushu Manga Museum, which not only features tons of manga you can read, but also classes where you can learn about how to draw manga and more!

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2020.01.24

Kokura Castle (小倉城)

"Kokura Castle" has seen its charms increase with a recent renovation. Packed full of detailed displays and interesting experiences, you can learn all about the history of Kokura here!

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2020.01.17

[Feature Events] Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2019

The "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2019" will be held on Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December! This two day event, which is one of the biggest pop culture festivals in Kyushu, will feature anime-related attractions and welcome talented voice artists! Be sure to check it out!

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2019.12.27

Various manga events took place at the same time as KPF2019!

Various manga events took place at the same time as "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2019," which was held on 30th November and 1st December 2019!

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2019.12.27

The "KPF2019" venue

The "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2019" proved to be a huge success! Check-out our photo report to find-out more about the event!

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2019.12.23

"The Magic of Alice in Wonderland Exhibition" is now on at the Fukuoka Art Museum! The special exhibition will run until Sunday 19th January 2020!

"The Magic of Alice in Wonderland Exhibition" is now on at the Fukuoka Art Museum and will run until Sunday 19th January 2020! The exhibit takes a closer look at the enduring appeal of the masterpiece "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" from various perspectives! There are lots of great collaborations taking place inside the venue! Make sure to check them out!

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2019.12.12

Don't miss the "teamLab: Digitized Fukuoka Castle Ruins 2019-2020"! The interactive light installations will be on display until 2nd February 2020!

Don't miss the "teamLab: Digitized Fukuoka Castle Ruins 2019-2020"! This series of digital, interactive light installations will be illuminating the grounds around Fukuoka Castle until Sunday 2nd February 2020! You're sure to be moved by these magical attractions!

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2019.12.11

“asianbeat Aki Matsuri 2019” is coming to Hanoi, Vietnam, soon!

On Sunday 24th November, Hanoi in Vietnam will play host to the "asianbeat Aki Matsuri 2019", an event celebrating the wonders of Fukuoka!

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2019.11.21