SUNSET LIVE 2019

One of the biggest summer festivals in Fukuoka, "SUNSET LIVE", will be held at Keya Beach and Camping Ground in Itoshima, Fukuoka for 2 days from Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th September! asianbeat presents pre-event info and after report on what the festival will be like on the day. Enjoy!

Sunset Live | Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Music｜ Hot Spot｜ J-POP｜ Club music｜

2019.07.09

Episode 1. "明太子" (Mentaiko)

Check out our special collaborative feature with "Hakata Mentai! Pirikarakochan", a short animation featuring Fukuoka's various foods as cute spirits! In this installment, we will talk about "mentaiko", the ace of "Food Town, Fukuoka"!

Tell Me! Pirikarakochan! Fukuoka's Umakamon (Tasty Foods)♪ | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Anime｜ Gourmet｜ sightseeing｜

2019.07.08

Conversation with Hime (Hakata-ben)

A brief lecture on the Fukuoka dialect, led by the vocaloid pair, "MEIKA Hime & Mikoto"! This time, a close-up on the boundlessly bright-voiced Hime's Hakata-ben (dialect)! Enjoy chattering away in the heart-stopping Fukuoka dialect♪

The Fukuoka Dialect: "Brief" Lesson featuring 鳴花ヒメ・ミコト (MEIKA Hime & Mikoto) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜

2019.07.05

Conversation with Mikoto (Kitakyushu-ben)

A brief lecture on the Fukuoka dialect, led by the vocaloid pair, "MEIKA Hime & Mikoto"! In this episode is a close-up on the cool-voiced Mikoto's Kitakyushu-ben (dialect)! Enjoy chattering away in the heart-stopping Fukuoka dialect♪

The Fukuoka Dialect: "Brief" Lesson featuring 鳴花ヒメ・ミコト (MEIKA Hime & Mikoto) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Experiences & workshops｜

2019.07.05

The Fukuoka Dialect: "Brief" Lesson featuring 鳴花ヒメ・ミコト (MEIKA Hime & Mikoto)

The Fukuoka dialect is hugely popular all over the country because it sounds "cute"! As for in what situations it can be used, the Fukuoka-born pair of vocaloids, "MEIKA Hime & Mikoto" introduce lines that will pierce your heart!

feature | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜

2019.07.05

Hakata Gion Yamakasa 2019 "Kazariyama / Kakiyama" Photo Report

Hakata's summer begins with the "Hakata Gion Yamakasa"! From 1 July, the gorgeous kazariyama appear at 14 locations in Fukuoka City, bringing Yamakasa's mood to the entire city!

EVENT SNAPS | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜ Art｜

2019.07.04

[Fukuoka City] FUKUOKA ANPANMAN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM in MALL

Madecor, who came from Thailand to Japan, visited the "FUKUOKA ANPANMAN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM in MALL" that she was eager to see! It seems that entertainment facilities aimed at children are rare in Thailand. Let's see what the inside of the museum is like, together with Madecor!

From Thailand! "Madecor's Fukuoka Travel Journal" | Thailand ｜ Fukuoka｜ Experiences & workshops｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

2019.07.03

"The World of Tomino Yoshiyuki" opens at Fukuoka Art Museum! Mr. Tomino takes to the stage at the opening event!

An exhibition that reflects on the work of anime director Tomino Yoshiyuki, who is known for the "MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM" series, has started at Fukuoka Art Museum on Saturday 22 June. On the same day, Tomino himself made an appearance at the commemorative event!

EVENT SNAPS | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Anime｜ Event Reports｜ Art｜

2019.07.02

Fukuoka City | Candle Studio One

In the extraordinary space surrounded by dried flowers, the two Thai Kawaii Ambassadors made the candles that you can't find anywhere else in the world! Here's our coverage!

Kawaii Ambassadors' Fukuoka Travel Diary | Japan｜ Thailand ｜ Fukuoka｜ Experiences & workshops｜ sightseeing｜

2019.07.02

因幡うどん ソラリアステージ店 (Inaba Udon SOLARIA STAGE Branch)

A well-established restaurant preserving Hakata udon's classic style! Find-out more about "Inaba Udon"!

♥ FUKUOKA UDON - Noodle writer Yuichiro Yamada's top recommendations! | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜

2019.06.30

[Fukuoka City] 博多どんたく港まつり (Hakata Dontaku Minato Matsuri)

Madecor, who came from Thailand to Japan, went to the "Hakata Dontaku Minato Matsuri". She came to see a festival in Fukuoka, but somehow ended up joining the parade as a member of the "Kingdom of Thailand" Dontaku members!!

From Thailand! "Madecor's Fukuoka Travel Journal" | Thailand ｜ Fukuoka｜ Experiences & workshops｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜

2019.06.26

Fukuoka City | Dua

It was fun to choose our favourite charms! Introducing "Dua," where you can make original accessories!

Kawaii Ambassadors' Fukuoka Travel Diary | Japan｜ Thailand ｜ Fukuoka｜ Experiences & workshops｜ Fashion｜

2019.06.25

New Fukuoka-Born Characters, "鳴花ヒメ・ミコト" (MEIKA Hime & Mikoto) related event scheduled! Guest appearance by voice actor Koiwai Kotori!

New Fukuoka-born characters, "鳴花ヒメ・ミコト" (MEIKA Hime & Mikoto) related one-day event, "Koiwai Kotori's Live Lecture on the Game Commentary feat. MEIKA Hime & Mikoto", will be held at Tenjin VIVRE on Sunday 7 July! The guests slated to appear are voice actor Koiwai Kotori and creator "mathru@kanimisoP"!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Music｜ Anime｜ Trends｜ J-POP｜

2019.06.24

Fukuoka City | 門田提灯店 (Kadota Chouchin-ten)

At Kadota Chouchin-ten, established in 1895 and making and selling paper lanterns (chouchin) in Hakata, Fukuoka for over 100 years, we tried painting paper lanterns for the first time!

Kawaii Ambassadors' Fukuoka Travel Diary | Japan｜ China｜ Vietnam｜ Fukuoka｜ Experiences & workshops｜ sightseeing｜

2019.06.21

[Prizes!] On the program that takes to the streets, "Fukuoka Hitoshi, Matsumoto×Kurose Ad Lib Drive", rediscover the charms of Fukuoka!

Do you know Fukuoka-loving comedian, "Downtown" member, Matsumoto Hiroshi's street-walking program, "Fukuoka Hitoshi, Matsumoto×Kurose's Ad Lib Drive"? In this program, you can rediscover the charms of Fukuoka through Mat-chan's eyes!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Talent/Idol｜

2019.06.20

Fukuoka City | Ohori Park

Ohori Park is a place where you can savour rich nature, while being in the heart of the city. Not to mention jogging and walking, we also recommend strolling along the islands and bridges that link up the north and south side of the park. Speaking of the fun that there is to be had at Ohori Park, don't forget a stroll on the lake surface with the staple swan boats!

Kawaii Ambassadors' Fukuoka Travel Diary | Japan｜ Taiwan｜ Fukuoka｜ Experiences & workshops｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

2019.06.19

Outstanding buffet dining restaurant, "LOCAL HARVEST" reveals new menu! Be sure to enjoy locally sourced food!

Buffet dining restaurant, "LOCAL HARVEST"'s well-received dishes, which are based on the concept of EAT LOCALLY (experience the seasonal foods and culture of the region), reveals a new menu!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ Hot Spot｜

2019.06.18

Fukutsu City | 鮨屋台 海の彩 (Sushi Yatai Umi no Iro)

"鮨屋台 海の彩" (Sushi Yatai Umi no Iro) is a sushi restaurant with a great view on the coast of Fukuma, Fukutsu City. When you enter the restaurant and take a seat at the counter, an overwhelming ocean panorama stretches before your eyes! The sushi you eat whilst sitting before this superb view is made primarily using ingredients caught in the Genkai Sea, and so is fresh. You must check out the restaurant original white ponzu!

Kawaii Ambassadors' Fukuoka Travel Diary | Japan｜ Taiwan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

2019.06.17

Fukuoka Otaku Map-ver. 痛 (Two) - EVANGELION STORE HAKATA

Fukuoka Otaku Map - ver. 痛 (Two) is back with a brand new installment! This time, introducing "EVANGELION STORE HAKATA", which opened as the third permanent Evangelion store in Japan!

Fukuoka Otaku Map | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Hot Spot｜ Hobbies｜

2019.06.14

Fukuoka City | Fukuoka Tourisｍ Kimono Experience, "Fukuoka Castle MY-YOU no Yakata"

Introducing a Fukuoka Tourism Kimono Experience "Fukuoka Castle MY-YOU no Yakata", where you can transform into Japanese costume with kimono-fitting and hairdo included!

Kawaii Ambassadors' Fukuoka Travel Diary | Japan｜ China｜ Vietnam｜ Fukuoka｜ Experiences & workshops｜ Fashion｜

2019.06.12