Hakata Akachokobe (博多あかちょこべ )

Find-out more about Hakata Akachokobe, an izakaya that specializes in udon! Their dishes are super unique and original!

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2018.11.30

Non-stop excitement! We took a look around the Fukuoka branch of the theme park-style toy shop "Hamleys!"

The famous British theme park-style toy shop "Hamleys" has arrived in Japan! Media outlets were invited to take a look around the "Hamleys Canal City Hakata Branch" on Wednesday 28th November!

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2018.11.30

Enjoy amazing illuminations in a fairytale-like world! The "Canal Christmas Magic" campaign is now underway!

Gorgeous illuminations have helped create a fairy tale-like experience at the commercial facility Canal City Hakata! The special "Canal Christmas Magic" campaign will run until Tuesday 25th December!

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2018.11.23

Celebrating its 5 year! The "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2018" is just round the corner!

The "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2018 (KPF)" is just round the corner! This huge annual festival of pop culture will take place on 10th and 11th November in the West Japan General Exhibition Center Annex, Fukuoka, Japan!

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2018.11.05

Manga artist from all around the world come to Fukuoka! The "Kaigai Manga Festa in Kitakyushu" is coming soon!

With many manga artists both inside and outside of Japan! The "Kaigai Manga Festa in Kitakyushu" will be held in Kyushu's biggest pop-culture event, the "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2018" on November 10th and 11th! Let's discover the appeals of manga from around the world!

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2018.11.02

Traditional handicrafts from all over Japan will be on display at Marine Messe Fukuoka! Check-out the "KOUGEI-EXPO IN FUKUOKA" from 2nd to 4th November!

The "KOUGEI-EXPO IN FUKUOKA" will be held from 2nd to 4th November! This festival of beauty and technique will see handicrafts from all over Japan go on display at Marine Messe Fukuoka! All kinds of attractions and demonstrations will also be taking place inside the venue! This is a great chance to find-out more about traditional crafts!

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2018.10.30

SUNSET LIVE 2018 ARTIST REPORT - FREAK -

"Sunset Live 2018!" Read-on to find-out more about FREAK's act at the "Sunset Live 2018!"

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2018.10.26

SUNSET LIVE 2018 ARTIST REPORT - Rappelkopf -

The Korean rock band "Rappelkopf" were one of the overseas acts that performed at "Sunset Live 2018!" Read-on to find-out more about their set!

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2018.10.26

SUNSET LIVE 2018 ARTIST REPORT - 水曜日のカンパネラ (Wednesday Campanella) -

"Sunset Live 2018!" Read-on to find-out more about Wednesday Campanella's act at the "Sunset Live 2018!"

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2018.10.26

ASIAN NEW ARTIST LIVE｜Charlie Lim［Singapore］

The last day of "FUKUOKA ASIAN PICKS" featured great performances! Singaporean singer-songwriter Charlie Lim was the final act to take to the stage during the ASIAN NEW ARTIST LIVE section of the event! Large crowds gathered to listen to his relaxed, easy-going music! Read on to find-out more!

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2018.10.24

ASIAN NEW ARTIST LIVE｜Safeplanet［Thailand］

The closer for the first day for the Fukuoka ASIAN PICKS in the ASIAN NEW ARTIST LIVE, was Safeplanet with Alien (Vo. & Guitar), Doi (Drums), Yii (Bass), the three piece band from Bangkok, Thailand! Reporting their powerful performance for therir first time in Japan!

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2018.10.24

ASIAN NEW ARTIST LIVE｜TENDRE［Japan］

Read on to find-out more about the first day of "FUKUOKA ASIAN PICKS!" The second ASIAN NEW ARTIST LIVE to take to the stage was TENDRE! The group also performed at the "SUNSET LIVE" festival at the beginning of September, meaning that this was their second visit to Fukuoka within the space of a month! They will also be playing live in the city again on 20th November!

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2018.10.24

ASIAN NEW ARTIST LIVE｜週末 (SHUMATSU) CITY PLAY BOYZ［Japan / Fukuoka］

The opening day of "FUKUOKA ASIAN PICKS!" was full of excitement! The four-piece hip-hop crew Shumatsu CITY PLAY BOYZ were the first ASIAN NEW ARTIST LIVE to perform! The group first started out in Fukuoka last year and have been active on the music scene since!

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2018.10.19

Sota Fukushi visited Fukuoka! A triumphant "Tabineko Report" event was held in Kokura Castle!

A "Tabineko Report" themed event took place at Kokura Castle, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture on Saturday 13th October ahead of the movie's nationwide release! Don't forget, the film hits Japanese cinemas on Friday 26th October!

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2018.10.18

Let’s all support! The Rugby World Cup™ 2019 Japan is less than a year!

Rugby World Cup™ 2019 Japan is less than a year and it will be held in from September 20th - November 2nd! There are various rugby related events happening all throughout the region. Lets all come together to liven up the tournament!

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2018.10.18

ASIAN NEW ARTIST LIVE｜Beverly［Philippines］

The "Fukuoka ASIAN PICKS" treated the audience to some great music!! The third ASIAN NEW ARTIST LIVE act to take to the stage was the talented singer Beverly! The Filipino-native has an incredibly powerful voice! She can hit wonderful high notes and has an awesome vocal range!

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2018.10.17

ASIAN NEW ARTIST LIVE｜machìna［Korea］

Find-out more about machìna, a Korean-born electronic artist based in Tokyo! She will also be performing live at "UNION SODA" in Fukuoka City on Saturday 10th November! We'll definitely be keeping an eye on what this talented artist gets up to in the future!

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2018.10.17

ASIAN NEW ARTIST LIVE｜MANON［JAPAN / FUKUOKA］

On the second day on the ASIAN NEW ARTIST LIVE at "FUKUOKA ASIAN PICKS," started fresh with MANON a Fukuoka local artist! Exciting the crowd with 4 cute songs and dances, "WAVY PINEAPPLE DAYS," "POPCORN CRISIS," "SWIPE," and "COCO BOI ROMANCE!"

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2018.10.12

ASIAN NEW ARTIST LIVE｜呂薔Amuyi ［Taiwan］

With her brilliant singing voice, the second performer in the 2nd day of the ASIAN NEW ARTIST LIVE was 呂薔Amuyi who is right now catching all of Taiwan's attention!

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2018.10.12

"FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST EXHIBITION" at the Kitakyushu Manga Museum!

The action-packed world depicted in "FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST" is filled with charming characters and evocative storylines! Various aspects of the universe featured in this popular title will go on display at the Kitakyushu Manga Museum from 13th October!

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2018.10.09