[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!

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2018.06.29

Interview Now - 中川晃教 (Akinori Nakagawa) & 染谷俊之 (Toshiyuki Someya) -

A special stage show called "銀河鉄道999 - GALAXY OPERA -" will be performed in Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka this Summer! We caught up with two of the stars of the show, Akinori Nakagawa & Toshiyuki Someya, who visited Fukuoka to promote their upcoming performance! Let's find-out more about the play, what they get up to on their days off, and much more! Do not miss-out on some great prizes!

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2018.06.15

The second MCPO AWARD 2018’s public screening and awarding ceremony will be held on July 1st (SUN)!!

Gathering manga and illustrations from all over the world, the MCPO AWARD 2018’s public screening and awarding ceremony will be held at a the Fukuoka city science museum on Sunday July 1st. Free admission! Definitely come and see these works from all around the world!

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2018.06.12

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] Kyushu/Yamaguchi CALL CENTER has been established for international tourists!

A special call service has been established for international tourist, available in 15 languages for 24 hours-a-day / 365 days!

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2018.05.18

[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

"Fukuoka-ken Sumimasu Geinin" Masaru and Yoshimoto Kogyo Company group members paid a visit to Prefectural Governor Ogawa!

"Fukuoka-ken Sumimasu Geinin" (lit. Comedian living in Fukuoka Pref.) Masaru and Yoshimoto Kogyo Company group members paid a visit to Prefectural Governor Ogawa!

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2018.05.15

Main cast members from "Theatrical Version: KAMEN RIDER BUILD" descended on Fukuoka! A large-scale shoot took place on the streets of Kitakyushu City!

A large-scale filming session for "Theatrical Version: KAMEN RIDER BUILD" took place in Kokura, (Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka, Japan) on 12th May! Around 3,000 extras (mainly Kitakyushu citizens) participated in the outdoor shoot! Huge cheers broke out as soon as the cast made an appearance!

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2018.05.13

[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

[Feature] "Fukuoka Manga World"

Discover the charms of Fukuoka's Manga!! 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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2018.05.07

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!

[Feature] "Fukuoka Manga World" | Fukuoka｜ Experiences & workshops｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜ Event Reports｜ Hot Spot｜

2018.05.03

Prolific Thai influencer Meow come to Fukuoka! Reporting around Fukuoka city area & the Asakura city Akizuki area!

Meow famously known for “Kimochiii in Japan” a program that introduces Japan in Thailand comes to Fukuoka! She went to the "Fukuoka Asia Collection," Kyushu's one of the biggest fashion shows & popular spots in Fukuoka city and a castle town in Akizuki, Asakura city!

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2018.04.11

木原敏江 Toshie Kihara - Queen of Elegance - Exhibition held at the Kitakyushu Manga Museum!

The Kitakyushu Manga Museum is hosting a "Toshie Kihara Exhibition" to celebrate the publication of the Bungei magazine's separate volume: "Toshie Kihara - Queen of Elegance" that features her paintings and its glamour!

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2018.04.06

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

"Chicken Festival 2018!" Enjoy chicken dishes from all over Kyushu!

Get your fill of chicken at this three day festival! Enjoy delicious food in a party atmosphere from March 23rd to 25th!

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2018.03.09

An exhibition titled “萩尾望都 SF 原画展 宇宙にあそび、異世界にはばたく (lit. Moto Hagio Science Fiction Works - Exploring the Universe, Travelling to Other Worlds)” is due to open at the Kitakyushu Manga Museum!

An exhibition of work by the manga artist Moto Hagio, a pioneer in the world of science fiction-themed shojo (girls) manga, is set to go on display at the Kitakyushu Manga Museum!

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2018.03.06

Interview Now - FAKY -

Check-out our interview with "FAKY," the alternative four-piece girl group that brings together unique personalities from various backgrounds! Find-out more about their first live headline show '"Unwrapped" -Encore Edition-!' We also have some awesome prizes to give away!

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2018.03.02

[Feature] "KITAKYUSHU INTERNATIONAL MANGA COMPETITION"

The Kitakyushu Manga Museum is a popular facility located in Fukuoka Prefecture. The museum promotes manga both inside Japan and overseas! It is also organizes the Kitakyushu International Manga Competition! Aiming to spread the appeal of manga culture, the award accepts 4koma manga (four panel comic strips) from all over the world!

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2018.02.09