[Special Feature] "The 2nd Kitakyushu International Manga Competition"

The 1st "Kitakyushu International Manga Competition" welcomed 670 applications from 20 counties and regions around the world. This 2nd Kitakyushu Manga Museum-sponsored award featured the newly established "Junior Division," which aimed to foster young talent, and the "asianbeat FUKUOKA, JAPAN Award!" The winner of the asianbeat prize received round trip plane tickets to Fukuoka!

[Feature] "KITAKYUSHU INTERNATIONAL MANGA COMPETITION" | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Event Reports｜ Art｜

2018.02.09

"Amaou" strawberries! On sale at a full-scale level for 15 years! Special "Amaou Matsuri (Festival)" will be held to celebrate the anniversary!

Fukuoka Prefecture's famous "Amaou" strawberries have now been available on a full-scale level for 15 years. A promotional event called the "Amaou Matsuri (Festival)" is being held from Saturday 17th to Sunday 18th February 2018 to mark this anniversary!

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2018.02.08

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

Exhibition celebrating half a century of Licca! The "50th Aniversary Licca-chan Exhibition" will be held at the Fukuoka City Museum!

The dress-up doll Licca has long been popular with young girls! How many people reading this would have played with a Licca doll as a child? The Fukuoka City Museum is hosting an exhibition that celebrates Licca's 50 year anniversary! Find-out more about the enduring popularity and appeal of this much-loved doll!

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2018.02.05

What bargains will you find at the "Gokoku Jinja Nominoichi (Flea Market)" this weekends?

The 30th Gokoku Jinja Nominoichi flea market will take place on 3rd and 4th February 2018! Well-established traders from all over Kyushu will be selling antique items and various other goods over the two days! Make sure to stop-by and experience the vibrant atmosphere for yourself!

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2018.02.02

"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 MOTOR SHOW 2017 Event Report

Enjoy our report on the "Fukuoka Motor Show 2017!" The huge-scale automobile trade fair was held in Fukuoka City from 15th to 17th December 2017!

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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!

Fukuoka Otaku Map | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Experiences & workshops｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Hobbies｜ Digital Products｜

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 "Tochoji Setsubun-sai" will be held this February! Fukuoka-based international students got in the festival spirit at the Fukuoka prefectural offices!

The "Tochoji Setsubun-sai" will be held on 2nd and 3rd February 2018! In order to help people get in the festival spirit, the famous mamemaki (bean throwing) ritual was held at the Fukuoka Yokamon Hiroba!

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2018.01.22

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

"teamLab IsLand" Canal City Hakata is hosting a one-off cosplay event!

Cosplay meets teamLab at Canal City Hakata! Don't miss the "teamLab Hakata Cosplay Night!" This special one-off collaboration will be held at the interactive learning facility "teamLab Island" in Canal City Hakata on 20th January!

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2018.01.15

"Yu-ki Nishimoto - Ryu no Kiseki" Fukuoka Exhibition: Opening Ceremony and Press Viewing

Yu-ki Nishimoto's first solo exhibition "Ryu no Kiseki" Fukuoka Exhibition will run until 11th Feb at the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum. Nishimoto is a highly talented artist known for his dynamic sumi-e ink creations. Check-out our report on the opening ceremony and press viewing that took place on 5th Jan!

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2018.01.11

Interview Now - 西元祐貴 (Yu-ki Nishimoto) -

Yu-ki Nishimoto's first solo exhibition "Ryu no Kiseki" will run at the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum from 6th Jan. to 11th Feb. Witness this young and highly talented sumi-e artist's unique ability to breathe life into his creations! We also have a signed card to giveaway!

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2018.01.11

Enjoy Yoshimoto Shin-kigeki comedy in Fukuoka! The first Kyushu Shin-kigeki "Kotobuki Zacho Hataage Koen" performance is coming soon!

The first Kyushu Shin-kigeki "Kotobuki Zacho Hataage Koen" (lit. Kotobuki Zacho (Troupe Leader) First Performance) is set to debut at Momochi Palace on Friday 16th February 2018!

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2018.01.05

New Year's Greetings for 2018!

Happy New Year! We hope you have a great 2018! All the staff at asianbeat are looking forward to the year ahead!

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2018.01.01

"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

Back for its 10th installment! The "Fukuoka Asia Collection 2018 SPRING-SUMMER" is coming soon!

The Fukuoka Asia Collection (FACo) will be held at Fukuoka Kokusai Center on Sunday 25th March 2018! Details about the event were made public at a press conference on Monday 18th December!

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2017.12.25

Rakushow & MINCOS in TNC TV Bldg. Blue Light Christmas 2017

The bright lights illuminating Fukuoka City are a sure sign that the festive period has arrived! Make sure to check-out our feature on the "Rakushow & MINCOS in TNC TV Bldg. Blue Light Christmas 2017!" We took some snaps of cosplayers who were at the venue!

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2017.12.22