The "Kitakyushu International MANGA Festival 2017" starts on 23rd December!

A special event will be held in Kitakyushu to celebrate the manga from overseas! The month long exhibition will take place at the "Kitakyushu Manga Museum" from December 23rd to January 21st 2018!

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2017.12.21

KURATE GAKUEN Culture Festival 2017 Photo Report

"KURATE GAKUEN" recently hosted its first culture festival. Located in Kurate-machi, Fukuoka-ken, this facility is known for staging cosplay and sub-culture events. Check-out our report to find-out what went down during the event!

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2017.12.21

[Feature Events] Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2017

One of largest celebrations of sub-culture in the entire region, the "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival (KPF)" was recently held for the fourth time! We have got photos from both days of the event for you to check-out, as well as some cool prizes to give away! Read on to find-out more!

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2017.12.18

Shin-chan Orchard (信ちゃん果樹園)

International student Park went to "Shin-chan Orchard" to try her hand at kaki (permission) picking! Find-out more about her experience, here!

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2017.12.15

Fukuoka Otaku Map-ver. 痛 (Two) – Jiyu Kukan (Tenjin Southern Avenue)

The new and improved Fukuoka Otaku Map-ver. 痛 (Two) is back with a new installment! The latest edition in our series focuses on Jiyu Kukan (Tenjin Southern Avenue). Only a three-minute walk from Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station, this fun entertainment facility even offers private booths for individuals and groups!

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2017.12.14

Award ceremony for the "2nd KITAKYUSHU INTERNATIONAL MANGA COMPETITION!" Talks from famous manga artists and a TV show recording!

The 2017 "KITAKYUSHU INTERNATIONAL MANGA COMPETITION" was even bigger than last year! An award ceremony will be held on 21 January 2018. Attractions will include talks from famous manga artists and a TV show recording! Make sure not to miss-out!

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2017.12.11

Fukuoka Area - Hakata, Momochi, Tenjin - Guide brought to you by Reporter Huong!

Vietnamese student Huong reports on some of the most charming sites to see in the Fukuoka Area - Hakata, Momochi, Tenjin!

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2017.12.11

Seaside Momochi Beach Park

Vietnamese student Huong reports on some of the most popular attractions around the "Seaside Momochi Beach Park!" Read-on to find-out more about this much-loved tourist destination!

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2017.12.11

Tetsudo Jinja (鉄道神社 | Train Shrine)

Check-out Vietnamese student Huong's report from the "Tetsudo Jinja" (Train Shrine) on top Hakata Station!

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2017.12.11

FUKUOKA OTAKU MAP ver."痛"(two) | HOBBY BOX

The new and approved Fukuoka Otaku Map-ver. 痛 (Two) returns with a new edition! The focus of this installment is the model shop "HOBBY BOX!" Trusted by both newcomers and enthusiasts alike, this is one of the oldest stores of its kind in the Kitakyushu area!

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2017.12.08

Toho Village (東峰村) Momiji Road

Korean student Park reports from the "Momiji Road" in Toho Village!

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2017.12.07

"Yusuke Yoshigaki Exhibition of Original Illustrations - The Art of Little Witch Academia -" hosted by TRIGGER Inc. starts on 13th Dec. in Fukuoka, Japan!

An exhibition of Yusuke Yoshigaki's original illustrations will be on display at the Gallery Tenjin from 13th to 20th December! Yoshigaki is an animator attached to TRIGGER Inc., the studio behind titles such as "Little Witch Academia" and "KILL la KILL!"

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2017.12.06

Interview Now - 山口勝平 (Kappei Yamaguchi), 伊藤美来 (Miku Ito) -

Since its initial release over 45 years ago, "MAZINGER Z" has gone on to have a huge influence on the world of Japanese anime. This year sees the fan favorite return as a movie! We spoke with members from the film's cast, Kappei Yamaguchi and Miku Ito at the "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2017!" We've also got a couple of awesome prizes to give away!

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2017.12.04

Check out the "Fukuoka Motor Show 2017 -Changing how we live together with our cars -" on December 15th-18th!

The bi-annual Fukuoka motor show will be at the Marine Messe Fukuoka and two other venues, from December 15th (FRI) - 18th (MON)!

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2017.12.01

YouTuber / Instagrammer Joan Kim visited "Fukuoka Yokamon Hiroba!"

YouTuber / Instagrammer Joan Kim visited Fukuoka and stopped by the "Fukuoka Yokamon Hiroba" and "Yokamon Café" at the 11th floor of the Fukuoka prefectural government building!

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2017.11.24

Enjoy dance and music from all over the world at the "FOSA Culture Show 2017!"

The "Fukuoka Overseas Students Association Culture Show 2017" will be held in ACROS Fukuoka on Sunday 26th November, providing an opportunity for both international students and locals to showcase aspects of their culture through song and dance!

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2017.11.20

The Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament starts in Fukuoka on 12th November!

In order to promote the upcoming Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament, which starts on 12th November, the stable master Sakaigawa paid a visit to the Fukuoka Prefectural offices alongside big name wrestlers Harumafuji, Kisenosato, and Goeido!

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2017.11.10

November 9th is "ramugi" (ラー麦: ramen wheat) day! To celebrate, we sampled "Menbijin," noodles that are made with 100% "ramugi"!

A brand of semi-dry thin, straight noodles made with 100% "ramugi" called "Menbijin" has been released! We picked up a pack to sample how they taste!

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2017.11.09

Cat Furniture Manufactured in the "furniture town," Okawa City!

Cute news from Okawa City, one of the leading furniture producing regions in the whole of Japan! Cat-sized furniture is currently being produced in the local area! Just looking at the photos is sure to leave you feeling warm and cozy!

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2017.11.08

Promotional video for Kawasaki-machi (Fukuoka) has been released! “Chikuho! Kawasaki-machi”

A promotional video for Kawasaki-machi, a place that once flourished as a coal mining town, has been released! The 4-minute clip, which shows off some of the area's most charming qualities, features the popular comedian Dayu Koume who shares a lot in common with Kawasaki-machi native and nationally loved singer Koume Akasaka!

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2017.11.02