Recreating scenes from the movie, the "Kimi no Na wa. (your name.) Cafe" is now open in Fukuoka PARCO for a limited time!

Recreating scenes from the worldwide smash hit movie, the "Kimi no Na wa. (your name.) Cafe" has finally opened in Fukuoka PARCO's "THE GUEST cafe & diner" for a limited time!

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2017.04.12

Haneushi (跳牛)

Korean Student Suu reports on Haneushi, a restaurant based in Ropponmatsu, Fukuoka-shi. Read on to find-out more!

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2017.04.11

Enjoy the best sake that breweries have to offer! "The 3rd Chikugo Nanakoku Sake Cultural Expo" will be held at the Kyushu Geibun-kan!

"The 3rd Chikugo Nanakoku Sake Cultural Expo" will be held on 8th April in a park that's just a 1-minute walk away from the "Chikugo-Funagoya Station, Kyushu Shinkansen." Compare sake from local breweries and enjoy some delicious snacks!

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2017.04.03

The "asianbeat / FACo Kawaii Ambassador" visited the Governor of Fukuoka Prefecture!

Out of 560 applicants, "8 asianbeat / FACo Kawaii Ambassadors" were chosen from China, Thailand, Vietnam and Taiwan through a web-based vote hosted by asianbeat. On Thursday 16th March they paid a visit to the Governor of Fukuoka Prefecture!

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2017.03.21

Meet the Kawaii Ambassadors!

Kawaii Ambassadors from China, Thailand, Vietnam and Taiwan, have been chosen through the "2017 asianbeat / FACo Kawaii Ambassador Contest!" Read-on to find-out who they are, what they thought about being selected and their excitement about being involved with "Fukuoka Asia Collection"!

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2017.03.13

[Feature] FACo2017

It's that time of year again, the "Fukuoka Asia Collection (FACo)" is back! Stay tuned to meet the Kawaii Ambassadors, find-out about all the events and discover what went down in our after report!

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2017.03.13

Good luck! Hoping to become a World Heritage Site, the event "Chalk Art Live" was held in Fukuoka Yokamon Hiroba!

"Chalk Art Live" was held in Fukuoka Yokamon Hiroba on 10th February, with Nao Tashima and Ayumi Nawa, two chalk artists active in the Fukuoka area!

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2017.03.10

Turning up the volume! This year’s "LOVE FM FESTIVAL 2017" will be held over three days!

In addition to all the great artists who will be performing live, at this year's "LOVE FM FESTIVAL 2017" you will also be able to experience food from different cultures with their "World Donburi (World Don)." This annual event, which welcomes huge numbers of visitors, will take place from the 10th to 12th March at the Fureai Hiroba!

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2017.03.08

[MON and STAY’s "full-on" Fukuoka Trip] Miyajidake Shrine (宮地嶽神社)

MON and Stay tell us all about the charming "Miyajidake Jinja" shrine, which is located in Fukutsu City! Read-on to discover more about what the 8 smaller shrines located inside the grounds and "Hikari no Michi" (Path of Light) that leads down to the sea!

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2017.03.06

[Special Feature] The 1st Kitakyushu International Manga Competition

The "Kitakyushu International Manga Competition" aims to broaden people's knowledge of the culture surrounding this popular art form! The pro-am contest accepted unpublished works from all over the world. Submissions came from artists active overseas, as well as people striving to work in the Japanese manga industry!

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2017.03.06

Lolita Shops & Wig Shops

After scoping out all the lolita shops and wig shops around Fukuoka, Misako Aoki has assembled this guide of style tips, red-ticket items, and lolita-shopping hot spots. Complete with personal comments from Misako herself, this guide is a must-read for budding lolita fashionistas everywhere!

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2017.03.02

Made using Okawa techniques, the "MUJYOAN -OKAWA1536-" collapsible tea room went down a storm at the Grammy Awards!

Made by combining the skill of craftsman from Okawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture, the "MUJYOAN - OKAWA 1536 -" collapsible tea room was on display at the 59th Grammy Awards' official gift lounge. Check-out our report on what happened and what some of the top artists around the world had to say about it!

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2017.03.01

Helping promote Kurate to the rest of the world, the 6 "KURATE Gakuen Moe Ambassadors" have been announced!

6 "KURATE Gakuen Moe Ambassadors" from South East Asia have been appointed to help promote both the fictional school / cosplay site "KURATE Gakuen," as well as the wider Kurate-machi area. The ambassadors were invited to visit in order to experience the place for themselves!

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2017.02.24

"Fukuoka Fair" held in Honolulu, Hawaii!

Promoting all that Fukuoka has to offer in Hawaii, the land of eternal sunshine! The "Fukuoka Fair" took place in Honolulu, Hawaii and was held across four days, from Thursday 19th to Sunday 22nd January!

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2017.02.23

The "LET'S GO TO FUKUOKA! THE BIRTHPLACE OF TONKOTSU RAMEN!" campaign is currently underway overseas!

The "LET'S GO TO FUKUOKA! THE BIRTHPLACE OF TONKOTSU RAMEN!" campaign is currently underway overseas! Post your photos with the specified hashtag and follow the official Instagram account to be in with a chance of winning a prize!

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2017.02.06

The "MUJYOAN - OKAWA 1536 -" collapsible tea room will be displayed at the Grammy Awards’ official gift lounge!

Known as a "town of furniture and wood making," Okawa City has launched the "OKAWA 1536" project to promote "Okawa Furniture" abroad. Made using Okawa techniques, the "MUJYOAN -OKAWA 1536-" collapsible tea room will be on display at the 59th Grammy Awards' official gift lounge in L.A. from 9th to 11th Feb.!

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2017.02.03

"Fukuoka Osake Meguri " - Event Information

Bringing you all the latest about Fukuoka sake-related information!

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2017.02.01

What’s your tipple of choice? Discover your favorite sake at the "23rd Jojima Sakagura-biraki (Sake Cellar Opening)!"

The "23rd Jojima Sakagurabiraki (Sake Cellar Opening)" will be held on 11th & 12th Feb. in Jojima, Kurume City. Welcoming over 100,000 guests, fans of sake should not be missed this 2 day event! Early spring is the time to sample new sake, so why not experience the best of the 9 participating breweries?

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2017.02.01

[Feature] "Fukuoka Osake Meguri" - Guide to sake in Fukuoka -

Discover all 70 sake breweries that Fukuoka Prefecture has to offer! Here we bring to you all the latest information about where to enjoy sake produced in Fukuoka Prefecture!

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2017.02.01

The "Early Spring Collection of Animals and Small Puppet Exhibition" opened at the "Fukuoka Yokamon Hiroba!"

The "Early Spring Collection of Animals and Small Puppet Exhibition" showcases handicrafts that feature animals and opened on 11th Jan. at the "Fukuoka Yokamon Hiroba," on the 11th floor of the Fukuoka Prefectural Government offices. It runs until 24th Mar. and is free to view!

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2017.01.30