The film "your name." is set to hit North American cinemas on 7th April 2017! Written by "RADWIMPS’" Yojiro Noda, English versions of the theme songs will also be out soon!

A global success, the film "your name." is set to hit North America on 7th Apr.! "RADWIMPS" vocalist Yojiro Noda has written English ver. of the 4 theme songs for it! From 28th Jan., the movie, featuring those tracks and English subtitles, will also be shown in theaters across Japan for a 2 week run!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Anime｜ Movies｜

2017.01.27

FUKUOKA RAMEN MAP - Tenjin & Daimyo

Find-out more about Hakata ramen and the different kinds of ramen restaurants in the Fukuoka area in this easy-to-understand series. Be sure to join us as we check-out an array of ramen joints around Fukuoka, Tenjin and Daimyo areas!

Fukuoka Ramen Map | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ sightseeing｜

2017.01.22

Fukuoka brands spreading throughout Asia! FACo in TAIPEI was back again!

"FACo (Fukuoka Asia Collection) in TAIPEI" was back again at the fashion fair "TAIPEI IN STYLE," which was held in Taiwan on Saturday 12th November 2016.

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Taiwan｜ Fukuoka｜ Fashion｜ Event Reports｜

2017.01.19

Interview Now - Shota Nakama (Video Game Orchestra General Producer) -

The Boston based "Video Game Orchestra (VGO)," who play a unique "rockestra" style that sends crowds wild with excitement, finally came to Japan for the first time on the official "CAPCOM LIVE!" concert tour! We got the chance to speak with the VGO General Producer, Shota Nakama, who is also active as a composer, arranger and guitarist.

Interview Now | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Music｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Event Reports｜

2017.01.17

"Ichiran" have opened their first U.S. store in NY! And they continue to set-up new branches in their hometown of Fukuoka!

The classic tonkotsu ramen shop Ichiran have finally landed in America, opening their first store in Manhattan, New York on 19th October 2016. Given that they have since set-up their first airport store, "Fukuoka Kuko-ten," on 8th December 2016 and also re-launched the "Dazaifu Sando-ten" branch on 22nd December 2016, it is clear that Ichiran's superb ramen is gaining popularity both in Japan and abroad!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Fukuoka｜ Other Areas｜ Gourmet｜ sightseeing｜

2017.01.16

New Year's Greetings

Happy New Year, everyone!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Fukuoka｜

2017.01.01

Rakushow & MINCOS in TNC TV Bldg. Blue Light Christmas 2016

If you're on the topic of Christmas, don't forget about the "Rakushow & MINCOS in TNC TV Bldg. Blue Light Christmas 2016!" Held over the 17th and 18th December, our report brings you all the excitement from the first day of this popular cosplay event!

COSPLAY SNAPS | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜ Event Reports｜

2016.12.22

Yusentei Koen (Park)

Korean student Suu gets a feel for traditional Japan! Check-out his report on a pure Japanese style garden called "Yusentei Park!"

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2016.12.21

Fukuoka Area Guide Brought to You by Reporter Suu! (Kawabata Shotengai, Yusentai and Ropponmatsu)

Korean student Suu tells us about some of the most captivating places in and around the Kawabata Shotengai, Yusentei and Ropponmatsu areas!

Articles Sorted by Area | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

2016.12.21

[Hot Spots] Space World

Something of a landmark in the Yahata area of Kitakyushu, "Space World" is one the biggest theme parks in Fukuoka Prefecture!

Hot Spots - Things to see and do! | Fukuoka｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

2016.12.21

KITTE HAKATA, HAKATA MARUI

Since its grand opening on 21st April 2016, there has been a huge buzz surrounding "KITTE HAKATA," the latest shopping hotspot at Hakata Station! MON & STAY went along to check it out!

MON and STAY’s "full-on" Fukuoka Trip - From the latest hotspots to traditional culture - | Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

2016.12.19

Fukuoka Otaku Map-ver. 痛 (Two) - Ultraman World M78 Canal City Hakata

The new and improved Fukuoka Otaku Map ver. 痛 (Two) returns with the "Ultraman World M78 Canal City Hakata" the focus of this edition. A store specializing in all things Ultraman, there's something for all the generations to enjoy! So be sure to check it out!

Fukuoka Otaku Map | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Anime｜ Hot Spot｜ Movies｜

2016.12.16

O-Butsudan no Hasegawa Fukuoka Honten

Korean student Suu visited the Kawabata Shotengai to report on "O-Butsudan no Hasegawa Fukuoka Honten!"

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2016.12.14

Kazari yamakasa (飾り山笠 )

Korean student Suu reports on the incredible "Kazari yamakasa!"

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2016.12.08

[Prize giveaway!] Is there a "Megami" living inside your IC travel card? The talking communication game "Megami Meguri" is here!

Travel the railways of Japan with the talkative Tsukumo! Also compatible with IC travel cards! All eyes are on the communication game "Megami Meguri," which lets users chat to the protagonist "Tsukumo" to their heart's content!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Event Reports｜ Hobbies｜

2016.12.06

Special Fukuoka limited edition "BIGBANG Kan Kan" is on sale to celebrate "BIGBANG" performing at the FUKUOKA YAHUOKU! DOME!

The well-established mentaiko store "FUKUYA" are doing a special collaboration with the massive K-POP artists "BIGBANG!" To celebrate "BIGBANG" performing at the FUKUOKA YAHUOKU! DOME, special Fukuoka limited edition "BIGBANG Kan Kan" is currently on sale for a limited time!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜ K-POP｜ Collaboration items｜

2016.12.01

One of the biggest of its kind in Japan! Combining a water fountain display with 3D projection mapping, the "ONE PIECE Water Spectacle" is here to adorn the winter at Canal City Hakata!

Making use of 3D projection mapping (which at 2,500 inches is one of the biggest in Japan), illuminations, audio and water fountains, the experience-based attraction "Canal Aqua Panorama" arrives at Canal City Hakata!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Music｜ Anime｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

2016.11.28

Kawabata Zenzai Hiroba

Korean student Suu introduces us to "Kawabata Zenzai Hiroba," a spot in the Kawabata Shotengai where you can view a "Kazariyama" from the Yamakasa festival all year round!

Food & Drink | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

2016.11.21

Covering some different spots around Fukuoka and making a guest appearance at a tea party… Misako Aoki was in town!

The President of the Japan Lolita Association, Misako Aoki has a huge following overseas. We invited her to visit Fukuoka to not only cover some of the area's most exciting spots, but to also make a special appearance at an "tea party" event!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Fukuoka｜ Fashion｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

2016.11.16

Fukuoka Otaku Map-ver. 痛 (Two) - Pokémon Center FUKUOKA

Fukuoka Otaku Map ver. 痛 (Two) is back and better than ever! This edition features the "Pokémon Center FUKUOKA." We've got all kinds of photos from inside this Pokémon specialist store, which has proven a real hit with all age groups! Read-on to find-out more!

Fukuoka Otaku Map | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Anime｜ Hot Spot｜

2016.11.14