“Matsuda Name Shishu-ten / Cotton Matsuda”

Korean student Suu paid a visit to the Kawabata Shotengai and checked-out the funny hats and wide range of souvenirs from the Hakata area that "Matsuda Name Shishu-ten" has in store!

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2016.11.09

Get transported to another world with music that is sure to touch your soul! A concert featuring music from games, "CAPCOM LIVE!" is on its way to Kyushu!

In December 2016 CAPCOM and the Video Game Orchestra (VGO) will be putting on a concert featuring video game music called "CAPCOM LIVE!" New concerts in Oita and Okinawa have been added to the performances already scheduled for Fukuoka and Kumamoto! Having won plaudits all over the globe, the VGO's first trip to Japan is gaining a great deal of attention!

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2016.11.07

A first for Asia! The “Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series” is coming to Fukuoka!

Steeped in history, the "America's Cup" is seen as the pinnacle of international yacht racing. The "Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series" qualifying stage is held across 2 years at locations all over the world and will soon be coming to Asia for the first time. Held over 3 days, from Friday 18th to Sunday 20th November 2016, at Jigyohama, Fukuoka City, this a real must-see event!

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2016.11.04

Get swept up in the world of mushrooms! The "Fukuoka Kinoko Taisai (Fukuoka Mushroom Festival) 2016" is nearly upon us!

Experience the charm of mushrooms! The "Fukuoka Kinoko Taisai (Fukuoka Mushroom Festival) 2016" is back and will be held at the Gokoku Shrine, in Fukuoka City!

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2016.10.31

Experience Japanese culture in Canal City Hakata! The "Canal Tourist Lounge" opened on Friday 21st October 2016!

The "Canal Tourist Lounge" opened on Friday 21st October 2016 in Canal City Hakata! Catering for the needs of people visiting from abroad, this tourist information center doesn't just provide news about tourist spots, but also gives visitors the chance to experience Japanese culture!

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2016.10.27

"COOL KITAKYUSHU!" The “Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2016” is coming soon!

Under the theme of "COOL KITAKYUSHU," this year's "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2016 with Aruaru City" will be held over 2 days, from Saturday 5th to Sunday 6th November 2016!

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2016.10.26

The long awaited new production finally hits Kyushu! "Musical 'PRETTY GUARDIAN SAILOR MOON' -Amour Eternal-" will open in Fukuoka soon!

The hugely popular "PRETTY GUARDIAN SAILOR MOON" is taking the musical “’‘PRETTY GUARDIAN SAILOR MOON' -Amour Eternal-" to Kyushu for the first time! Performances will be held at the Canal City Theater in Hakata, Fukuoka, over 2 days (Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th October 2016)!

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2016.10.20

[Hot Spots] Kitakyushu Manga Museum

Leiji Matsumoto, Tsukasa Hojo, A-ko Mutsu and Seizo Watase to name but a few... Kitakyushu has produced over 50 prominent manga artists to date! Focusing on manga artists who have a connection to the local area, the "Kitakyushu Manga Musuem" aims to introduce the unique qualities of manga, as well as the culture of manga in Japan, to its visitors.

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2016.10.16

If you're interested in baking Japanese-style bread, why not try making "an-pan?"

There’s been all kinds of different breads (pan) that have been created in Japan, such as "melon-pan," "jam-pan," "cream-pan," and "curry-pan." In this article I will be showing you how to bake "an-pan," a type of bread that was first made during the Meiji Period.

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2016.10.11

"Cosplay Collection 011 in Fukuoka" - At the Venue

Here is our "Cosplay Collection 011 in Fukuoka"report from the venue! With boats cruising along the bay and Hakata Port just behind them, the cosplayers in attendance got to take photos against a backdrop truly unique to Fukuoka and were keen to show off their amazing outfits!

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2016.10.05

"Cosplay Collection 011 in Fukuoka" Photo Report

With events taking place at locations all over Asia, the "Cosplay Collection" is an event that is popular both inside Japan and overseas. On May 29th 2016 the "Cosplay Collection 011 in Fukuoka" took place at the Hakata Port International Terminal and you can find-out more about the day in our report, here!

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2016.10.05

Cosplay Snaps

We met up with some of the cosplayers who were in attendance at the "Cosplay Collection 011 in Fukuoka." Here are some top quality snaps of them in action!

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2016.10.05

[Information] "KURATE Gakuen" is searching for "KURATE Gakuen ‘Moe Ambassadors!’"

"KURATE Gakuen" is looking for "KURATE Gakuen 'Moe Ambassadors'" to not only act as a bridge between Kurate-machi and the rest of Asia, but also help spread the charming appeal of the town to the rest of the world! In order to get a real feel for the place and all it has to offer, those selected as Moe Ambassadors will be invited to visit Kurate-machi!

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2016.10.04

"Chun Shui Tang (春水堂)" finally reaches western Japan! The Taiwanese café known for specializing in tea and has opened a new branch in the Tenjin Chikagai!

The Taiwanese café "Chun Shui Tang (春水堂)" specializes in all things tea and has finally opened its first store in western Japan! Located in the Tenjin Chikagai (Nishi 6 Bangai), the board outside the store advertises "Tapioca Milk Tea" and "Gyuniku-men (Beef Noodle Soup)," giving shoppers a real taste of Taiwan!

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2016.10.03

"FUKUOKA ANPANMAN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM in MALL" Autumn Event Info

Find-out more about the autumn events scheduled at the "FUKUOKA ANPANMAN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM in MALL!"

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2016.09.29

SUNSET LIVE 2016 Instant Updates! Report from Day 2

"SUNSET LIVE 2016" is a firm fixture on the Fukuoka calendar and this year marks the 24th time the festival has been held! Find-out more about all the excitement by checking out our report on the second day of the festival, here!

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2016.09.23

SUNSET LIVE 2016 Instant Updates! Report from Day 1

"SUNSET LIVE 2016" is much-loved and well-established on the Fukuoka calendar. This was year they were back for the 24th time and you can find out what went down on Saturday here, in our report on the first day of the festival!

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2016.09.23

[Feature] Becoming a Cosplayer

Have you been thinking that you would love to give copslay a go, but simply don't where to begin? No need to worry, asianbeat is here to provide some support and lend a helping hand as you enter the world of cosplay!

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2016.09.14

［Information］The "KITAKYUSHU INTERNATIONAL MANGA COMPETITION" is now open!

The "KITAKYUSHU INTERNATIONAL MANGA COMPETITION" is looking for the best 4koma manga from across the globe! There's a staggering 500,000 yen available in prize money, and with the "TOKIWA Creator Award" providing work support to the winner, this is a massive opportunity for anyone looking to become a manga artist in Japan!

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2016.09.13

le lien

Korean student Suu went to the Kawabata Shotengai to report on the Japanese clothing store "le lien," as well as a shop that specializes in Japanese goods and trinkets called "wa・lavie!"

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2016.09.02