FUKUOKA ANPANMAN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM in MALL, Valentine's Day Events "Dokidoki♡Dokkin Daisakusen (Challenge)!"

In anticipation of Valentine's Day, the FUKUOKA ANPANMAN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM in MALL will be hosting an event called "The Doki Doki Dokkin Daisakusen (Challenge)" between February 1st (Sunday) and March 14th (Saturday)!

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2015.02.10

First time riding the Kyushu Shinkansen!

As of March 2011, a new Shinkansen (bullet train) line opened in Kyushu. Having heard how great it was from all the people around me, I really wanted to try it for myself and finally got the chance to do so last December!

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2015.01.23

MY♡KAWAcollection2014 Photo Report

In this photo report, we'd like to introduce a fashion show "MY♡KAWAcollection2014", which was produced by One of the members of Fukuoka's local idol group LinQ, Aya Maikawa!

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2015.01.16

[Cosplay Snaps] Rakushow & MINCOS in TNC TV Bldg. Blue Light Christmas 2014

In this cosplay report, we will be covering the 2014 Rakushow & MINCOS Blue Light Christmas event that took place on December 21st at the TNC TV building in Fukuoka.

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2015.01.15

Happy New Year, everyone!

Happy New Year, everyone! Our motto for the year is "Youth culture has no boundaries" and we plan on continuing to bring you the latest information on Japan from Fukuoka, so please stay tuned!

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2015.01.08

Fukuoka Otaku Map #13 The Radio Amateurs Shop Apollo Denshi

Part #13 - If you can remember the remote control car boom of the 1980s, then you’re going to love “Radio Amateurs Shop Apollo Denshi.”

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2014.12.26

Interview Now - GARNiDELiA -

GARNiDELiA just released their third single on 29th October. It attracted a lot of popularity with its track for "Gundam Reconguista in G" opening, celebrating the 35th anniversary of MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM. The duo have come to Fukuoka and told us all about the secrets of their meeting, how they produced BLAZING as well as their thoughts on music abroad.

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2014.12.24

Fukuoka Illuminations 2014

The most exciting thing about the long winter nights is going out to see the decorative illuminations! Fukuoka prefecture has been decked in lights and the illuminative decorations that brighten up every corner of the city give it a magical atmosphere. Here, we’d like to give you a bit more information on the illuminative lights in Fukuoka along with a lot of pictures.

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2014.12.18

FUKUOKA ANPANMAN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM in MALL, Christmas Special Event!

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2014.12.11

Fukuoka souvenirs and my new standards!

The Ichiran souvenir instant noodle packs went on sale at the end of June and were so popular and hard to come by, but I've finally managed to get some!

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2014.11.26

Spectacularly bringing to life the warriors of ancient times, Sengoku BASARA 4 takes to the stage in Fukuoka!

The "Sengoku BASARA" series is an action game of warring states that unfolds in the Sengoku period of Japan's history. This time we're introducing the theatrical version of Sengoku BASARA 4 which kicked off in Tokyo on October 31. It will make its way to Fukuoka for a run from November 22 (Sat) until November 24 (Mon) at Fukuoka's Canal City Theater.

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2014.11.21

Report from TAIWAN EXCELLENCE featuring an appearance from Lin Chi-Ling!

This report features details from the TAIWAN EXCELLENCE event's opening ceremony and special talk with one of Taiwan's top actresses Lin Chi-Ling!

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2014.11.20

Get the "Kyushu Expressway Pass" for a Bargain Driving Holiday!

Driving holidays in Kyushu will only get cheaper with the "Kyushu Expressway Pass(KEP)" aimed at foreign visitors!

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2014.11.13

Fukuoka Otaku Map #12 World Military Surplus & Riders Shop SWAT

In this 12th installment, we introdcuce a shop that's been in business for 34 years and a pillar of Fukuoka's military goods scene, "SWAT."

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2014.11.12

Cool Japan Fukuoka, "FACo in Busan"!

"FACo in Busan"! Real Clothes Fashion from Fukuoka's Brands heads to Korea for the Second Year Running!

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2014.11.06

anno lab’s “A Tail of Space Time” Game Competition: Play as Hard as You Can! will be held at the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum!

Fukuoka Asian Art Museum (FAAM) announces to hold an interactive game competition with an artwork created by anno labo, “A Tail of Space Time"!

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2014.11.04

JACS X asianbeat in Jericho

A cosplay photo report of the event "JACS X asianbeat in Jericho" held on September 15, 2014!!

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2014.10.24

AZA MIYUKO's "Doki-Doki (exciting)" Fukuoka Story!

World-famous Korea cosplayer, AZA MIYUKO visited Fukuoka for the first time! AZA MIYUKO has been to Tokyo and Nagoya but we wanted her to see just how fascinating Fukuoka was as well and we planned a variety of activities for her upon her arrival.
Let us take a look at AZA MIYUKO’s Fukuoka experience and see how she felt about it!

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2014.10.20

asianbeat's first time at Japan Expo!! Reporting from the event!

asianbeat's first time at Japan Expo!! Photo report from the event!

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2014.10.10

Fukuoka Booth / SAIKO! STAGE Report!

asianbeat's first time at Japan Expo!! Reporting from the Fukuoka Booth / SAIKO! STAGE!

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2014.10.10