[Feature Events] Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2019

The "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2019" will be held on Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December! This two day event, which is one of the biggest pop culture festivals in Kyushu, will feature anime-related attractions and welcome talented voice artists! Be sure to check it out!

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2019.12.27

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2019.12.11

Fukuoka Illunimation 2019

This is the time of year when Christmas lights start to sparkle and excitement around the city starts to build! Fukuoka is full of cool places that are worth visiting and attractions that were made to be photographed! Make sure to check them out this Winter!

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2019.12.06

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2019.11.26

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2019.11.08

Fukuoka Area Guide Brought to You by Reporter Seoyeon! (Higashi-ku & Shigu Area)

"This is Fukuoka" is a series that gives members of the international community an opportunity to introduce a range of exciting local attractions. The reporter for this installment is Seoyeon from Korea! Seoyeon went to discover some popular sites in Higashi-Ku (East Ward) and Shingu-Machi (Shingu Town)!

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2019.10.24

FAP2019 "FUKUOKA ASIAN PICKS"

Check-out our report on "FUKUOKA ASIAN PICKS 2019,” a festival of music and culture! The event ran from 21st to 23rd September at Canal City Hakata and its vicinity! This feature looks at live performances by two new stars from Fukuoka and a couple of exciting Asian artists! The performers also have some messages for our readers!

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2019.10.21

Message and prizes from special guests!

Some of the judges and special guests at the third annual MCPO AWARD had a few special messages that they wanted passed on to the fans! There are also some great prizes to be won! Fukuoka native and renowned manga artist Ueyama Tochi was joined by Rikudou Koushi, Seguchi Takahiro, and illustrator Hibiki Reine!

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2019.09.14

The "MCPO AWARD 2019" - The award ceremony and winning works

This report will take a closer look at some of the wonderful award-winning works, which were selected from a total of 1,738 entries. We also briefly caught up with some of the winners who visited Fukuoka in order to attend the award ceremony. Their joy and excitement was clear to see!

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2019.09.14

The 3rd "MCPO AWARD 2019" - Report from the award ceremony!

Professional manga artists and illustrators shared some top tips and insightful advice with the audience! There were lots of programs for visitors to enjoy, including a fascinating talk! Check-out our report on the "MCPO AWARD 2019" award ceremony!

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2019.09.14

Shiki Style! Fukuoka - Japanese Culture Travelogue

The 'Fukuoka Tour Plan Contest' took place in January 2019. The event was held at the "asianbeat Fukuoka Matsuri Festival" in Hanoi, Vietnam during January. Shiki came first in the competition and won a round trip to Fukuoka!

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2019.09.11

Fukuoka Authority, Meow Presents "A Trip to Fall in Love with Fukuoka and Itoshima"

Meow, who has even said that "Were I to live in Japan, I would want to live in Fukuoka!", toured trendy spots around Itoshima! So, let's go with Meow on a journey to "fall in love" with Fukuoka♪

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2019.09.03

#Blue Roof

Introducing the juice house, "Blue Roof" located in Itoshima, Fukuoka! Enjoy a relaxed moment whilst savouring drinks made using the season's fresh fruits and vegetables!

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2019.08.08

Kawaii Ambassadors' Fukuoka Travel Diary

The eight Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, and Taiwanese Kawaii Ambassadors, selected in the "2019 asianbeat・FACo Kawaii Ambassador Contest", visited Fukuoka City, Itoshima City, and Fukutsu City. They report on seasonal information regarding Fukuoka, such as popular photospots, cafes, and traditional handicraft experiences!

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2019.07.17

Itoshima City | いちごや cafe TANNAL & 磯本農園 (Ichigo-ya cafe TANNAL & Isomoto Nouen)

In nature-rich Itoshima City, we had fun picking strawberries and enjoyed sweets made with Fukuoka's branded strawberries, AMAOU! We stuffed our cheeks full with fresh strawberries that we picked ourselves, while surrounded in a sweet fragrance! A "delicious" experience!

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2019.07.11

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Check out "Sunset Live 2019," Fukuoka's premier outdoor music festival held in Itoshima, Fukuoka on the 7th & 8th of September!

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2019.07.09

The Fukuoka Dialect: "Brief" Lesson featuring 鳴花ヒメ・ミコト (MEIKA Hime & Mikoto)

The Fukuoka dialect is hugely popular all over the country because it sounds "cute"! As for in what situations it can be used, the Fukuoka-born pair of vocaloids, "MEIKA Hime & Mikoto" introduce lines that will pierce your heart!

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2019.07.05

Katto Photo Gallery

[Cosplayers Laboratory] - Thailand - #011 Katto - Photo Gallery

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2019.05.14

Cosplayers Laboratory

"Cosplayers Laboratory", or "Cos Lab," is the corner where we introduce you to the cosplayers from Japan and overseas who are drawing attention for their dedication to their art.

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2019.05.14

[Feature FACo2019] RUNWAY REPORT / FINALE

The curtains close on this year's hugely successful "Fukuoka Asia Collection (FACo)," which witnessed not just fashion, but new collaboration projects and a variety of stages. Now we are looking forward to next year's event!

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2019.04.25