Main Stage Day 1

Check out our KPF2017 Day 1 Main Stage report! There were awesome talks and live performances by popular voice artists and idols! The onstage excitement and energy was immense! Find-out more, here!

[Feature Events] Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2017 |

2017.12.18

Main Stage Day 2

A series of "e Sports" demo matches took place during the second day of the KPF! Cast from "Ginga Tetsudo 999 (Galaxy Express 999) GALAXY OPERA" also appeared on stage to promote the production!

[Feature Events] Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2017 |

2017.12.18

Exhibits @ KPF Main Venue & Kokura Castle

There was an incredible range of exhibits in KPF2017 for visitors to check-out, including anime and manga-themed booths, as well as a section where visitors could try out new games! There was also an area providing information about Kitakyushu City and the local area! Find-out more, here!

[Feature Events] Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2017 |

2017.12.11

KPF2017 Opening Ceremony & Yuuki Takada's homecoming event "Kaette-kitaccha-ne!" Volume Three, Section One!

One of the most hotly anticipated subculture events in the entire country, the "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2017" finally hit town! Filled with surprises and engulfed by loud cheers from the crowd, the "KPF2017 opening ceremony" helped kick things off! Read on to find-out more!

[Feature Events] Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2017 |

2017.12.11

Comments from the newly appointed Kitakyushu Tourism Ambassador Yuuki Takada! Plus, special prize giveaway!

There was a surprise announcement during the "KPF 2017" opening ceremony! Voice artist and Kitakyushu-native Yuuki Takada was appointed as a tourism ambassador for the city! Find-out more about Takada's thoughts on her new role and how to win some cool prizes!

[Feature Events] Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2017 |

2017.12.04

cross fm "Ani-tune ♥ Fukuoka" public recording featuring 種﨑敦美 (Atsumi Tanezaki) ＆ 竹内良太 (Ryota Takeuchi) Talk show

During the first day of the "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2017" there was a live public recording of the cross fm radio program "Ani-tune ♥ Fukuoka," which featured a special talk with Atsumi Tanezaki & Ryota Takeuchi! Keep reading to find-out what went down!

[Feature Events] Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2017 |

2017.12.04

ITASHAWEEK CHAMPIONSHIP 2017

Check-out the vehicles that were on display at the "ITASHAWEEK CHAMPIONSHIP 2017!" The itasha designs provide a lot of insight into the owners of the cars!

[Feature Events] Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2017 |

2017.12.04

KPF SNAPS!!

One of the best parts of the "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival" is undoubtedly the opportunity it provides visitors to interact with each other! Check-out some snapshots from the venue and find-out a little bit more about the asianbeat booth that was set-up for the event!

[Feature Events] Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2017 |

2017.12.04

Theatrical Version: Mazinger Z / Infinity Talk with Kappei Yamaguchi & Miku Ito / Ichiro Mizuki Live!

Check-out our comprehensive photo report to find-out more about Kappei Yamaguchi and Miku Ito's discussion on the "Theatrical Version: MAZINGER Z / INFINITY" at the KPF 2017! And be sure not to miss our snaps of Ichiro Mizuki's special live performance at the event!

[Feature Events] Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2017 |

2017.12.04

WORLD COSPLAY SUMMIT 2018 Japanese Preliminary Kyushu Qualifying Round

The "WORLD COSPLAY SUMMIT 2018 Kyushu Japanese Preliminary Qualifying Round" was held during the "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2017!" The competition saw three pairs battle it out for the chance to proceed to the national qualifiers and possibly earn the right to represent Japan at the World Cosplay Summit!

COSPLAY SNAPS |

2017.12.04

Fukuoka Products

In this feature, international students give their take on some of the best products that are created in Fukuoka!

THIS IS FUKUOKA |

2017.10.16

Moriyama Kasuri Koubou (森山絣工房)

Check-out Taiwanese student Setsu's report on the "Moriyama Kasuri Koubou!"

Fukuoka Products | Fukuoka｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜ Art｜

2017.10.16

FUKUOKA RAMEN MAP - [EXTRA EDITION] Street Stalls

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's street stalls, "yatai"!

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

2017.10.13

KENZO

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!

FUKUOKA RAMEN MAP - [EXTRA EDITION] Street Stalls |

2017.10.13

Kokin-chan (小金ちゃん)

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!

FUKUOKA RAMEN MAP - [EXTRA EDITION] Street Stalls |

2017.10.13

Lolita Fashion Makeover

Students from the the Omula Beauty Creates were on hand to help give lolita-style makeovers to international students who are new to this world! Misako Aoki also gave a talk on how the make-up techniques can vary depending on whether you're interested in sweet or gothic lolita! Keep on reading to find-out more!

Lolita Tea Party in Fukuoka 2016 Photo Report |

2017.10.12

[Feature] ULTRA JAPAN 2017 - One the world’s most widely spoken about entertainment movements -

The dance music festival "ULTRA JAPAN" has been featured in asianbeat for the last three years! This year we are back covering ULTRA, a movement that no longer be overlooked in a conversation about the Japanese music and fashion scenes!

feature | Japan｜ Music｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ Trends｜ Club music｜

2017.10.10

NASI Photo Gallery

[Cosplayers Laboratory - Thailand -] NASI Photo Gallery

[Cosplayers Laboratory] - Thailand - #007 NASI |

2017.09.27

Cosplayers Laboratory - Thailand edition -

In response to growing demand, we've finally started the "Cosplayers Laboratory - Thailand Edition -!" In co-operation with "COSPLAY MODE," one of the only cosplay magazines in Thailand, we will continue to introduce you to some of top cosplayers active not just in Thailand, but throughout the entire world! So please enjoy!

Cosplayers Laboratory | Thailand ｜ Cosplay｜

2017.09.27

Futabatei (二葉亭)

Find-out more about Hakata ramen and all the wonderful ramen restaurants that can be found in the Fukuoka area!

FUKUOKA RAMEN MAP - Hakata & Nakasu Area |

2017.09.19