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!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

2016.10.27

World Cosplay Summit 2016 - World Cosplay Championship - Photo Report

The "World Cosplay Summit" was held from Friday 30th July 30 to Sunday 7th August 2016. The competition came to a climax with all the teams who had won their respective preliminary rounds coming from all over the world to meet in Nagoya, Japan! And as you can imagine, the cosplay that was on display was of the highest quality!

COSPLAY SNAPS | Nagoya｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜

2016.10.21

[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.

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

2016.10.16

[Feature] "ULTRA JAPAN 2016" A pioneering, modern youth culture movement that continues to grow and evolve!

The annual urban dance music festival "ULTRA JAPAN," which asianbeat has been reporting on for the last two years, is back in town. Once again we will be doing a feature on this amazing event, as well as its expanding links with the fashion world.

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

2016.10.12

"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!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Taiwan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

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!"

FUKUOKA ANPANMAN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM in MALL | Fukuoka｜ Anime｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

2016.09.29

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!"

Shopping | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Fashion｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

2016.09.02

Fukuoka Kawaii Trip ♥

The Chinese Kawaii Ambassadors PipiChu and Cheng JiaQi went out with the Vietnamese Kawaii Ambassadors Do Thi To Uyen and Trinh Thi Thu Huyen to visit some of the most spoken about Fukuoka hotspots! What kind of exciting encounters lie in store for these 4 on their travels? Let's join them to find out!

FACo2016 After Report | Japan｜ China｜ Vietnam｜ Fukuoka｜ sightseeing｜

2016.08.31

Tenjin Chikagai's new currency exchange machines and refurbished European-style toilets!

With Kyushu's first currency exchange machines capable of dealing with transactions in both directions newly installed and refurbished stylish toilets open for the public, Tenjin Chikagai, which this September celebrates its 40th year in business, is becoming increasingly more convenient and customer-friendly!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ sightseeing｜

2016.08.08

The hands-on, realistic survival game "ATTACK THE FUKUOKA CASTLE" is here!

Having already been held last summer and this spring, "ATTACK THE FUKUOKA CASTLE," which has been gaining popularity is back again this summer! Make a group with people from various parts of the world, figure-out puzzles and solve the mystery of Fukuoka Castle!

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

2016.07.20

Hakata Gion Yamakasa 2016 "Kazariyama / Kakiyama" Photo Report

"Hakata Gion Yamakasa" is a traditional festival that has almost come to represent Fukuoka as a whole. In our photo-report, we will be introducing "Kazariyama," as well as "Kakiyama", which are actually carried around the streets of Hakata, at the "Oiyama!"

EVENT SNAPS | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ Trends｜

2016.07.14

[Hot Spots] Kyushu National Museum (九州国立博物館)

Experience Asia and a history filled with drama at the Kyushu National Museum! Located very close to the historically significant Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, this breathtaking museum was the fourth national museum to be built after Tokyo, Nara and Kyoto.

Hot Spots - Things to see and do! | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜ Art｜

2016.07.12

The “Yo-kai Watch Official Shop Yorozu Mart Fukuoka Sohonten” opened on 1st July in Canal City Hakata!

A first for Kyushu, "Yo-Kai Watch" have opened up an official flagship store in Canal City Hakata. Called "Yorozu Mart Fukuoka Sohonten," once inside you'll find merchandise that you simply cannot buy anywhere else, as well as an elaborately decorated interior that is a real must see!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Anime｜ Game & e-Sports｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜ Hobbies｜

2016.07.11

[Feature] Fukuoka Manhole Guide “Like an Art Gallery at Your Very Feet”

In this feature we will be talking about "manholes," which have been gaining increasing attention in recent years for their artistic merit. Check-out our manhole map of Fukuoka, an interview about the recent manhole mania, all as we delve into the world of manholes!

feature | Fukuoka｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ sightseeing｜ Art｜

2016.06.29

"ONE PIECE FILM GOLD Canal Splash!" is hitting Canal City Hakata!

Check-out the special collaboration between the theatrical version "ONE PIECE FILM GOLD" and "Canal Splash," called "ONE PIECE FILM GOLD Canal Splash!"

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

2016.06.27

The hugely popular Taiwanese cosplayers MON and STAY stopped by Fukuoka!

We invited the hugely popular Taiwanese cosplayers MON and STAY to come Fukuoka and report on various locations throughout the prefecture!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Fukuoka｜ Cosplay｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

2016.06.20

The "Japan Heritage 'Western Capital of Ancient Japan' Dazaifu" is an app available in 4 different languages, which gives you a taste of Japan Heritage Dazaifu!

The "Japan Heritage 'Western Capital of Ancient Japan' Dazaifu" is a super convenient app that will help visitors to Dazaifu enjoy and experience all the historical sites and cultural assets that the local area has to offer!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜

2016.06.16

Results from the “World Cosplay Summit, Japanese Preliminary!” The representatives for Japan at this year’s WCS will be…

The "World Cosplay Summit 2016, Japanese Preliminary” was held in Tokyo on May 29th 2016! They were 5 acts participating and the fabulous Fukuoka-based duo known as “horizon.” won the chance to represent Japan at the competition!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Vietnam｜ Fukuoka｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Cosplay｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜

2016.06.09

[Report from Kobori in Bangkok] Join me on my trip to Ko Lan and Samae Beach in southern Thailand!

When you talk about Thailand’s beach resorts, famous names that always come up are South Phuket, Ko Samui, Ko Tao and Ko Samet. But a cheaper and more accessible option could be Ko Lan, an island off Pattaya's coast line.

Kobori 's Bangkok Report | Japan｜ Thailand ｜ Bangkok｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

2016.06.03

[Hot Spots] Aruaru City

Established in 2012, “Aruaru City” is a huge shopping center that deals and sells all kinds of products, including manga, anime, games , as well as figurines.

Hot Spots - Things to see and do! | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

2016.05.30