Create a Handmade Ring Case using "Hakata-ori," a Traditional Japanese Textile!

Coming to Fukuoka, and don't think you will be satisfied with just shopping and eating? If that sounds like you, why not check out a craft course? Enjoy cross-cultural exchange whilst making a Hakata-ori ring case from scratch!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Fukuoka｜ Other Areas｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ Art｜

2015.03.20

Special Event in Bangkok Celebrating Prime Time Thai Drama "Kimono Hiden" Hitting T.V. Screens in Thailand!

To celebrate "Kimono Hiden" hitting T.V. screens in Thailand, an event where participants can experience local-Japanese and Japanese culture is set to take place in Bangkok.

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Thailand ｜ Event Reports｜ Talent/Idol｜ sightseeing｜

2015.03.16

[Robin’s Hong Kong Report] The Hong Kong at The Link has Opened!

In March 2014, a prominent Hong Kong film director Oxide Pang opened the "Hong Kong Toy Museum (HK Toy Museum at The Link)."

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2015.03.13

The New "BOATHOUSE OHORI PARK" is Finally Here!

We went to the "BOATHOUSE OHORI PARK" that just opened up on February 6th in Ohori Park, which is located at the heart of Fukuoka city! Being able to eat while looking at the scenery outside on a nice day is the best!

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

2015.03.11

BOATHOUSE OHORI PARK

Ohori Park, located in the center of Fukuoka City, is a place of relaxation that many people visit throughout the year. Check out our guide to "BOATHOUSE OHORI PARK" re-opened in Feb. 2015!

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2015.03.11

Valentine's Day Events "Dokidoki♡Dokkin Daisakusen (Challenge)!" Photo Report!

In this report we cover "Dokidoki♡Dokkin Daisakusen (Challenge)!" which is centered around the sisters Dokeen and Coreen!

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

2015.02.19

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)!

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

2015.02.10

[Event Report] Kuma Fest 2014 @ Kumamoto Prefecture

In this photo report, we'd like to introduce "Kuma Fest 2014"!!

[Fearture] Kuma Fest | Japan｜ Kumamoto｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜

2015.01.29

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!

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

2015.01.23

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!

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

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!

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

2014.11.26

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!

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

2014.11.13

ULTRA JAPAN 2014 Special Report: The Mega Brand “ULTRA” Finally Arrives in Japan

At long last Japan sees the arrival of the large scale dance music festival "ULTRA JAPAN." In addition to picking this up, asianbeat will also be doing an interview with m-flo's VERBAL and a full report after the event.

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2014.11.01

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!

cosplay | Japan｜ Korea｜ Fukuoka｜ Fashion｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

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!

EVENT SNAPS | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ France｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜

2014.10.10

Fukuoka Booth / SAIKO! STAGE Report!

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

asianbeat's first time at Japan Expo!! Reporting from the event! | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ France｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜

2014.10.10

Two Fascinating Guidebooks to Introduce Fukuoka

Recently I just bought two books popular books with really high-impact covers: Fukuoka Tsuide Kankou (Fukuoka Sightseeing Opportunity) and d design travel Fukuoka.

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

2014.10.03

“MICHELIN GUIDE Fukuoka/Saga 2014 – Special Edition" English Website Opening

Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture and Saga Prefecture, with the cooperation of NIHON MICHELIN TIRE, have produced an English language web version of the MICHELIN GUIDE Fukuoka/Saga 2014 guidebook online for all to see. The guide showcases the very best restaurants and hotels the Saga/Fukuoka area has to offer.

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2014.09.18

“MICHELIN GUIDE Fukuoka/Saga 2014- Special Edition” English Website is opened!

On September 9, 2014, Fukuoka Prefecture Fukuoka City and Saga Prefecture, with the cooperation of NIHON MICHELIN TIRE, have produced an English language web version of the MICHELIN GUIDE Fukuoka/Saga 2014 guidebook online for all to see!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Fukuoka｜ Other Areas｜ Gourmet｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜ Media (TV / Magazines)｜

2014.09.18