AZA MIYUKO comes to Fukuoka!!

On September 15th, (Monday) the popular cosplayer AZA MIYUKO, known throughout the world came to Fukuoka! At asianbeat we'll soon be posting a fun little anecdote about AZA MIYUKO's experience of Fukuoka, so please stay tuned for this exclusive!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Korea｜ Fukuoka｜ Fashion｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜ Game & e-Sports｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

2014.09.17

Special Exhibition: "Treasured Masterpieces from the National Palace Museum, Taipei" will be open soon at Kyushu National Museum!

The National Palace Museum, Taipei is holding a variety of some of the most incredible ancient Chinese artifacts, dating back to the Chinese imperial dynasty, which will be making its way to the Kyushu National Museum on Tuesday, October 7th. This special exhibition will be open to the public for the first time in Asia. The highly valuable meat-shaped stone will also be making an appearance!

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

2014.09.02

"The Thousand Sunny" & "Going Merry" from the "ONE PIECE" have docked in Hong Kong!

We'd like to give you information on the "ONE PIECE DOCKS AT HONG KONG" exhibition event that started on July 30th at one of the most popular tourist destinations in Hong Kong, Causeway Bay's Times Square.

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Hong Kong｜ Anime｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

2014.08.29

asianbeat INDEX

"asianbeat INDEX" - How to navigate "asianbeat" for new comers!!

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2014.08.28

asianbeat Vietnam Summer Festival ★KIRAKIRA NIGHT★ Success!

On July 26th - 27th, asianbeat held an "asianbeat Vietnam Summer Festival ★KIRAKIRA NIGHT★! Over the course of the two days, over 8,000 people came to join us!

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

2014.08.26

Cool Japan Fukuoka, FACo in Bangkok! Thailand's Kawaii Ambassadors have been annouced!!

On July 19th, the Cool Japan Fukuoka, FACo in Bangkok was held in Thailand. The Thailand's Kawaii Ambassadors have been announced and they will be participating the Fukuoka Asia Collection (FACo) 2015 which is scheduled to be held in March!!

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2014.08.08

Cool Japan ・Fukuoka FACo in Bangkok!

Cool Japan ・Fukuoka FACo in Bangkok!

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2014.08.05

asianbeat in Japan Expo, Paris!!

On 2nd to 6th July, asianbeat participated world-famous event, "Japan Expo"! There were many cosplayers at the venue and very popular yuru-chara mascots Kumamon and Funassyi were spotted at the event!

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

2014.07.31

Hakata Gion Yamakasa 2014 Photo Report

July is one of the famous Fukuoka's traditional festivals, Yamakasa season! Hakata Gion Yamakasa's Kazari-yama(decorative floats) are placed on display in 14 locations around Tenjin and Hakata from July 1st to midnight on July 14th (0:00am, July 15th).

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2014.07.08

Taking another look at Kyushu's trains through the eyes of a book from Thailand

Chief editor of the popular Thai magazine "a day", Zcongklod Bangyikhan, has published a book in Thailand based around Kyushu's sightseeing trains. The response is overwhelmingly positive.

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

2014.06.27

Feudal Warlords in the Modern World!

“Gunshi Kanbei” is the title of this year’s (2014) popular “Taiga drama,” and if you come to Fukuoka, you just might get the chance to meet Kanbei for yourself!

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

2014.06.20

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!] #100 Local Idol Concert, Local Landmarks and Local Food – A New Way to Sightsee in Japan

“asianbeat,” the website that publishes these articles, is operated by Fukuoka prefecture. Fukuoka plays a major role as a gateway to all the countries throughout Asia and the world, and I think it’s rather significant that Fukuoka prefecture is the one representing Japan, transmitting Japanese pop culture to the world.

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2014.04.23

He's at the center of an online craze! But who is Hokkaido's Mascot "Jin-kun Jingisukan"?

A mascot from Hokkaido is at the center of an online craze!

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2014.03.31

[Event Report] Kuma Fest 2013 @ Kumamoto Prefecture

This year we bring to you the second annual "Kuma Fest" through photo reports in both our Cosplay and Events corners!

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

2013.12.31

Illuminations (Christmas lights) in Fukuoka 2013

Photo report of illuminations (Christmas lights) in Fukuoka 2013!

Etcetra SNAPS | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ sightseeing｜ Trends｜ Hot Spot｜

2013.12.19

Fukuoka Otaku Map #02 Toy Collector

For the second stop on the Otaku Map we introduce “Toy Collector”: a store that boasts one of the most impressive collections of items in Fukuoka.

Fukuoka Otaku Map | Fukuoka｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

2013.11.29

2014 Fukuoka Motor Show to take place January 24th-27th!

The motor show that makes its way to Fukuoka every 2 years is back at last! At the forefronts of this is asianbeat in collaboration with this event to bring you the "Itasha Award."

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2013.11.22

Fukuoka Otaku Map #01 Gee! Store

Gee! Store Fukuoka in Tenjin Kita is your one-stop shop for all your character goods and cosplay item needs!

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2013.11.18

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#70 Public and Private Sectors Working Together to Bring Lolita Fashion to the Forefront of Tourism in Otaru and Sapporo

Otaru and Sapporo: the next lolita fashion hot spot. This is the plan for for one government-private sector joint venture project that is currently being implemented in Japan’s north.

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2013.09.20

YAMAKASA Special

If you ask a Fukuoka native what comes to mind when they think of Hakata, most will probably answer “Yamakasa.” That’s how deeply rooted Yamakasa is in the lifestyle of Fukuoka and is a tradition that has been cherished and upheld for many years.

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2013.07.04