Discover the philosophy of anime production from the "TAKAHATA ISAO: A LEGEND IN JAPANESE ANIMATION" exhibition at Fukuoka Art Museum! Held until 18th July 2021!

Takahata Isao was a famous director whose works include "The Tale of The Princess Kaguya" and "Grave of the Fireflies". Now, his large-scale retrospective exhibition "TAKAHATA ISAO: A LEGEND IN JAPANESE ANIMATION" is being held at Fukuoka Art Museum, until 18th July 2021! Discover the philosophy of creativity from this exhibition!

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2021.05.25

The VTuber Miihi Akizuki is born! Sharing information of a Castle Town - Akizuki (Asakura City, Fukuoka)!

Akizuki (Asakura City, Fukuoka) has a beautiful historical cityscape that harmonizes with the nature of the four seasons. Impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the owner of a long-established teahouse named Kuromonchaya taking initiative, a project has started to introduce the charm of Akizuki and sharing its seasonal information to the people in and outside of Japan through a VTuber, Miihi Akizuki!

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2021.05.24

Enjoy Fukuoka's specialty Karashi Mentaiko in Taiwan!

The 2020 asianbeat FACo Kawaii Ambassadors from China, Vietnam, Thailand and Taiwan will be sharing their experiences with Fukuoka's gourmet food and traditional crafts in Asia! This time, ZUZU, from Taiwan, is introducing one of Fukuoka's specialties - Karashi Mentaiko!

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2021.05.20

Yanagawa Mari & Kurume Kasuri Experience in Thailand!

The 2020 asianbeat・FACo Kawaii Ambassadors from China, Vietnam, Thailand, and Taiwan are sharing their experiences of trying local specialties and traditional crafts of Fukuoka in Asia! Amko and Sabrina sharing their experience in Thailand! This time, they will be introducing items that come with the elements of Yanagawa Mari and Kurume Kasuri, traditional crafts in Fukuoka!

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2021.05.17

Fukutsu City / 福津市

From spectacular natural scenery to comical things, the tourism videos are full of so many attractive elements that you won't want to miss! Introducing Drone Oyaji's amazing drone footage that reveals beautiful spots in Fukutsu City!

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2021.05.12

An encounter with Hakataori and Yanagawa Mari in China!

The 2020 asianbeat FACo Kawaii Ambassadors from China, Vietnam, Thailand and Taiwan are sharing their experiences with Fukuoka's gourmet food and traditional crafts in Asia! Check out the cultural experience of nanako and Yu Jie when they encountered Fukuoka's traditional crafts, Hakataori and Yanagawa Mari in China!

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2021.05.11

"GUNDAM docks at FUKUOKA" - A large-scale GUNDAM event is running at Canal City Hakata!

"GUNDAM docks at FUKUOKA" is an ongoing event at Canal City Hakata where you can fully enjoy the world of GUNDAM! In addition to the new original 3D projection mapping show, there are limited Mobile Suit statues, Gunpla displays, and many more surprises!

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2021.05.10

5G LAB FUKUOKA

Experience 5G and other advanced technology at "5G LAB FUKUOKA" at the entertainment complex BOSS E・ZO FUKUOKA♪ Can't wait to enjoy the contents of NiziU and Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS in AR, VR and FR!

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2021.05.07

BOSS E・ZO FUKUOKA

A new attraction in Fukuoka - BOSS E・ZO FUKUOKA has opened on Tuesday 21st July 2020! Full of exciting entertainment that cannot be enjoyed in one day so do make a plan before visiting!

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2021.05.07

Enjoying healthy and yummy tofu dishes in Thailand!

The 2020 asianbeat・FACo Kawaii Ambassadors from China, Vietnam, Thailand, and Taiwan are sharing their experiences of trying local specialties and traditional crafts of Fukuoka in Asia! Here we have Amko and Sabrina, who are going to share with us how were the tofu dishes at Umenohana (originated in Fukuoka), a Japanese restaurant located in Bangkok, Thailand!

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2021.04.28

"The Fukuoka Tower Instrumentality Project" ー A collaborative event between EVANGELION and Fukuoka Tower is ongoing until 13 June (Sunday)!

Angels appearing in the sky of Fukuoka!? Battle at Shin-Momochihama!? "The Fukuoka Tower Instrumentality Project" is a collaborative event between EVANGELION and Fukuoka Tower that is ongoing until 13 June (Sunday). We've checked what's happening at Fukuoka Tower!

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2021.04.26

Tasting Fukuoka's authentic Tonkotsu Ramen in China!

2020 asianbeat・FACo Kawaii Ambassadors from China, Vietnam, Thailand, and Taiwan are sharing their experiences of trying local specialties and traditional crafts of Fukuoka in Asia! This time we are introducing nanako and Yu Jie's experience in China, at a ramen restaurant originated in Fukuoka, "HAKATA IKKOUSHA". Were they surprised by the rich flavoured-Tonkotsu Ramen and the difference from Chinese ramen...!?

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2021.04.21

Fukuoka Otaku Map-ver. 痛 (Two) - Sumikkogurashi NOBOLTCAFE

What's newly opened at the indoor sports and entertainment facility NOBOLT is a limited-time cafe ― "Sumikkogurashi NOBOLTCAFE"! You will be so delighted to see the food collaboration that are inspired by Sumikko characters. The event ends on 30 May (Sunday)♪

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2021.04.14

Trying on Kokura-ori and Hakata-ori in Vietnam!

The 2020 asianbeat FACo Kawaii Ambassadors from China, Vietnam, Thailand and Taiwan will be sharing their experiences with Fukuoka's gourmet food and traditional crafts from Asia! This time, introducing Thao and Ngoc's cultural experience of trying on traditional textiles of Fukuoka, Kokura-ori and Hakata-ori in Vietnam!

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2021.04.13

The multilingual webpage of "Chikugo Tourist Information Center" that introduces Chikugo area, has reopened on 31 March (Wednesday)!

The multilingual website "Chikugo Tourist Information Center" that introduces Chikugo area, Fukuoka Prefecture, has reopened on 31 March! In addition to 120 new information about sightseeing spots, you can now search by category or place!

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2021.04.08

"TAKAHATA ISAO: A LEGEND IN JAPANESE ANIMATION" exhibition will take place at Fukuoka Art Museum from 29 April to 18 July 2021♪

A retrospective exhibition that gained popularity in Tokyo and other places is coming to Fukuoka! "TAKAHATA ISAO: A LEGEND IN JAPANESE ANIMATION" will be the first retrospective exhibition by Takahata Isao, the director who created "The Tale of The Princess Kaguya" and "Grave of the Fireflies", that will take place at Fukuoka Art Museum from 29 April to 18 July♪

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2021.04.06

Fukuoka Prefecture - SPORTS STATE FUKUOKA -

From spectacular natural scenery to comical things, the tourism videos are full of so many attractive elements that you won't want to miss! Check the exciting video that introduces sports activities and other fun things to do in Fukuoka! You will surely find the place you want to go♪

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2021.04.01

Trying Motsunabe for the first time in Vietnam!

The 2020 asianbeat FACo Kawaii Ambassadors from China, Vietnam, Thailand and Taiwan will be sharing their experiences with Fukuoka's gourmet food and traditional crafts while being outside of Japan! This time Thao and Ngoc from Vietnam will be sharing their experience of trying one of Fukuoka specialties, Motsunabe!

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2021.03.30

Chikuho Area | Chikuho Area Tourism Council｜筑豊地区観光協議会

From spectacular natural scenery to comical things, the tourism videos are full of attractive elements. This time, we'd like to introduce a video titled "Chikuho Stay", introducing the wonderful atmosphere as well as 15 recommended sightseeing spots in the Chikuho area!

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2021.03.23

Chikugo Nanakoku / 筑後七国

From spectacular natural scenery to comical things, the tourism videos are full of attractive elements. This time, let's find out the videos introducing "Chikugo Nanakoku" ― 7 cities and towns in the Chikugo area that are located in the southern part of Fukuoka Prefecture!

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2021.03.22