The yokai known for warding off plagues- "Amabie" is made into Hakata doll!

As a yokai / Japanese ghost with the ability to ward off plagues, "Amabie" is going viral on the internet and the bright and genial-looking Hakata Doll inspired by it was born♪

What's Hot!? Hottest Trends in Japan! | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Trends｜ Art｜

2020.04.28

Meet Wani-kun anytime! Tankōbon of "Hyaku-nichi-go ni Shinu Wani" that gone viral with 4-panel comic is finally released♪

With the nickname "100 wani," the 4-panel comic strip "Hyaku-nichi-go ni Shinu Wani" (The Crocodile Who Dies in 100 Days) has rapidly gone viral on Japanese social networks and the long-awaited Tankōbon is finally released!

What's Hot!? Hottest Trends in Japan! | Japan｜ Manga｜ Trends｜

2020.04.27

World Fashion Snaps / Fukuoka × OMULA BEAUTY CREATES - Spring / Summer 2020 -

Check-out the latest installment in our "World Fashion Snaps" series. This edition features eight representatives from OMULA BEAUTY CREATES, a fashion college based in Fukuoka, Japan! Get inspired by the OMULA students' unique "Spring / Summer" styles!

World Fashion Snaps | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Fashion｜ Trends｜

2020.04.03

Interview Now - たなきゃん (Tanakyan) -

Clothes, shoes, bags, hair color... Tanakyan's (Tanaka Aya) colorful appearance is so vivid and eye catching! We met up with her as she sets on her journey as a fashion creator. We got to speak about all kinds of fashion related topics.

Interview Now | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Fashion｜ Trends｜

2020.03.31

An interactive, photo friendly art exhibition called "VINYL MUSEUM" has finally arrived in Kyushu! It will be on display in Fukuoka PARCO until 5th April♪

An interactive, photo friendly art exhibition called "VINYL MUSEUM" has finally arrived in Kyushu! It will be on display in Fukuoka PARCO until 5th April♪

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Experiences & workshops｜ Fashion｜ Event Reports｜ Trends｜ Art｜

2020.03.13

Michelin-recognized Shanghai cuisine in Fukuoka! We went to check-out the shengjian bao buns at "Da Fu Shu!"

A Michelin-recognized Shanghai cuisine in Fukuoka! "Da Fu Shu" is a takeout that specializes in shengjian (xiao long) bao buns! The eatery's grand opening is Friday 21st February!

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

2020.02.18

Cute "DECO Choco" items are available at Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin until 14th February! Check-out the Nishitetsu-inspired items!

"DECO Choco," which feature cute letters and illustrations printed on packaging from 'Tirol Choco' are now available at DAIMARU Fukuoka Tenjin until Friday 14th February♪

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

2020.01.22

Fukuoka Illunimation 2019

This is the time of year when Christmas lights start to sparkle and excitement around the city starts to build! Fukuoka is full of cool places that are worth visiting and attractions that were made to be photographed! Make sure to check them out this Winter!

EVENT SNAPS | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Music｜ sightseeing｜ Trends｜ Hot Spot｜

2019.12.06

New Fukuoka-Born Characters, "鳴花ヒメ・ミコト" (MEIKA Hime & Mikoto) related event scheduled! Guest appearance by voice actor Koiwai Kotori!

New Fukuoka-born characters, "鳴花ヒメ・ミコト" (MEIKA Hime & Mikoto) related one-day event, "Koiwai Kotori's Live Lecture on the Game Commentary feat. MEIKA Hime & Mikoto", will be held at Tenjin VIVRE on Sunday 7 July! The guests slated to appear are voice actor Koiwai Kotori and creator "mathru@kanimisoP"!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Music｜ Anime｜ Trends｜ J-POP｜

2019.06.24

Yoshimoto comedians vs. "Ikemen Macho" (handsome, macho men) performance group! Ready for a "muscle Battle"!

The group of muscular men, "ALL OUT," popular in Fukuoka, and the Fukuoka Yoshimoto comedians who are proud of their muscles, face off! Don't miss the "炎のマッスル三番勝負！" (lit.: Fiery Muscles Best-of-Three Match," on 10 May (Friday)!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Upcoming Events｜ Talent/Idol｜ Trends｜

2019.05.02

[Feature] FACo2019

Welcoming its eleventh year, "Fukuoka Asia Collection (FACo)" powers up! Attention-grabbing guests and jam-packed planning! Here, starting from the introduction of the Kawaii Ambassador, selected via the asianbeat・FACo Kawaii Ambassador Contest, on which asianbeat and FACo collaborated, we'll be sharing information about the events and also posting an after report once FACo has finished!

Fukuoka Asia Collection (FACo) | Japan｜ China｜ Thailand ｜ Taiwan｜ Vietnam｜ Fukuoka｜ Fashion｜ Event Reports｜ Talent/Idol｜ Trends｜

2019.04.25

With the free simultaneous translation service "kotozna chat," let's chat with people all over the world!

Simultaneously translating over 100 languages! Introducing kotozna chat, a free and convenient chat application that assists in communications between different languages!

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

2019.04.05

Ensuring you the best possible morning... Attention has been given to even the smallest details at "HOTEL GREAT MORNING!"

"HOTEL GREAT MORNING" opened its doors for business in November 2018! A great deal of time and care went into ensuring that the hotel, which is based in Tenyamachi (Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi), awakens guests to new sensations!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Accommodation｜ Experiences & workshops｜ sightseeing｜ Trends｜

2019.03.27

Ensuring you the best possible morning... Attention has been given to even the smallest details at "HOTEL GREAT MORNING!"

"HOTEL GREAT MORNING" opened its doors for business in November 2018! A great deal of time and care went into ensuring that the hotel, which is based in Tenyamachi (Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi), awakens guests to new sensations!

A Guide to Unique & Funky Hotels in Fukuoka! | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Accommodation｜ Experiences & workshops｜ sightseeing｜ Trends｜

2018.12.20

Interview Now - Niki -

The model Niki will be appearing at the "Takagi presents TGC KITAKYUSHU 2018 by TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION" on 6th October! She stopped by the Fukuoka Prefectural Offices to promote the event! Find-out how she feels ahead of the "TGC 2018," what she likes to get up to in Fukuoka, and her beauty regime. We also have some autographs to give away! Read-on to find-out how to apply!

Interview Now | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Fashion｜ Trends｜

2018.08.29

Canal City Hakata “La Festa” has re-opened! Sweets, Japanese products, character goods, and much more!

Located on the first-floor basement of the commercial facility Canal City Hakata, "La Festa" recently re-opened after undergoing a refurbishment! The shop offers an incredibly wide range of cool stock! We stopped by for a private viewing to find-out more about the newly renovated store!

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

2018.03.20

Back for its 10th installment! The "Fukuoka Asia Collection 2018 SPRING-SUMMER" is coming soon!

The Fukuoka Asia Collection (FACo) will be held at Fukuoka Kokusai Center on Sunday 25th March 2018! Details about the event were made public at a press conference on Monday 18th December!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Fashion｜ Event Reports｜ Talent/Idol｜ Trends｜

2017.12.25

November 9th is "ramugi" (ラー麦: ramen wheat) day! To celebrate, we sampled "Menbijin," noodles that are made with 100% "ramugi"!

A brand of semi-dry thin, straight noodles made with 100% "ramugi" called "Menbijin" has been released! We picked up a pack to sample how they taste!

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

2017.11.09

[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

[Feature] FACo2017

It's that time of year again, the "Fukuoka Asia Collection (FACo)" is back! Stay tuned to meet the Kawaii Ambassadors, find-out about all the events and discover what went down in our after report!

Fukuoka Asia Collection (FACo) | Japan｜ China｜ Thailand ｜ Taiwan｜ Vietnam｜ Fukuoka｜ Fashion｜ Event Reports｜ Talent/Idol｜ Trends｜

2017.03.13