FAP2020 "FUKUOKA ASIAN PICKS"

The creative music festival that connects Fukuoka and Asia, "FUKUOKA ASIAN PICKS 2020", will be held online on 12 September (Saturday) & 13 September (Sunday)! Don't miss out the live video of 6 up-and-coming Asian artists/bands (including "the perfect me" from Fukuoka) and other exciting highlights!

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2020.09.10

FUKUOKA ASIAN PICKS Guest Artists

Introducing 6 up-and-coming artists/bands who will be attending Asian music culture event "FUKUOKA ASIAN PICKS", held online on 12 and 13 September (Saturday & Sunday)!

FAP2020 "FUKUOKA ASIAN PICKS" | Indonesia｜ Japan｜ Thailand ｜ Taiwan｜ Fukuoka｜ Music｜ J-POP｜ Club music｜

2020.09.10

[INFORMATION] Call for entries - The 5th "Kitakyushu International Manga Competition"!

The 5th "Kitakyushu International Manga Competition" call for entries has started from 1st June 2020. Both professionals and amateurs are qualified. For those who are interested in manga, how about giving yourself a chance to take the challenge?

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2020.06.10

WORLD COSPLAY SUMMIT 2020 Japanese Preliminary Kyushu Qualifying Round

The "WORLD COSPLAY SUMMIT 2020 Japanese Preliminary Kyushu Qualifying Round" took place at the "KPF2019!" Three sets of cosplayers delivered powerful performances! The level of competition was off the charts!

COSPLAY SNAPS | Japan｜ Taiwan｜ Fukuoka｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜ Event Reports｜

2019.12.20

FAP2019 | ASIAN ARTIST PICK UP! - DSPS

The hot new band "DSPS" have been gaining a lot of attention both inside and outside Taiwan. They recently made an appearance at the "Fukuoka Asian Picks" stage! Their clear vocals and beautiful, flowing melodies captivated the audience!

FAP2019 "FUKUOKA ASIAN PICKS" | Japan｜ Taiwan｜ Fukuoka｜ Music｜ Event Reports｜

2019.10.21

Kawaii Ambassadors' Fukuoka Travel Diary

The eight Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, and Taiwanese Kawaii Ambassadors, selected in the "2019 asianbeat・FACo Kawaii Ambassador Contest", visited Fukuoka City, Itoshima City, and Fukutsu City. They report on seasonal information regarding Fukuoka, such as popular photospots, cafes, and traditional handicraft experiences!

[Feature] FACo2019 | Japan｜ China｜ Thailand ｜ Taiwan｜ Vietnam｜ Fukuoka｜ Accommodation｜ Experiences & workshops｜ Fashion｜ Gourmet｜ sightseeing｜

2019.07.17

[INFORMATION] Calling for Applications for the "Fourth Kitakyushu International Manga Competition"!

The "Fourth Kitakyushu International Manga Competition" is calling for original 4-koma manga! The application window is until 2 p.m. on Monday, 2 September 2019. Interested parties, please be sure to apply!

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2019.06.28

Fukuoka City | Ohori Park

Ohori Park is a place where you can savour rich nature, while being in the heart of the city. Not to mention jogging and walking, we also recommend strolling along the islands and bridges that link up the north and south side of the park. Speaking of the fun that there is to be had at Ohori Park, don't forget a stroll on the lake surface with the staple swan boats!

Kawaii Ambassadors' Fukuoka Travel Diary | Japan｜ Taiwan｜ Fukuoka｜ Experiences & workshops｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

2019.06.19

Fukutsu City | 鮨屋台 海の彩 (Sushi Yatai Umi no Iro)

"鮨屋台 海の彩" (Sushi Yatai Umi no Iro) is a sushi restaurant with a great view on the coast of Fukuma, Fukutsu City. When you enter the restaurant and take a seat at the counter, an overwhelming ocean panorama stretches before your eyes! The sushi you eat whilst sitting before this superb view is made primarily using ingredients caught in the Genkai Sea, and so is fresh. You must check out the restaurant original white ponzu!

Kawaii Ambassadors' Fukuoka Travel Diary | Japan｜ Taiwan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

2019.06.17

Fukutsu City | LANDSHIP cafe

Introducing "LANDSHIP cafe," which stands in the best location overlooking the Genkai Sea. The menu, which makes plentiful use of fresh, local ingredients, is exquisite!

Kawaii Ambassadors' Fukuoka Travel Diary | Japan｜ Taiwan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜

2019.06.11

Fukutsu City | 宮地嶽神社 (Miyajidake Jinja)

Miyajidake Jinja is a shrine in Fukutsu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. It is loaded with highlights, such as "The Path of Light", the road approaching the shrine, awash in sunlight, which extends out to the Genkai Sea in a straight line; the "Three Japan No. 1s", the Great Shimenawa, the Great Drum, and the Great Bell; and much more!

Kawaii Ambassadors' Fukuoka Travel Diary | Japan｜ Taiwan｜ Fukuoka｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

2019.06.10

Fukuoka City | 1COFFEE

"1COFFEE" opened in January 2019 in an off-street in the Watanabe Dori area in Yakuin. A large, open-plan cafe, the pretty interior is visible through the windows, and the aroma of coffee invites you in!

Kawaii Ambassadors' Fukuoka Travel Diary | Japan｜ Taiwan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

2019.06.05

Fukutsu City | Glamping Fukuoka

An exciting experience at a spot famous for its photogenic sunsets! Introducing "Glamping Fukuoka", a resort where you can experience a seaside stay in Fukutsu-shi, Fukuoka!

Kawaii Ambassadors' Fukuoka Travel Diary | Japan｜ Taiwan｜ Fukuoka｜ Accommodation｜ Gourmet｜ sightseeing｜

2019.06.03

Glamping Fukuoka

An exciting experience at a spot famous for its photogenic sunsets! Introducing "Glamping Fukuoka", a resort where you can experience a seaside stay in Fukutsu-shi, Fukuoka!

A Guide to Unique & Funky Hotels in Fukuoka! | Japan｜ Taiwan｜ Fukuoka｜ Accommodation｜ Gourmet｜ sightseeing｜

2019.06.03

Fukuoka City | HIGHTIDE STORE

"HIGHTIDE STORE" is a directly managed store of 'HIGHTIDE', a stationery and miscellaneous goods (knick-knacks) maker in Fukuoka. From the stylish to the popular and cute in design, all kinds of products are laid out in rows. Not to mention stationery buffs, anyone who visits can, without a doubt, come across a product that will make them go, "This is the one!" Don't miss out their made-to-order notebooks, too!

Kawaii Ambassadors' Fukuoka Travel Diary | Japan｜ Taiwan｜ Fukuoka｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜ Hobbies｜

2019.05.28

Kawaii Ambassadors Close-up!

About half a year since applications opened in October 2018, the eight 2019 asianbeat・FACo Kawaii ambassadors finally get on stage at "Fukuoka Asia Collection (FACo)"! We follow the Kawaii Ambassadors from rehearsals to their actual appearance on the runway!

[Feature] FACo2019 | Japan｜ China｜ Thailand ｜ Taiwan｜ Vietnam｜ Fukuoka｜ Fashion｜ Event Reports｜

2019.04.25

[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

Meet the 2019 Kawaii Ambassadors!

Introducing the Kawaii Ambassadors from China, Thailand, Vietnam, and Taiwan, selected via the "2019 asianbeat・FACo Kawaii Ambassador Contest" In this corner, we'd like to introduce their thoughts on being selected, and their enthusiasms for FACo!

[Feature] FACo2019 | China｜ Thailand ｜ Taiwan｜ Vietnam｜ Fukuoka｜ Fashion｜ Event Reports｜

2019.03.20

World Cosplay Summit 2019 Japanese Preliminary Kyushu Qualifying Round

The "World Cosplay Summit 2019 Japanese Preliminary Kyushu Qualifying Round" was held during the "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2018!" Three pairs battled to earn the right to compete in the decider for Japanese representative for World Cosplay Summit!

COSPLAY SNAPS | Japan｜ Taiwan｜ Fukuoka｜ Manga｜ Anime｜ Cosplay｜ Event Reports｜

2018.12.17

#32 Feeling the love for lolita in Taiwan... My first visit in four years!

I was pretty busy in October and November! The weather has started to get colder as we move further into Autumn. It is time to look back on 2018 as the year draws to a close. Thinking about it... I made nearly 30 trips overseas!

Misako Aoki's Travel Diary from the World of Lolita | Japan｜ China｜ Taiwan｜ Other Areas｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Fashion｜ Event Reports｜ Talent/Idol｜

2018.11.22