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What's New

New Year's Greetings for 2021!

Happy new year! We look forward to your continued support in 2021!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) |
Fukuoka

2021.01.01
Udondokoro Matsushima (うどん処松島)

Introducing Udondokoro Matsushima, located in the back alley from the main street of Akasaka (Fukuoka). With the handmade noodle carefully prepared by the owner, every bite is a treat.

♥ FUKUOKA UDON - Noodle writer Yuichiro Yamada's top recommendations! |
Fukuoka
Gourmet
Japan

2020.12.25
A Nature Getaway! Chill Out at Tagawa Area!

Longing for a dynamic trip to relax your body and mind in the nature? Set out for the Tagawa area, where the holy mountain - Mt. Hiko is located!

Hot Spots - Things to see and do! |
Hot Spot
sightseeing
Fukuoka
Gourmet
Japan
Experiences & workshops

2020.12.23
TAGAWAITAEKISHA HOTEL (田川伊田駅舎ホテル「俺たちの旅」)

"TAGAWAITAEKISHA HOTEL" located in Tagawa City (Fukuoka Pref.) provides extraordinary staying experience at the station, with rooms where trains can be seen from the window! The Taisho romance-inspired station building also comes with an observatory terrace and restaurants with nice teppanyaki and udon. So much fun to be explored in just one place!

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

2020.12.23
The 5th Kitakyushu International Manga Competition - Awarded Works

Introducing award-winning works selected by judges including Kitakyushu-related manga artists out of 1,259 entries: the Grand Prize, the Overseas Participant Award, the Manga Museum Award, and the asianbeat FUKUOKA, JAPAN Award! All are incredibly interesting!

[Feature Manga] "The 5th Kitakyushu International Manga Competition" |
Other Areas
Thailand
Manga
Japan

2020.12.22
[Feature Manga] "The 5th Kitakyushu International Manga Competition"

It's the 5th "KITAKYUSHU INTERNATIONAL MANGA COMPETITION" since it first started in 2016! Along with its growing reputation overseas, this time there are 1259 entries from 26 countries/regions around the world!

[Feature] "KITAKYUSHU INTERNATIONAL MANGA COMPETITION" |
Art
Event Reports
Fukuoka
Anime
Manga
Japan
NEW CONTENTSに載せない

2020.12.22
Day3: Itoshima City and Fukuoka City!

Erika Ebisawa Kuswan, an influencer attracting many attentions from Indonesian young people, visited Fukuoka for the first time! The 3rd day (also the last day) in Fukuoka was the trip to Itoshima, which has many beautiful sea views, and the new entertainment complex BOSS E・ZO FUKUOKA!

Erika's delightful 3-day trip in Fukuoka! |
Hot Spot
sightseeing
Talent/Idol
Fukuoka
Indonesia

2020.12.18
Erika's delightful 3-day trip in Fukuoka!

The influencer attracting attention from young Indonesians, Erika Ebisawa Kuswan, visited Fukuoka for the first time! Let's check out how she spent her 3-day trip in Chikugo, Kitakyushu, and Fukuoka!

feature |
Hot Spot
sightseeing
Talent/Idol
Japan
Indonesia

2020.12.18
[Broadcast Postponed] Which voice actor agency is the strongest!? Here comes the card battle show "Trumpin' Beat", starts from January 2021!

The unprecedented card battle show "Trumpin' Beat" featuring "the strongest in the voice-actor world" from different agencies will be aired from January 2021! Can't wait to see the popular guests from the 1st episode!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) |
videos
Fukuoka
Anime
Japan
Upcoming Events
voice artist

2020.12.18
Introducing the preview of "THE PROMISED NEVERLAND"! Movie release scheduled on Friday 18th December!

Here comes the live-action movie of the popular manga/anime "THE PROMISED NEVERLAND"! The mind games for a "jailbreak" plan, the perfect cast... just full of exciting elements!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) |
Movies
Anime
Manga
Japan

2020.12.17
Fukuoka Otaku Map-ver. 痛 (Two) - KAMEN RIDER STORE in CANAL CITY HAKATA

"KAMEN RIDER STORE in CANAL CITY HAKATA" (a pop-up store) will be open until the end of February 2021! More than 200 goods that were limited to the Tokyo store are now available in Fukuoka♪

Fukuoka Otaku Map |
Hobbies
Movies
Media (TV / Magazines)
Hot Spot
Fukuoka
Japan

2020.12.16
Explore the world behind manga, anime and movies! Real-life Locations Tour in Fukuoka

Introducing real-life locations that have been featured in manga, anime and movies! Explore the world of these productions and discover new excitements!

feature |
Movies
Hot Spot
sightseeing
Fukuoka
Anime
Manga
Experiences & workshops

2020.12.15
Film "Kioku no Gihou" (EN.: The Craft of Memories) shooting locations in Fukuoka Prefecture!

"Kioku no Gihou" (EN.: The Craft of Memories) is a live-action movie based on a manga by the late Yoshino Sakumi, who has created many masterpiece. Many of the main scenes were shot in Fukuoka, the locations played an important role on depicting the protagonist's emotional changes. Check out where these places are!

Explore the world behind manga, anime and movies! Real-life Locations Tour in Fukuoka |
Movies
Hot Spot
sightseeing
Fukuoka
Manga
Japan

2020.12.15
PR video of KOGE Town (Fukuoka Prefecture): A current hot topic that has reached more than 35,000 views in a month after its release!

The PR video of Koge Town (located at the eastern end of Fukuoka Prefecture) has become a hot topic after exceeding 35,000 views in a month since it's release! Instagrammers living in Fukuoka are in it too♪

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

2020.12.15
Interview Now - 石井杏奈 (Ishii Anna), 池田千尋 (Ikeda Chihiro) -

An interview with the film director Ikeda Chihiro and Ishii Anna who played the main role for the movie "Kioku no Gihou (The Craft of Memories)", which was partially filmed in Fukuoka! Read until the end to find out more about the gifts for readers♪

Interview Now |
Movies
J-POP
Busan
Talent/Idol
Tokyo
Fukuoka
Japan
Upcoming Events
INTERVIEW / SERIALS

2020.12.09
Interview Now - 雷擎 / L8ching -

The interview with Taiwanese singer-songwriter, L8ching! Performed at the guest live show of FUKUOKA ASIAN PICKS, a music cultural event held online on Saturday 12 and 13 Sunday September 2020.

Interview Now |
Taiwan
Music
INTERVIEW / SERIALS

2020.12.08
DAY2: Kitakyushu City and Fukutsu City!

Erika Ebisawa Kuswan, an influencer attracting many attentions from Indonesian young people, visited Fukuoka for the first time! The second day was a day full of different experiences, as Erika tried playing at an arcade and making cute traditional toy - the Moma whistle (moma-bue)!

Erika's delightful 3-day trip in Fukuoka! |
Hot Spot
sightseeing
Talent/Idol
Fukuoka
Indonesia

2020.12.04
Udonya Ido (うどん屋井戸)

Introducing Udonya Ido, operated by a long-established noodle factory in Ukiha (Fukuoka), a city known for producing wheat. It's an udon restaurant offering the simple taste of noodles and tsuyu sauce!

♥ FUKUOKA UDON - Noodle writer Yuichiro Yamada's top recommendations! |
Fukuoka
Gourmet
Japan

2020.12.01
FUKUOKA KURODA NINJA CLAN / 福岡黒田忍者隊

Are there Ninjas in Fukuoka!? Introducing "FUKUOKA KURODA NINJA CLAN" - an acrobatic group promoting Fukuoka and the Ninja culture all over Japan!

Discover the world of NINJA! - Feel the spirit of "NINJA" in Fukuoka! - |
Fukuoka
Japan
Experiences & workshops

2020.11.30
What's Ninja!?

Speaking of Ninjas, most of us might portray them as heroes hiding in the dark and fight the enemies with shuriken, but their job is actually intelligence gathering! Are you ready for more surprising Ninja facts?

Discover the world of NINJA! - Feel the spirit of "NINJA" in Fukuoka! - |
Fukuoka
Japan
Experiences & workshops

2020.11.30

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PRESENTS

All the info. on asianbeat's present campaign!

◆ Winner announced! A card signed by Aoyama Yoshino and Suzushiro Sayumi!

◆ Winner announced! A card signed by Okasaki Miho, Kumada Akane, MindaRyn!

◆ Winner announced! Official goods of movie "TenSura"!