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"Absolutely Interesting" manga works have been announced in "Piccoma AWARD 2020"!

The digital manga and novel subscription service "Piccoma" has announced the 7 "Piccoma AWARD 2020" winning works!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) |
Trends
Manga
Japan

2020.06.03
Visit Ikeda Kasuri Kobo and experience indigo dyeing!

Come and enjoy indigo dyeing experience at "Ikeda Kasuri Kobo," a workshop that produces handmade Kurume-kasuri (traditional craft from Fukuoka)! The more worn, the more it shows beautiful indigo color♪ It is a unique charm of this particular indigo colored textile♪

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) |
Hot Spot
Fukuoka
Fashion
Japan
Experiences & workshops

2020.06.02
ASTERISM

The three-piece heavy metal instrumental band "ASTERISM" rocks with their magnificent musical skills! More than 80 thousand followers on Facebook from all around the world!

Feature "Music Scene!!! - featuring artists with links to FUKUOKA! -" |
videos
J-POP
Trends
Talent/Idol
Music
Japan

2020.06.01
Tsukiyoshi (つきよし)

Tsukiyoshi - an Udon Sakaba (tavern) for udon and a quick drink!

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

2020.05.29
The horror movie "Inunaki-Mura (HOWLING VILLAGE)" is coming back! "Inunaki-Mura (less terrifying movie version)" is scheduled to be release!

The movie Inunaki-Mura (HOWLING VILLAGE) is inspired by the "Old Inunaki Tunnel" in Fukuoka which is known as "the scariest haunted spot" in Japan. After becoming one of the hot topics among horror movie fans, it is coming back to the screen as "Inunaki-Mura - less frightening version"! Experience a new kind of "scary yet cute" feeling at the cinema!

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

2020.05.27
The new "Amabie wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets)" from long-established Wagashi store in Fukuoka, JOSUIAN!

Introducing "Amabie Challenge" by the long-established wagashi store in Fukuoka, JOSUIAN♪ Cute Wagashi inspired by the Japanese yokai "Amabie" (it is believed that it possesses the power of warding off plagues)!

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

2020.05.26
Fukuoka Otaku Map-ver. 痛 (Two) - animate Fukuoka PARCO

Fukuoka Otaku Map - ver. 痛 (Two) is back with a brand new installment! This time we are going to introduce the relocated and reopened "animate Fukuoka PARCO"!

Fukuoka Otaku Map |
Hot Spot
Fukuoka
Game & e-Sports
Anime
Manga
Japan

2020.05.25
IMA

Introducing IMA - a patisserie that remains the outlook of an old merchant house. Their signature dessert is the cheesecake made with koji / malted rice that gives a soft sweetness!

Yame Sanpo - Let's take a walk in Yame City! - |
Hot Spot
sightseeing
Fukuoka
Gourmet
Japan

2020.05.22
Yame Sanpo - Let's take a walk in Yame City! -

Let's take a walk in Yamefukushima and experience a time slip where storehouses built in the Edo period remain as elegant merchant houses♪

Hot Spots - Things to see and do! |
Hot Spot
sightseeing
Fukuoka
Gourmet
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Experiences & workshops
NEW CONTENTSに載せない

2020.05.22
Umeno Shōten & Umeno Zakka-ten (ウメノ商店＆ウメノ雑貨店)

A cafeteria and a variety store run by a couple - the Umeno Shōten and Umeno Zakka-ten, with a landmark full of retro signboards that bring you back to the Showa period!

Yame Sanpo - Let's take a walk in Yame City! - |
Hot Spot
sightseeing
Fukuoka
Gourmet
Japan

2020.05.21
Yame-city Yokomachimachiya Community Plaza (八女市横町町家交流館)

Yame-city Yokomachimachiya Community Plaza is where you can learn the history of the Yamefukushima district and take a break by enjoying Yama-cha. Feel free to drop by during your visit to the town♪

Yame Sanpo - Let's take a walk in Yame City! - |
Hot Spot
sightseeing
Fukuoka
Gourmet
Japan

2020.05.20
UCC is going to release new coffee cans in collaboration with "EVANGELION", ahead of the release of upcoming "EVANGELION 3.0+1.0"!

UCC is going to release new coffee cans in collaboration with "EVANGELION", ahead of the release of upcoming "EVANGELION 3.0+1.0"! Actually this is not their first collaboration and it has a long history behind!

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

2020.05.19
Free streaming for 10 episodes selected from "ULTRAMAN" series will be uploaded consecutively, and available until the end of July♪

ULTRAMAN, the "giant" that fights against strong enemies for justice and to protect the earth. Free streaming for 10 episodes selected from "ULTRAMAN" series will be uploaded consecutively, and available until the end of July♪

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) |
Hobbies
Media (TV / Magazines)
Japan

2020.05.18
Regional revitalization through fantasy novel!? "Goriyaku Project" has been launched!

The "Goriyaku Project" has been launched with the aim of regional revitalization through various activities including production of fantasy novels. Meet the attractive characters designed by Imigimuru!

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

2020.05.15
The Internationally renowned PIKOTARO's PPAP returns in a "Hand-washing" version!

PIKOTARO has released a new "Hand-washing Video" on YouTube! Let's Wash! Wash! Wash!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) |
videos
Club music
J-POP
Trends
Talent/Idol
Music
Japan

2020.05.14
The award-winning works of 24th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize was announced!

The award-winning works of 24th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize was announced! The Grand Prize went to the historical romance, "Nyx no Lantern". Born and raised in Fukuoka, Hasegawa Machiko was awarded to a Special Prize!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) |
Manga
Japan

2020.05.13
To everyone fighting against the virus, there's a message from DORAEMON!

While our daily lives remain constrained due to the COVID-19 pandemic, DORAEMON has a message for everyone who is fighting against the virus.

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

2020.05.12
Terumo Jinja (光雲神社)

Nishi Park is located on a small hill protruding from the Port of Hakata. Do you know there is a shrine called "Terumo Jinja" and there are many "lucky spots" inside?

A Guide to Spiritual Spots in Fukuoka! |
Hot Spot
Fukuoka
Japan

2020.05.11
A good news for cosplayers♪ SNS project "TAKUCOS" has been launched by executive committee from World Cosplay Summit!

Have fun by TAKUCOS (lit: Enjoy cosplay at home)♪Post it on Twitter with the official hashtag and it will be posted on the special site!

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

2020.05.08
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