The 3rd "MCPO AWARD 2019" - Report from the award ceremony!

Professional manga artists and illustrators shared some top tips and insightful advice with the audience! There were lots of programs for visitors to enjoy, including a fascinating talk! Check-out our report on the "MCPO AWARD 2019" award ceremony!

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2019.09.14

[Feature] MCPO AWARD 2019

Stunning manga and illustrations from all around the world! The "MCPO AWARD 2019" award ceremony took place at the Fukuoka City Science Museum on Saturday 17th August 2019!

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2019.09.14

This awesome pop-up stocks everything from stylish items to kawaii designs! The "I'm Doraemon Pop up Store" is based in Fukuoka PARCO and will be open until Monday 23rd September!

The "I'm Doraemon Pop up Store" is now open! The store is selling cute Doreamon-themed merchandise in Fukuoka PARCO until Monday 23rd September! Make sure to check-it-out! Doraemon is one of the world's best loved anime characters, so the store is bound to attract a lot of attention!

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2019.09.12

Fukuoka Otaku Map-ver. 痛 (Two) - 天神Style (Tenjin Style)

Fukuoka Otaku Map - ver. 痛 (Two) is back with a brand new installment! This time, introducing the long-established Fukuoka maid cafe which has relocated in 2018, "Tenjin Style"!

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2019.09.11

Shiki Style! Fukuoka - Japanese Culture Travelogue

The 'Fukuoka Tour Plan Contest' took place in January 2019. The event was held at the "asianbeat Fukuoka Matsuri Festival" in Hanoi, Vietnam during January. Shiki came first in the competition and won a round trip to Fukuoka!

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2019.09.11

[Fukuoka City] 天神Style (Tenjin Style)

Maid cafes are representative of Japanese sub-culture, and are widely known overseas! To visit a long-running maid cafe in Fukuoka was one of the things Shiki wish to do while she was in Fukuoka, so this time, we visited "Tenjin Style"!

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2019.09.11

[Yanagawa City] 柳川藩主立花邸 御花 (YANAGAWA TACHIBANA-TEI OHANA)

A trip to "YANAGAWA TACHIBANA-TEI OHANA," a sightseeing spot that has come to symbolize the local area!

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2019.09.10

Vol.10 "むっちゃん万十" (Mucchan Manjū)

Check-out our special collaborative feature with "Hakata Mentai! Pirikarakochan," a short animation that depicts some of Fukuoka's most famous food as cute spirits! Episode ten takes a closer look at a local Fukuoka snack called "Mucchan Manjū!"

Tell Me! Pirikarakochan! Fukuoka's Umakamon (Tasty Foods)♪ |

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2019.09.09

A "festival of music" takes place in Fukuoka every September! Enjoy an array of events during the "Fukuoka Music Month!"

The 6th "Fukuoka Music Month" is about to get underway! Music events will be held every weekend throughout September. A total of five events are scheduled to take place! Feel the power of music in Fukuoka!

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2019.09.06

Don't miss out on lots of great discounts! Visit facilities throughout Kyushu and Okinawa with the "Museum Excursion Pass!"

The "Museum Excursion Pass" offers the public all kinds of great discounts at various cultural facilities throughout Kyushu and Okinawa! This year's coupon book has already been released! It's valid for an extended period of time and can be used at even more facilities than before!

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2019.09.05

[Yanagawa City] 古賀新 きもの館 (Kogashin Kimonokan)

Experience wearing a yukata at "古賀新 きもの館" (Kogashin Kimonokan), a well-respected store based in Yanagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture. The establishment opened in 1894, which means that it has been in business for over 100 years! Let's join Shiki for a stroll around some of the most famous sightseeing spots that Yanagawa has to offer!

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2019.09.04

#ジハングン (#jihangun)

Introducing the topical "#jihangun" in the Itoshima area, popular across the nation! Why don't you try including artworks and the beautiful ocean in one frame for an Instagrammable shot?

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2019.09.03

Just five seconds from the sea! A new BBQ site called "#LONG" is now open! The facility gives visitors the chance to BBQ their own food or come empty-handed and order off the menu!

"#jihangun" is a stretch of coast in Itoshima, Fukuoka that has proven particularly popular with people on social media. A new BBQ site called "#LONG" opened in the area in July! You do not have to bring anything with you! The facility gives visitors the chance to order off the menu and barbecue the food by themselves!"

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2019.09.03

Fukuoka Authority, Meow Presents "A Trip to Fall in Love with Fukuoka and Itoshima"

Meow, who has even said that "Were I to live in Japan, I would want to live in Fukuoka!", toured trendy spots around Itoshima! So, let's go with Meow on a journey to "fall in love" with Fukuoka♪

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2019.09.03

Vol.9 "白糸の滝" (Shiraito no Taki / Shiraito Waterfalls)

Check-out our special collaborative feature with "Hakata Mentai! Pirikarakochan," a short animation that depicts some of Fukuoka's most famous food as cute spirits! Episode nine takes a closer look at “Shiraito Waterfalls,” a popular sightseeing spot in Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture ♪

Tell Me! Pirikarakochan! Fukuoka's Umakamon (Tasty Foods)♪ |

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2019.09.02

島の駅 あいのしま (Shima no Eki Ainoshima)

This installment focuses on "Shima no Eki Ainoshima," a delightful sightseeing facility that has a cafe and souvenir store on its premises. It is the ideal site to enjoy Ainoshima and take in the gorgeous surroundings!

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2019.08.30

立花うどん (Tachibana Udon)

Find-out more about "Tachibana Udon"... The symbol of Chikugo Udon!

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2019.08.30

A new breeze is blowing through Fukuoka... The best city to visit in Japan if you are a foodie! "HARENO GARDEN EAST&WEST" recently opened in the Nishinakasu area!

A new multi-purpose complex opened in Tenjin Central Park, Nishi-Nakasu on Friday 9th August 9th! "HARENO GARDEN EAST&WEST” consists of restaurants, cafes, and a bakery! Find-out about four eateries that the facility has to offer! These exciting new establishments lie right in the heart of Tenjin!

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2019.08.29

[Yanagawa City] 椛島氷菓 (Kabashima Hyouka)

Shiki stopped by "Kabashima Hyouka"... A popular establishment known for their colorful popsicles! The Japanese-style building used to be a traditional private residence. The space has since been renovated and transformed into a great place to relax!

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2019.08.29

Vol.8 "通りもん" (Torimon)

Check-out our special collaborative feature with "Hakata Mentai! Pirikarakochan," a short animation that depicts some of Fukuoka's most famous food as cute spirits! Episode eight takes a closer look at "Torimon," a confectionary creation that is almost synonymous with Fukuoka!

Tell Me! Pirikarakochan! Fukuoka's Umakamon (Tasty Foods)♪ |

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