Check-out the latest Canal Aqua Panorama! "EVANGELION Angel Attack on Hakata" is now screening!

The latest Canal Aqua Panorama is now screening! The new program "EVANGELION Angel Attack on Hakata" video footage is packed full of action and features exciting battle scenes! Special limited edition dishes inspired by this program are now on available in Canal City Hakata! Make sure to check-it-out!

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2019.06.05

[Giveaway for Readers!] Finally, "The World of Tomino Yoshiyuki: A Retrospective of Legendary Anime Director ―Gundam, Ideon, and Now" special exhibition will begin! What are the contents of this historic first exhibition?

The "father of Gundam", the hugely famous anime director, Tomino Yoshiyuki's special exhibition begins on Saturday 22 June at the Fukuoka Art Museum. This is the first exhibition in history to look back on director Tomino's work! How curious are you about the contents?!

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2019.06.04

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!

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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! |

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2019.06.03

Tsudaya Kanbe (津田屋官兵衛)

Find-out more about Tsudaya Kanbe! This well-known eatery is seen as the headquarters for "Buzen-urauchikai, an udon restaurant group that now has establishments all over the country!

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

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2019.05.31

A View out of Fantasy: The "Hoshuyama Firefly Festival" will be held on Saturday 1 June!

A scene out of fantasy, the lights of fireflies dancing - how romantic is that! On Satuday 1 June this year, during the firefly season, the "Hoshuyama Hotaru (fireflies) Festival" will be held at Toho Village, Asakura, Fukuoka Prefecture!

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2019.05.30

Fukuoka City | GARB LEAVES

The theme is "City Oasis"! Introducing "GARB LEAVES", a cafe and restaurant we stopped at in a business district close to Hakata Station!

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2019.05.30

[Culture Watch] From Friday 31 May to Sunday 16 June, iris flowers will be lit up at Dazaifu Tenmangu - holy land of the new era "Reiwa"!

The new era, "Reiwa" has begun! From Friday 31 May to Sunday 16 June, irises will be lit up during the night-time and mini concerts will be held at Dazaifu Tenmangu, Dazaifu City: a place associated to the new era name!

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2019.05.29

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!

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2019.05.28

A brilliant "carpet of flowers"! June is the best time to see marigolds in Nokonoshima! Visitors can enjoy free picking from Saturday 8th!

How about going to Nokonoshima Island to see a "carpet of flowers"? Nokonoshima is about 10-minute ferry ride from Fukuoka City. At Nokonoshima Island Park in the northern part of the island, marigolds heartily welcome visitors in all their glory. The best season to see marigolds is from June to late July!

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2019.05.28

Flowers that garnish the rainy season! Go and see the multi-colored hydrangeas at the "Hakaozaki Shrine Ajisai Festival" in June!

雨の日が多くなるこれからの時期は、アジサイが見頃を迎えます。福岡市の筥崎宮では6月、「筥崎宮あじさいまつり」を開催。梅雨を彩る癒しの花をご覧あれ♪

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2019.05.27

An exciting selection of top fashion models will appear at the "TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION (TGC)" when it returns to Kitakyushu on Saturday 5th October!

An exciting selection of top fashion models are set to gather in Kitakyushu later this year! "takagi presents TGC KITAKYUSHU 2019 by TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION" will be held on Saturday 5th October in the West Japan General Exhibition Center Annex!

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2019.05.27

Welcome to Fukuoka! "FOSA Welcome Party 2019" to be held on Sunday 2 June!

To welcome the overseas students who are beginning their student life in Fukuoka, the "Fukuoka Overseas Students Association (FOSA)" organised "Welcome Party 2019" will be held at ELGALA HALL in Tenjin, Fukuoka City on Sunday 2 June.

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2019.05.24

On Saturday 25 May and Sunday 26 May, get your fill of Vietnam at the "Vietnam Festival Fukuoka 2019"!

The "Vietnam Festival Fukuoka 2019", a large-scale cultural exchange event between Japan and Vietnam will be held at Tenjin Chuo Park over two days, from Saturday 25 May to Sunday 26 May. Enjoy delicious Vietnamese dishes, a speech contest, and other events!

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2019.05.24

On Sunday 29th September, the "Aso Rock Festival" will be held in Kitakyushu! Takehara Pistol, Momoiro Clover Z etc. to appear!

In Kokura, Kitakyushu City, the "Aso Rock Festival 2019 in Kitakyushu", the promoter of which is the singer-songwriter, Izumiya Shigeru, will take place on Sunday 29th September! There will be amazing guests, such as Takehara Pistol and Momoiro Clover Z!

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2019.05.23

Let's toast with ice-cold beer! The "15th Kurume Beer Festival" will be held from 31 May (Fri) to 2 June (Sun)!

You can enjoy local dishes and ice-cold beer at the "15th Kurume Beer Festival", held at Rokkakudo Hiroba in Kurume City Plaza, Kurume City, from Friday 31st May to Sunday 2nd June!

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2019.05.22

On 1 and 2 June, the first ever "Izakaya Dai Circus", which has raised the temperature all over the nation, will be held in Fukuoka!

On Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 June, the "Izakaya Dai Circus" (lit.: Great Izakaya Circus), which has been a great success everywhere it goes, makes first landfall in Fukuoka! "Tasty dishes, tasty sake" from all over the nation will gather!

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2019.05.21

The Special Exhibition, "花あふれるふくおか" (lit.: Flowerful Fukuoka) starts from Monday 20 May at the Fukuoka Prefectural Office! Plenty of workshops that you will want to participate in!

A special exhibition to introduce the charms of Fukuoka's flowers, "花あふれるふくおか" (lit.: Flowerful Fukuoka), will start on Monday 20th May at Fukuoka Yokamon Hiroba on the 11th floor of the Fukuoka Prefectural Office. Be sure to also check out the workshops, where you can have fun making stylish products!

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2019.05.20

The FUKUOKA YAHUOKU! DOME hosts the "FUKUOKA MUSIC FES" for the first time on Sunday 30th June! Kyary Pamyu Pamyu and RYUCHELL will be at the event!

The FUKUOKA YAHUOKU! DOME will host the "FUKUOKA MUSIC FES" for the first time on Sunday 30th June! The music festival will welcome a great line up of guests, including the likes of Kyary Pamyu Pamyu and RYUCHELL!

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2019.05.17

Music Festival, "GOTTON JAM 2019" to be held on Sunday 30th June at Kaho Theater!

Music festival, "GOTTON JAM 2019" will take place at nationally renown "Kaho Theater" (Iizuka-shi, Fukuoka) on Sunday 30th June! The gap between the tastefully retro stage and the idiosyncratic music will surely produce the coolest festival!

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2019.05.16