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What's New

Check-out the "68th Harazuru Onsen Fireworks Festival"! Approximately 3,300 fireworks are scheduled to light up the night sky on May 23rd!

The "68th Harazuru Onsen Fireworks Festival" will take place on Thursday May 23rd. The venue for the event will be the Harazuru Onsen, Chikugo-gawa Kasen-shiki (riverbed), in Asakura-shi, Fukuoka Prefecture. The light from the fireworks will be reflected on the surface of the nearby river and help illuminate the night sky. Don't miss this truly stunning sight!

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2019.05.15
Katto Photo Gallery

[Cosplayers Laboratory] - Thailand - #011 Katto - Photo Gallery

[Cosplayers Laboratory] - Thailand - #011 Katto |
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2019.05.14
[Cosplayers Laboratory] - Thailand - #011 Katto

Welcome back to the Thai version of the hugely popular series "Cosplay Laboratory!" For the 11th edition, the winner of numerous awards, Katto, takes the stage. Keep on reading to find-out more about Katto and check-out awesome cosplay snaps!

Cosplayers Laboratory - Thailand edition - |
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Cosplay
Anime
Thailand
Manga

2019.05.14
Cosplayers Laboratory

"Cosplayers Laboratory", or "Cos Lab," is the corner where we introduce you to the cosplayers from Japan and overseas who are drawing attention for their dedication to their art.

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2019.05.14
Interview Now - 石川健朝 (Taketomo Ishikawa) | Director of "Hakata Mentai! Pirakarakochan" -

We interviewed director Taketomo Ishikawa at the cast audition venue for the TV anime, "Hakata Mentai! Pirkarakochan," which is scheduled to be broadcast from July 2019! We talked to him about what to watch out for in the piece, and so on!

Interview Now |
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INTERVIEW / SERIALS

2019.05.13
The "A-kyu (Grade) Gourmet Grand Exhibition 2019 in JR Hakata City", open from 22 to 26 May! Just like last year, enjoy all kinds of delicious dishes from famous restaurants!

The "A-kyu (Grade) Gourmet Grand Exhibition 2019 in JR Hakata City," where you can enjoy dishes from Fukuoka's popular restaurants, will open from 22 (Wednesday) to 26 May (Sunday). This year, too, items on the menus of famous restaurants are laid out, which you ought to try!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) |
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Upcoming Events

2019.05.10
World Fashion Snap / Fukuoka 福岡 FACo 2019

One of Kyushu's biggest fashion events, "Fukuoka Asia Collection (FACo) 2019" was held on March 24th. In this installment, we'd like to introduce 15 stylish fashion lovers!

World Fashion Snaps |
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2019.05.10
The popular idol group "HKT48" have been appointed to help front a car tax campaign! Three members of the group visited Fukuoka Prefectural Governor Hiroshi Ogawa!

The popular idol group "HKT48" have been appointed to help front a car tax campaign! Miku Tanaka, Hana Matsuoka, and Hirona Unjo paid a courtesy call to Fukuoka Prefectural Governor Hiroshi Ogawa on Wednesday 8th May!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) |
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Music

2019.05.09
[Giveaway to Readers!] Introducing "Hello Seats," seats reserved for foreigners at the Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS' home ground!

All over the world, people want to enjoy watching sports. At the Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS' home ground, the Fukuoka Yahuoku! Dome, "Hello Seats", targeted at foreign visitors, have made their debut!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) |
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2019.05.07
Walk up the stairs and experience the height for yourself! "Super Ultra Stair-Climbing Meet" at Fukuoka Tower on 11 May (Saturday) and 12 May (Sunday)!

On 11 May (Saturday) and 12 May (Sunday), the stairs at Fukuoka Tower (Fukuoka City), normally closed to the public, will be open! Why not climb up step by step on your own two legs, and experience the tower's height for yourself?

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2019.05.03
Yoshimoto comedians vs. "Ikemen Macho" (handsome, macho men) performance group! Ready for a "muscle Battle"!

The group of muscular men, "ALL OUT," popular in Fukuoka, and the Fukuoka Yoshimoto comedians who are proud of their muscles, face off! Don't miss the "炎のマッスル三番勝負！" (lit.: Fiery Muscles Best-of-Three Match," on 10 May (Friday)!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) |
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2019.05.02
Maki no Udon Kafuri Main Branch (牧のうどん加布里本店)

Find-out more about "Maki no Udon!" This is unique restaurant is truly the pride of Fukuoka!

♥ FUKUOKA UDON - Noodle writer Yuichiro Yamada's top recommendations! |
Fukuoka
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2019.04.30
Take a step into the world of "Laputa!" You will be able to take cool Ghibli-inspired photos in MARK IS fukuoka-momochi until June 22nd!

A real must for all Ghibli fans! MARK IS fukuoka-momochi is hosting a cool exhibition that gives visitors the chance to step into "Ghibli World"! The exhibits will be on display until Saturday June 22nd!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) |
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2019.04.29
[Prize!] That passion comes to Kitakyushu once more! "Galaxy Express 999 - live in Kitakyushu 2019 -" will be held on 2 May!

"Galaxy Express 999" was adapted to the stage in 2018, to commemorate the 40th year since it was broadcast on TV. On 2 May (Thursday, holiday), the play returns to the Kitakyushu Performing Arts Center as The Play "Galaxy Express 999 - Live in Kitakyushu 2019 -"!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) |
Fukuoka
Anime
Manga
Japan
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2019.04.26
One of Japan's largest scale event during the Golden Week, the 58th Hakata Dontaku Minato Festival will be held on 3 May (Friday, holiday) and 4 May (Saturday, holiday)!

One of Japan's largest scale event during the Golden Week, the "58th Hakata Dontaku Minato Festival" will be held on 3 May (Friday, holiday) and 4 May (Saturday, holiday)! It's going to be a "dontaku" to commemorate the first year of the Reiwa era. Come liven things up with everyone!

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2019.04.26
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 |
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Taiwan
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2019.04.25
Runway Report

"Fukuoka Asia Collection (FACo)" opened this year with the theme, 'Kirameki Koreata (lit.: Revolution).' Reporting on the venue, enlivened by the brilliant combination onstage of fashion, music, and entertainment!

[Feature] FACo2019

2019.04.25
[Feature FACo2019] RUNWAY REPORT / FINALE

The curtains close on this year's hugely successful "Fukuoka Asia Collection (FACo)," which witnessed not just fashion, but new collaboration projects and a variety of stages. Now we are looking forward to next year's event!

[Feature] FACo2019 |
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2019.04.25
[Feature FACo2019] RUNWAY REPORT / LIVE STAGE

Reporting on "LIVE STAGE" shrouded in passion where Japanese and Korean artists get up on stage! Don't miss the section where Japanese comedians took to the stage and reveal powerful dance moves and songs!

[Feature] FACo2019 |
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2019.04.25
[Feature FACo2019] RUNWAY REPORT/ SPECIAL STAGE

Reporting on the laugh-out-loud talk by the MC, Chocolate Planet, and the sponsored stages where amazing guests appeared!

[Feature] FACo2019 |
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Fukuoka
Korea
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2019.04.25

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All the info. on asianbeat's present campaign!

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

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