Starting operations from 21 March! Introducing the charms of Heisei Chikuhō Railway's restaurant car train "COTO COTO TRAIN"!

We have covered the pre-operation of the Heisei Chikuhō Railway's restaurant car train "COTO COTO TRAIN," which starts operations on 21 March 2019! Together with the comments of Mr. Eiji Mitooka, who handled the train design, and Mr. Takeshi Fukuyama, who oversaw the cuisine, we report on the many charms of the COTO COTO Train's car design, cuisine, and the scenery alongside the railway line!

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2019.03.19

Many manga manuscripts to be revealed for the first time! Special Exhibition "The works of Mutsumi Hagiiwa 40th Anniversary" is Open!

A Kitakyushu native manga-ka, Mutsumi Hagiiwa's exhibition "The works of Mutsumi Hagiiwa 40th Anniversary" displaying manga manuscripts and illustrations that were serialised in the shōjo (girls') manga magazine, "RIBON," and many other valuable works, has begun!

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2019.03.19

International Manga and Illustration Contest, the "MCPO AWARD 2019" is now calling for submissions!

The call for submissions for the international manga and illustration contest, the "MCPO AWARD 2019," is starting! The theme for the manga category is free-choice, and for the illustration category, "Journey." The deadline for submissions is 7th May 2019 (Tuesday). How about grabbing this opportunity and taking up the challenge?

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2019.03.15

Enjoy traditional Japanese culture at the "Fukuoka Castle Wasou Festival 2019" on Saturday 30th March!

The "Fukuoka Castle Wasou Festival 2019" will take place on Saturday 30th March! There will be a range of attractions for people to enjoy, including on-stage performances and cool exhibition stands! You don't get many chances to go out in a kimono, so be sure to make the most of this opportunity!

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2019.03.14

Find-out more about some unique Tonkotsu Ramen-themed videos!

There's now all kinds of ramen dishes available in Japan. Miso, Shoyu (soy sauce), and Shio (salt) Ramen are some of the best known! But it seems that Tonkotsu, which originated in Fukuoka, is the most popular overseas! Find-out more about some unique online Tonkotsu Ramen-themed videos!

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2019.03.11

World Fashion Snaps / Fukuoka × KORAN COLLEGE OF FASHION DESIGN ～ Spring / Summer 2019 ～

For this installment of World Fashion Snaps, we come in collaboration with "KORAN COLLEGE OF FASHION DESIGN!" Here, we will introduce unique fashion sense of the college's students in "Spring/Summer 2019" style!

World Fashion Snaps

2019.03.08

Niwakaya Chosuke (二◯加屋長介)

Find-out more about "Niwakaya Chosuke," an udon-themed izakaya that has proven a real hit with diners!

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

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2019.02.27

The "Ghibli Expo - From Nausicaä to Marnie-" opens at the Fukuoka City Museum on 15th March!

The "Ghibli Expo -From Nausicaä to Marnie-" has been touring Japan since 2015. The popular retrospective is finally set to hit Fukuoka! The exhibition will run from 15th March to 23rd June at the Fukuoka City Museum! Be sure to check-it-out!

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2019.02.26

Interview Now ～ Kenichi Nakashima (Fukuoka e-sports Association Chairperson)～

We got the chance to speak to "Fukuoka e-sports Association (FeA)" chairperson Kenichi Nakashima. The FeA aims to promote e-sports, which has been winning over new fans all over Japan and Fukuoka!

Interview Now |

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INTERVIEW / SERIALS

2019.02.15

Fukuoka Otaku Map-ver. 痛 (Two) - Hello Kitty Shinkansen Cafe

Fukuoka Otaku Map - ver. 痛 (Two) is back with a brand new installment! This edition focuses on a special collaboration between JR-WEST and SANRIO. Find-out more about the "Hello Kitty Shinkansen Cafe!"

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2019.02.07

The 3rd Kitakyushu International Manga Competition Awards Ceremony

On Saturday 22 December 2018, the awards ceremony for the "Third Kitakyushu International Manga Competition" was held at the Kitakyushu International Conference Center.

[Feature Manga] "The 3rd Kitakyushu International Manga Competition" |

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2019.02.04

[Feature Manga] "The 3rd Kitakyushu International Manga Competition"

This year was the "The Third Kitakyushu International Manga Competition", which began in 2016. In this round, there were 1,784 submissions from 25 countries and regions, with increasing attention received from overseas manga artists in particular!

[Feature] "KITAKYUSHU INTERNATIONAL MANGA COMPETITION" |

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2019.02.04

The world's first robot hotel has finally arrived in Fukuoka! Experience exciting state-of-the-art technology at "Henn na Hotel!"

The "Henn na Hotel Fukuoka Hakata" is just a three-minute walk from Nakasu Kawabata Subway Station. And that's just one stop away from Tenjin, which is located in center of Fukuoka City! The hotel's dinosaur-shaped robots are equipped with the latest technology! Make sure to check them out!

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2019.02.04

The "FASHION MONTH FUKUOKA ASIA" will run from 2nd February through to 10th March!

"FASHION MONTH FUKUOKA ASIA" is just round the corner! Fukuoka is set to turn into a fashion capital this February, generating a huge buzz around the city! Be sure to enjoy all the attractions!

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2019.02.01

Minori (みのり)

Standing bar meets udon izakaya! "Minori" was one of the first establishments of its kind to open in Fukuoka!

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

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Japan

2019.01.31

Special talk "MECHA-UDE" featuring OKAMOTO, Hiroshi Matsuyama, Mafia Kajita, and Romi Park

A special screening of "MECHA-UDE" took place during the "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2018"! A talk also took place during the event to provide the audience with some unique insight into the anime.

[Feature Events] Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2018 |

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2019.01.31

Find-out more about the interactive live game event called "SPACE INVADERS GROOVY - INVADE CANAL CITY -!"

"SPACE INVADERS GROOVY - INVADE CANAL CITY -" is the 9th installment of the "Canal Aqua Panorama!" The exciting display, which fuses together Canal City Hakata's project mapping technology with their water fountains, started on January 12! The project has been developed in collaboration with the legendary video game "Space Invaders!" Make sure to check-it-out!

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2019.01.30

The world's first robot hotel has finally arrived in Fukuoka! Experience exciting state-of-the-art technology at "Henn na Hotel!"

The "Henn na Hotel Fukuoka Hakata" is just a three-minute walk from Nakasu Kawabata Subway Station. And that's just one stop away from Tenjin, which is located in center of Fukuoka City! The hotel's dinosaur-shaped robots are equipped with the latest technology! Make sure to check them out!

A Guide to Unique & Funky Hotels in Fukuoka! |

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2019.01.18

The fighting game tournament "EVO Japan 2019" will take place in Fukuoka next month!

"EVO" has gained the attention of gaming fans from all over the world. This year it finally makes its way to Fukuoka! The 2019 edition of the beat-em-up game tournament "EVO Japan" will take place at the Fukuoka Kokusai Center from 15th to 17th February!

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2019.01.18

The "asianbeat Fukuoka Matsuri 2019" is coming to Hanoi soon!

The event "asianbeat Fukuoka Matsuri 2019" will be held on Sunday 20th January 2019, to celebrate 10 years of friendship between Fukuoka Prefecture and Hanoi! Check out the event if you are nearby!

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2019.01.15