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A 52-year-old building becomes a fashionable inn in the modern Japanese style! Introducing "Yadoya Hitotoki," where one floor is rented at a time!

10-minute walk from Hakata Station, located along the approach to Kushida Shine, in this installment, we'd like to introduce an inn called, "Yadoya Hitotoki." This inn operates on the model of renting out floor by floor, the spaciousness of which is the charm of this inn!

A Guide to Unique & Funky Hotels in Fukuoka! |
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2019.01.11
Japan-China-South Korea New MANGA Artist Competition in Kitakyushu - Award Ceremony

The "日中韓新人MANGA選手権 in 北九州 (Japan-China-South Korea New MANGA Artist Competition in Kitakyushu)" was held from 8th to 11th November. An award ceremony took place on Sunday 11th November during the KPF2018 to celebrate some of the stand-out works!

[Feature Events] Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2018 |
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2019.01.02
New Year's Greetings for 2019!

Happy New Year! We hope for your support for 2019!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) |
Fukuoka

2019.01.01
cross fm "Ani-tune ♥ Fukuoka" public recording "Sword Art Online: Alicization" Yoshitsugu Matsuoka＆Ai Kayano Talk Show

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka & Ai Kayano from "Sword Art Online: Alicization" featured in a public recording of cross fm's "Ani-tune ♥ Fukuoka" on the second day of "KPF2018!" Keep reading to find-out what happened!

[Feature Events] Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2018 |
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2018.12.31
Interview Now ～神谷明 (Akira Kamiya)、古川登志夫 (Toshio Furukawa) ～

Legendary voice actors Akira Kamiya and Toshio Furukawa made an appearance on the first day of the "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2018!" Check out our interview with Kamiya and Furukawa! We also have a report on a talk called the "Legend Kamiya Akira to Furukawa Toshio ga YATTEKURU!!!" Don't miss-out on some great prizes!

Interview Now |
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2018.12.30
Manpei (万平)

Find-out more about Manpei, the number one maru-ten udon specialists in Fukuoka!

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

2018.12.29
KPF2018｜A special talk featuring the "BULLBUSTER" main staff

"BULLBUSTER" provides a fresh, economically accurate take on the world of robotics! The work is quite different to existing stories about robots! The main staff behind the title took part in a special talk during the second day of "KPF2018!"

[Feature Events] Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2018 |
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2018.12.28
[Feature Events] Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2018

The "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2018" took place on 10th and 11th November! The event is one Kyushu's biggest celebrations of sub culture! This year was the festival's 5th anniversary! It's now firmly established on the event calendar! Check-out our KPF 2018 special report!

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2018.12.28
Exhibition Area

In this year's "KPF2018," various interesting games and currently trending anime can be enjoyed in 35 booths. Check out our report from the venue!

[Feature Events] Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2018 |
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2018.12.26
Ensuring you the best possible morning... Attention has been given to even the smallest details at "HOTEL GREAT MORNING!"

"HOTEL GREAT MORNING" opened its doors for business in November 2018! A great deal of time and care went into ensuring that the hotel, which is based in Tenyamachi (Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi), awakens guests to new sensations!

A Guide to Unique & Funky Hotels in Fukuoka! |
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2018.12.20
ITASHAWEEK CHAMPIONSHIP 2018

"Itasha" first originated in Japan. However, there has recently been an explosion of interest in this cultural phenomena overseas! A number of enthusiasts gathered at the KPF in order to display their cars and bikes! The love and care that the owners had put into their vehicles was clear to see! Check-out of the awesome designs in the photos below!

[Feature Events] Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2018 |
Art
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Fukuoka
Game & e-Sports
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Japan

2018.12.18
Fukuoka Udon Trivia

Find-out more about Fukuoka udon noodles! You're sure to love these awesome facts!

♥ FUKUOKA UDON - Noodle writer Yuichiro Yamada's top recommendations! |
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2018.11.30
Fukuoka's long history with udon noodles

Fukuoka sometimes referred to as the birthplace of udon! Make sure to sample dishes from all over the prefecture to find-out which one you like best!

♥ FUKUOKA UDON - Noodle writer Yuichiro Yamada's top recommendations! |
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Gourmet
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2018.11.30
Hakata Akachokobe (博多あかちょこべ )

Find-out more about Hakata Akachokobe, an izakaya that specializes in udon! Their dishes are super unique and original!

♥ FUKUOKA UDON - Noodle writer Yuichiro Yamada's top recommendations! |
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2018.11.30
Non-stop excitement! We took a look around the Fukuoka branch of the theme park-style toy shop "Hamleys!"

The famous British theme park-style toy shop "Hamleys" has arrived in Japan! Media outlets were invited to take a look around the "Hamleys Canal City Hakata Branch" on Wednesday 28th November!

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2018.11.30
Enjoy amazing illuminations in a fairytale-like world! The "Canal Christmas Magic" campaign is now underway!

Gorgeous illuminations have helped create a fairy tale-like experience at the commercial facility Canal City Hakata! The special "Canal Christmas Magic" campaign will run until Tuesday 25th December!

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2018.11.23
Celebrating its 5 year! The "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2018" is just round the corner!

The "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2018 (KPF)" is just round the corner! This huge annual festival of pop culture will take place on 10th and 11th November in the West Japan General Exhibition Center Annex, Fukuoka, Japan!

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2018.11.05
Manga artist from all around the world come to Fukuoka! The "Kaigai Manga Festa in Kitakyushu" is coming soon!

With many manga artists both inside and outside of Japan! The "Kaigai Manga Festa in Kitakyushu" will be held in Kyushu's biggest pop-culture event, the "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2018" on November 10th and 11th! Let's discover the appeals of manga from around the world!

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2018.11.02
Traditional handicrafts from all over Japan will be on display at Marine Messe Fukuoka! Check-out the "KOUGEI-EXPO IN FUKUOKA" from 2nd to 4th November!

The "KOUGEI-EXPO IN FUKUOKA" will be held from 2nd to 4th November! This festival of beauty and technique will see handicrafts from all over Japan go on display at Marine Messe Fukuoka! All kinds of attractions and demonstrations will also be taking place inside the venue! This is a great chance to find-out more about traditional crafts!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) |
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2018.10.30
SUNSET LIVE 2018 ARTIST REPORT - FREAK -

"Sunset Live 2018!" Read-on to find-out more about FREAK's act at the "Sunset Live 2018!"

SUNSET LIVE 2018 |
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2018.10.26

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