KPF2017 Opening Ceremony & Yuuki Takada's homecoming event "Kaette-kitaccha-ne!" Volume Three, Section One!

One of the most hotly anticipated subculture events in the entire country, the "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2017" finally hit town! Filled with surprises and engulfed by loud cheers from the crowd, the "KPF2017 opening ceremony" helped kick things off! Read on to find-out more!

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2017.12.11

Award ceremony for the "2nd KITAKYUSHU INTERNATIONAL MANGA COMPETITION!" Talks from famous manga artists and a TV show recording!

The 2017 "KITAKYUSHU INTERNATIONAL MANGA COMPETITION" was even bigger than last year! An award ceremony will be held on 21 January 2018. Attractions will include talks from famous manga artists and a TV show recording! Make sure not to miss-out!

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Japan

2017.12.11

Fukuoka Area - Hakata, Momochi, Tenjin - Guide brought to you by Reporter Huong!

Vietnamese student Huong reports on some of the most charming sites to see in the Fukuoka Area - Hakata, Momochi, Tenjin!

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2017.12.11

Seaside Momochi Beach Park

Vietnamese student Huong reports on some of the most popular attractions around the "Seaside Momochi Beach Park!" Read-on to find-out more about this much-loved tourist destination!

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2017.12.11

Tetsudo Jinja (鉄道神社 | Train Shrine)

Check-out Vietnamese student Huong's report from the "Tetsudo Jinja" (Train Shrine) on top Hakata Station!

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2017.12.11

FUKUOKA OTAKU MAP ver."痛"(two) | HOBBY BOX

The new and approved Fukuoka Otaku Map-ver. 痛 (Two) returns with a new edition! The focus of this installment is the model shop "HOBBY BOX!" Trusted by both newcomers and enthusiasts alike, this is one of the oldest stores of its kind in the Kitakyushu area!

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2017.12.08

Toho Village (東峰村) Momiji Road

Korean student Park reports from the "Momiji Road" in Toho Village!

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2017.12.07

"Yusuke Yoshigaki Exhibition of Original Illustrations - The Art of Little Witch Academia -" hosted by TRIGGER Inc. starts on 13th Dec. in Fukuoka, Japan!

An exhibition of Yusuke Yoshigaki's original illustrations will be on display at the Gallery Tenjin from 13th to 20th December! Yoshigaki is an animator attached to TRIGGER Inc., the studio behind titles such as "Little Witch Academia" and "KILL la KILL!"

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2017.12.06

Comments from the newly appointed Kitakyushu Tourism Ambassador Yuuki Takada! Plus, special prize giveaway!

There was a surprise announcement during the "KPF 2017" opening ceremony! Voice artist and Kitakyushu-native Yuuki Takada was appointed as a tourism ambassador for the city! Find-out more about Takada's thoughts on her new role and how to win some cool prizes!

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2017.12.04

cross fm "Ani-tune ♥ Fukuoka" public recording featuring 種﨑敦美 (Atsumi Tanezaki) ＆ 竹内良太 (Ryota Takeuchi) Talk show

During the first day of the "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2017" there was a live public recording of the cross fm radio program "Ani-tune ♥ Fukuoka," which featured a special talk with Atsumi Tanezaki & Ryota Takeuchi! Keep reading to find-out what went down!

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2017.12.04

Interview Now - 山口勝平 (Kappei Yamaguchi), 伊藤美来 (Miku Ito) -

Since its initial release over 45 years ago, "MAZINGER Z" has gone on to have a huge influence on the world of Japanese anime. This year sees the fan favorite return as a movie! We spoke with members from the film's cast, Kappei Yamaguchi and Miku Ito at the "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2017!" We've also got a couple of awesome prizes to give away!

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Movies

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2017.12.04

ITASHAWEEK CHAMPIONSHIP 2017

Check-out the vehicles that were on display at the "ITASHAWEEK CHAMPIONSHIP 2017!" The itasha designs provide a lot of insight into the owners of the cars!

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KPF SNAPS!!

One of the best parts of the "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival" is undoubtedly the opportunity it provides visitors to interact with each other! Check-out some snapshots from the venue and find-out a little bit more about the asianbeat booth that was set-up for the event!

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2017.12.04

Theatrical Version: Mazinger Z / Infinity Talk with Kappei Yamaguchi & Miku Ito / Ichiro Mizuki Live!

Check-out our comprehensive photo report to find-out more about Kappei Yamaguchi and Miku Ito's discussion on the "Theatrical Version: MAZINGER Z / INFINITY" at the KPF 2017! And be sure not to miss our snaps of Ichiro Mizuki's special live performance at the event!

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2017.12.04

Check out the "Fukuoka Motor Show 2017 -Changing how we live together with our cars -" on December 15th-18th!

The bi-annual Fukuoka motor show will be at the Marine Messe Fukuoka and two other venues, from December 15th (FRI) - 18th (MON)!

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2017.12.01

YouTuber / Instagrammer Joan Kim visited "Fukuoka Yokamon Hiroba!"

YouTuber / Instagrammer Joan Kim visited Fukuoka and stopped by the "Fukuoka Yokamon Hiroba" and "Yokamon Café" at the 11th floor of the Fukuoka prefectural government building!

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2017.11.24

Enjoy dance and music from all over the world at the "FOSA Culture Show 2017!"

The "Fukuoka Overseas Students Association Culture Show 2017" will be held in ACROS Fukuoka on Sunday 26th November, providing an opportunity for both international students and locals to showcase aspects of their culture through song and dance!

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2017.11.20

The Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament starts in Fukuoka on 12th November!

In order to promote the upcoming Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament, which starts on 12th November, the stable master Sakaigawa paid a visit to the Fukuoka Prefectural offices alongside big name wrestlers Harumafuji, Kisenosato, and Goeido!

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2017.11.10

World Fashion Snaps / TOKYO 東京 ULTRA JAPAN 2017

"ULTRA JAPAN 2017" was the venue for our 15th installment of "World Fashion Snaps!" This was the fourth time that we've reported from "ULTRA JAPAN," which takes place in Odaiba, Tokyo! Take a look at some of the most popular styles and fashion trends on display at this much-loved urban festival!

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2017.11.10

November 9th is "ramugi" (ラー麦: ramen wheat) day! To celebrate, we sampled "Menbijin," noodles that are made with 100% "ramugi"!

A brand of semi-dry thin, straight noodles made with 100% "ramugi" called "Menbijin" has been released! We picked up a pack to sample how they taste!

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2017.11.09