To celebrate its 5th anniversary the Kitakyushu Manga Museum is hosting a special "CITY HUNTER" exhibition!

The Kitakyushu Manga Museum is celebrating its 5th anniversary by hosting a special exhibition that explores the lasting appeal of the much loved manga and anime "CITY HUNTER"!

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2017.08.07

2017 Kawaii Ambassador from China Tang Chen (唐晨) took part in a Japanese speech contest!

The "12th Japanese speech contest for students in China" took place on Tuesday 18th July! 16 people participated at the final event having already made it through the preliminary rounds, which were held in 8 blocks across China. One of them was Tang Chen, who was selected as a 2017 Kawaii Ambassador through an asianbeat web vote!

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2017.08.04

Community College of City University students visited Fukuoka from Hong Kong to experience Japanese pop culture firsthand!

Community College of City University students visited Fukuoka from Hong Kong in July to participate in a two-day summer study program that saw them experience Japanese pop culture and take in a lecture about cosplay!

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2017.08.03

The hugely popular comic Tokyo Ghoul has been made into an exciting live-action movie! The countdown is on to its global release!

The live-action film version of the massively popular manga "Tokyo Ghoul," which was created by Fukuoka native Sui Ishida, will finally hit screens on 29th July! In this article we will be talking about the film's release, and the "Anteiku" coffee shop near Shibuya Station which was only open for a limited time! We also have prizes to be won, so do not miss-out!

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2017.07.21

Fukuoka Akarenga Bunkakan (Red Brick Culture Center) [福岡市赤煉瓦文化館 ]

Find-out more about the British style building known as the "Fukuoka Akarenga Bunkakan" (Red Brick Culture Center)!

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2017.07.19

"TOMICA PLARAIL CAFE" and "teamLab IsLand" open in Canal City Hakata!

A special themed cafe called the "TOMICA PLARAIL CAFE" and an interactive educational play area known as the "teamLab IsLand" have opened in Canal City Hakata!

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2017.07.18

Kyushu National Museum (Access Information)

Experience Asia and a history filled with drama at the Kyushu National Museum! Located very close to the historically significant Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, this breathtaking museum was the fourth national museum to be built after Tokyo, Kyoto and Nara.

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2017.07.12

Fukutaro Tenjin Terra Branch (福太郎 天神テルラ店)

There are a lot of great mentaiko brands in Fukuoka Prefecture! One of the most famous is "Fukutaro!" They are particularly well-known for using mentiako in confectionary and food seasonings. Their branch in Tenjin has a café, which offers all you can eat mentaiko with their set meals!

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2017.07.12

Classic Architecture

Are you familiar with the French Renaissance-inspired Former Fukuoka Prefecture Public Hall Distinguished Guest House that stands in Tenjin Chuo Koen, or the Fukuoka Akarenga Bunkakan (Red Brick Culture Center) and its beautiful late 19th century British style brickwork? Find-out more about these classic-style buildings in Fukuoka!

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2017.07.12

KIHINKAN KYUU FUKUOKAKEN KOUKAIDO

Find-out more about the French Renaissance-inspired “KIHINKAN KYUU FUKUOKAKEN KOUKAIDO (Former Fukuoka Prefecture Public Hall Distinguished Guest House),” which was built in 1910 and still stands today in Tenjin Chuo Koen!

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2017.07.12

Misako Aoki's Timeless Trip in Fukuoka - Just like a picture book! Pretty clothes in beautiful locations -

She’s a global icon, she’s the president of the Japan Lolita Association, and now she’s here in Fukuoka! Misako Aoki is here to show everyone all the fairytale-esque locations around this great city and even make a special guest appearance at our retro-modern tea party, “Lolita Tea Party in Fukuoka 2016.” We’ve got everything LOLITA and FUKUOKA right here. There’s even a present giveaway, so be sure to read on to very end♪

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2017.07.12

MON and STAY’s "full-on" Fukuoka Trip - From the latest hotspots to traditional culture -

Join MON and STAY, two immensely popular Taiwanese cosplayers, as they tell us about all the excitement Fukuoka has to offer! From the latest shopping spots to their experience with traditional handicrafts, they've got all kinds to tell us about!

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2017.07.12

Kanada-Ya Honke (金田家 本家)

Find-out more about Hakata ramen and all the great ramen restaurants that can be found in Fukuoka!

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2017.07.10

Butaya (ぶたや)

Find-out more about Hakata ramen and ramen restaurants in Fukuoka!

FUKUOKA RAMEN MAP - Hakata & Nakasu Area

2017.07.10

FUKUOKA RAMEN MAP - Hakata & Nakasu Area

Find-out more about Hakata ramen and the different kinds of ramen restaurants in the Fukuoka area in this easy-to-understand series. Be sure to join us as we check-out an array of ramen joints around Fukuoka, Hakata Station and Nakasu!

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2017.07.10

Interview Now - ROMEO -

The Korean idol group "ROMEO" debuted in May 2015 with an average age of just over 17! They are finally set to release their first single in Japan on 19th July! We sat down for an interview with the members, who are wowing crowds in Korea and Japan with their incredible song and dance routines! We also have signed gifts to give away, so keep reading!

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2017.07.06

The huge fashion event TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION returns to Kitakyushu for the third time bigger and better than ever!

"takagi presents TGC KITAKYUSHU 2017 by TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION" will be held on 21st October at West Japan General Exhibition Center Annex! A special launch event was held for the press at the Rihga Royal Hotel Kokura on 22nd June! Find-out more!

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2017.06.30

Ramen Banryu (ラーメン万龍)

Easily accessible information about Hakata ramen and ramen restaurants in Fukuoka!

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2017.06.26

Okawa Kumiko (大川組子)

Taiwanese student Setsu visited Okawa to report on one of the area's most famous crafts, the woodwork technique known as "Okawa Kumiko."

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2017.06.23

[Cosplayers Laboratory] - Thailand - #006 ZEASonal

Check-out the popular "Cosplayers Laboratory - Thailand Edition!" For our 6th installment we caught up with ZEASonal, a cosplayer who has a real knack for portraying cool, outsider-type characters. Since first getting into cosplay ZEASonal's perspective has really grown! Enjoy the photos and read on to find-out more!

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2017.06.22