Good luck! Hoping to become a World Heritage Site, the event "Chalk Art Live" was held in Fukuoka Yokamon Hiroba!

"Chalk Art Live" was held in Fukuoka Yokamon Hiroba on 10th February, with Nao Tashima and Ayumi Nawa, two chalk artists active in the Fukuoka area!

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2017.03.10

Interview Now - SCANDAL MAMI -

Known all over the world, it's been 10 years since the girl band "SCANDAL" formed. MAMI was in Fukuoka doing promos, so we caught up to find-out about their album release, recording new tracks and what she likes to do on her days off! We also have prizes to give away, so keep on reading to be in with a chance of winning!

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2017.03.09

Turning up the volume! This year’s "LOVE FM FESTIVAL 2017" will be held over three days!

In addition to all the great artists who will be performing live, at this year's "LOVE FM FESTIVAL 2017" you will also be able to experience food from different cultures with their "World Donburi (World Don)." This annual event, which welcomes huge numbers of visitors, will take place from the 10th to 12th March at the Fureai Hiroba!

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2017.03.08

- Special Edition - Huang Jing-Xiang - Interview

[Cosplayers Laboratory] - China - Special Edition - Huang Jing-Xiang - Interview

[Cosplayers Laboratory - China edition - by asianbeat ] Special Edition - Huang Jing-Xiang (黄靖翔) |

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2017.03.07

Huang Jing-Xiang (黄靖翔) - Photo Gallery

Huang Jing-Xiang (黄靖翔) - Photo Gallery

[Cosplayers Laboratory - China edition - by asianbeat ] Special Edition - Huang Jing-Xiang (黄靖翔) |

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2017.03.07

[Cosplayers Laboratory - China edition - by asianbeat ] Special Edition - Huang Jing-Xiang (黄靖翔)

Having garnered attention from all over the world, Huang Jing-Xiang returns to make another appearance in "Cosplayers Laboratory!" In this special edition check-out our exclusive interview with him, enjoy his cosplay photos and find-out more about his work as an actor/model!

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2017.03.07

[MON and STAY’s "full-on" Fukuoka Trip] Miyajidake Shrine (宮地嶽神社)

MON and Stay tell us all about the charming "Miyajidake Jinja" shrine, which is located in Fukutsu City! Read-on to discover more about what the 8 smaller shrines located inside the grounds and "Hikari no Michi" (Path of Light) that leads down to the sea!

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

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2017.03.06

[Special Feature] The 1st Kitakyushu International Manga Competition

The "Kitakyushu International Manga Competition" aims to broaden people's knowledge of the culture surrounding this popular art form! The pro-am contest accepted unpublished works from all over the world. Submissions came from artists active overseas, as well as people striving to work in the Japanese manga industry!

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2017.03.06

The "Kitakyushu International Manga Competition" award ceremony! 4koma (four panel) manga strips were submitted from all over the world!

The first "Kitakyushu International Manga Competition" was a big hit! The grand prize winner was selected out of 670 applications from 20 countries and regions across the globe! An award ceremony was held to celebrate the selected works!

[Special Feature] The 1st Kitakyushu International Manga Competition |

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2017.03.06

Lolita Shops & Wig Shops

After scoping out all the lolita shops and wig shops around Fukuoka, Misako Aoki has assembled this guide of style tips, red-ticket items, and lolita-shopping hot spots. Complete with personal comments from Misako herself, this guide is a must-read for budding lolita fashionistas everywhere!

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

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2017.03.02

Maison de Rosenkreuzer / KERA SHOP HEAVEN / Swallowtail

Shop “Maison de Rosenkreuzer” for rare and popular brands; Shop “KERA” magazine’s own “KERA SHOP HEAVEN” for select fashions; Shop “Swallowtail” for affordable wigs in various styles.

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2017.03.02

Made using Okawa techniques, the "MUJYOAN -OKAWA1536-" collapsible tea room went down a storm at the Grammy Awards!

Made by combining the skill of craftsman from Okawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture, the "MUJYOAN - OKAWA 1536 -" collapsible tea room was on display at the 59th Grammy Awards' official gift lounge. Check-out our report on what happened and what some of the top artists around the world had to say about it!

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2017.03.01

Helping promote Kurate to the rest of the world, the 6 "KURATE Gakuen Moe Ambassadors" have been announced!

6 "KURATE Gakuen Moe Ambassadors" from South East Asia have been appointed to help promote both the fictional school / cosplay site "KURATE Gakuen," as well as the wider Kurate-machi area. The ambassadors were invited to visit in order to experience the place for themselves!

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2017.02.24

"Fukuoka Fair" held in Honolulu, Hawaii!

Promoting all that Fukuoka has to offer in Hawaii, the land of eternal sunshine! The "Fukuoka Fair" took place in Honolulu, Hawaii and was held across four days, from Thursday 19th to Sunday 22nd January!

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2017.02.23

Interview Now - ばってん少女隊 (BATTEN SHOWJO TAI) -

We interviewed BATTEN SHOWJO TAI, "Stardust Promotion's 1 in a Century Talent," who made a guest appearance at the "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2016!" With all the members giving everything to their idol activities, while still studying, we spoke to them about their hometown Fukuoka, as well as their goals for the future!

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2017.02.22

Reve Photo Gallery

Reve Photo Gallery

[Cosplayers Laboratory] - Korea - #011　Reve |

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2017.02.20

[Cosplayers Laboratory] - Korea - #011　Reve

For the 11th edition of the Korean section of the much-read "Cosplayers Laboratory," the focus shifts to Reve, whose beautiful femininity really makes an impression. Active in the Korean cosplaying team "RZ Cos," this is one cosplayer you have to check-out!

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2017.02.20

BABY,THE STARS SHINE BRIGHT / ALICE and the PIRATES Fukuoka / Angelic Pretty / Metamorphose

Want to feel like a princess? Then you'll want to check out "BABY,THE STARS SHINE BRIGHT." You're a dude and want in on the action? "ALICE and the PIRATES" have got men's lolita fashion covered. You just want to feel kawaii all day every day? Try "Angelic Pretty." You don't really have a specific sub-genre, you just want to rock a killer frock and still feel like yourself while doing it? Then perhaps "Metamorphose" is more your thing!

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2017.02.15

A look at some of the most popular shops and cafes in KITTE HAKATA, HAKATA MARUI!

"KITTE Hakata" is a new shopping hot spot at Hakata Station! There's been a huge buzz around it since its grand opening on April 21st 2016. Here we take a closer look at some of the standout stores!

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

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2017.02.13

toto (跳兎) Photo Gallery

toto (跳兎) Photo Gallery

[Cosplayers Laboratory] - Japan - #019 toto (跳兎) |

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2017.02.10