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

One of our most popular segments, "Cosplayers Laboratory -Japan-," is back! Gaining attention from over the world, Japanese cosplayers on the scene right now are big news! For our 18th edition we caught up with the popular cosplayer toto.

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2017.02.10

The "LET'S GO TO FUKUOKA! THE BIRTHPLACE OF TONKOTSU RAMEN!" campaign is currently underway overseas!

The "LET'S GO TO FUKUOKA! THE BIRTHPLACE OF TONKOTSU RAMEN!" campaign is currently underway overseas! Post your photos with the specified hashtag and follow the official Instagram account to be in with a chance of winning a prize!

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2017.02.06

The "MUJYOAN - OKAWA 1536 -" collapsible tea room will be displayed at the Grammy Awards’ official gift lounge!

Known as a "town of furniture and wood making," Okawa City has launched the "OKAWA 1536" project to promote "Okawa Furniture" abroad. Made using Okawa techniques, the "MUJYOAN -OKAWA 1536-" collapsible tea room will be on display at the 59th Grammy Awards' official gift lounge in L.A. from 9th to 11th Feb.!

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2017.02.03

"Fukuoka Osake Meguri " - Event Information

Bringing you all the latest about Fukuoka sake-related information!

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2017.02.01

What’s your tipple of choice? Discover your favorite sake at the "23rd Jojima Sakagura-biraki (Sake Cellar Opening)!"

The "23rd Jojima Sakagurabiraki (Sake Cellar Opening)" will be held on 11th & 12th Feb. in Jojima, Kurume City. Welcoming over 100,000 guests, fans of sake should not be missed this 2 day event! Early spring is the time to sample new sake, so why not experience the best of the 9 participating breweries?

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2017.02.01

[Feature] "Fukuoka Osake Meguri" - Guide to sake in Fukuoka -

Discover all 70 sake breweries that Fukuoka Prefecture has to offer! Here we bring to you all the latest information about where to enjoy sake produced in Fukuoka Prefecture!

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2017.02.01

The "Early Spring Collection of Animals and Small Puppet Exhibition" opened at the "Fukuoka Yokamon Hiroba!"

The "Early Spring Collection of Animals and Small Puppet Exhibition" showcases handicrafts that feature animals and opened on 11th Jan. at the "Fukuoka Yokamon Hiroba," on the 11th floor of the Fukuoka Prefectural Government offices. It runs until 24th Mar. and is free to view!

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2017.01.30

The film "your name." is set to hit North American cinemas on 7th April 2017! Written by "RADWIMPS’" Yojiro Noda, English versions of the theme songs will also be out soon!

A global success, the film "your name." is set to hit North America on 7th Apr.! "RADWIMPS" vocalist Yojiro Noda has written English ver. of the 4 theme songs for it! From 28th Jan., the movie, featuring those tracks and English subtitles, will also be shown in theaters across Japan for a 2 week run!

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2017.01.27

FUKUOKA RAMEN MAP - Tenjin & Daimyo

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, Tenjin and Daimyo areas!

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2017.01.22

Hakata Ikkousha - Daimyo Branch (博多一幸舎 大名本家)

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, Tenjin and Daimyo areas!

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2017.01.22

Fukuoka brands spreading throughout Asia! FACo in TAIPEI was back again!

"FACo (Fukuoka Asia Collection) in TAIPEI" was back again at the fashion fair "TAIPEI IN STYLE," which was held in Taiwan on Saturday 12th November 2016.

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2017.01.19

Interview Now - Shota Nakama (Video Game Orchestra General Producer) -

The Boston based "Video Game Orchestra (VGO)," who play a unique "rockestra" style that sends crowds wild with excitement, finally came to Japan for the first time on the official "CAPCOM LIVE!" concert tour! We got the chance to speak with the VGO General Producer, Shota Nakama, who is also active as a composer, arranger and guitarist.

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2017.01.17

"Ichiran" have opened their first U.S. store in NY! And they continue to set-up new branches in their hometown of Fukuoka!

The classic tonkotsu ramen shop Ichiran have finally landed in America, opening their first store in Manhattan, New York on 19th October 2016. Given that they have since set-up their first airport store, "Fukuoka Kuko-ten," on 8th December 2016 and also re-launched the "Dazaifu Sando-ten" branch on 22nd December 2016, it is clear that Ichiran's superb ramen is gaining popularity both in Japan and abroad!

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2017.01.16

Celes - Photo Gallery

Cosplayers Laboratory - Celes Photo Gallery

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2017.01.11

[Cosplayers Laboratory] - Thailand - #003 Celes

The Thai section of "Cosplayers Laboratory" is back! For our 3rd edition we feature Celes, who both is cute and cool in equal measures! As a representative of Thailand, Celes has appeared at the Japanese Anison Contest and also performed at the World Cosplay Summit 2015. It seems that since she started cosplaying, all of her dreams have been coming true!

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2017.01.11

Haru Photo Gallery

Haru Photo Gallery

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2017.01.06

[Cosplayers Laboratory] - Korea - #010 Haru

The spotlight for the 10th edition of the Korean section of the much-read "Cosplayers Laboratory" falls on Haru, a cosplayer who mainly appears as characters from popular Korean games. Having contributed a cosplay-related column to a game portal site for many years, she is officially recognized as a cosplay enthusiast!

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2017.01.06

A new experience to enjoy when travelling in Taiwan! - Chinese Dress Rental -

These days in Japan anyone can rent out a kimono or yukata. But did you know that similarly, in Taiwan you can rent Chinese style dresses? About an hour outside of Taipei in Jiufen you can find "CHIPAO." A store that rents out everything from traditional to modern style Chinese dresses, there is usually over 60 ensembles to choose from!

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2017.01.04

New Year's Greetings

Happy New Year, everyone!

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2017.01.01

Kong1 - Photo Gallery

Kong1 - Photo Gallery

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2016.12.26