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Kawabata Zenzai Hiroba

Korean student Suu introduces us to "Kawabata Zenzai Hiroba," a spot in the Kawabata Shotengai where you can view a "Kazariyama" from the Yamakasa festival all year round!

Food & Drink |
Hot Spot
sightseeing
Fukuoka
Gourmet
Japan

2016.11.21
World Fashion Snaps / TOKYO 東京 ULTRA JAPAN 2016

This is the 14th installment of "World Fashion Snaps" and this time we are at Odaiba in Tokyo for "ULTRA JAPAN 2016." This year marks the third ULTRA JAPAN and we were there to find-out what styles were big at this cutting edge urban festival!

World Fashion Snaps

2016.11.18
Covering some different spots around Fukuoka and making a guest appearance at a tea party… Misako Aoki was in town!

The President of the Japan Lolita Association, Misako Aoki has a huge following overseas. We invited her to visit Fukuoka to not only cover some of the area's most exciting spots, but to also make a special appearance at an "tea party" event!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) |
Hot Spot
sightseeing
Event Reports
Fukuoka
Fashion

2016.11.16
Fukuoka Otaku Map-ver. 痛 (Two) - Pokémon Center FUKUOKA

Fukuoka Otaku Map ver. 痛 (Two) is back and better than ever! This edition features the "Pokémon Center FUKUOKA." We've got all kinds of photos from inside this Pokémon specialist store, which has proven a real hit with all age groups! Read-on to find-out more!

Fukuoka Otaku Map |
Hot Spot
Fukuoka
Anime
Japan

2016.11.14
“Matsuda Name Shishu-ten / Cotton Matsuda”

Korean student Suu paid a visit to the Kawabata Shotengai and checked-out the funny hats and wide range of souvenirs from the Hakata area that "Matsuda Name Shishu-ten" has in store!

Shopping |
Hot Spot
sightseeing
Fukuoka
Fashion
Japan

2016.11.09
Ramen Kobo Ryu (らーめん工房龍)

Find-out more about Hakata ramen and the various ramen restaurants the Fukuoka area has to offer in this easily accessible series!

FUKUOKA RAMEN MAP - Kitakyushu Area

2016.11.07
Get transported to another world with music that is sure to touch your soul! A concert featuring music from games, "CAPCOM LIVE!" is on its way to Kyushu!

In December 2016 CAPCOM and the Video Game Orchestra (VGO) will be putting on a concert featuring video game music called "CAPCOM LIVE!" New concerts in Oita and Okinawa have been added to the performances already scheduled for Fukuoka and Kumamoto! Having won plaudits all over the globe, the VGO's first trip to Japan is gaining a great deal of attention!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) |
Hobbies
Event Reports
Fukuoka
Game & e-Sports
Music
Japan

2016.11.07
A first for Asia! The “Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series” is coming to Fukuoka!

Steeped in history, the "America's Cup" is seen as the pinnacle of international yacht racing. The "Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series" qualifying stage is held across 2 years at locations all over the world and will soon be coming to Asia for the first time. Held over 3 days, from Friday 18th to Sunday 20th November 2016, at Jigyohama, Fukuoka City, this a real must-see event!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) |
sports
sightseeing
Fukuoka
Japan

2016.11.04
Chuka Soba Gouya Tenjin Branch (中華そば郷家天神店 )

Looking for the best ramen restaurants in Fukuoka? Keep reading to find-out more about Hakata-style ramen and where it is served!

FUKUOKA RAMEN MAP - Tenjin & Daimyo

2016.11.01
Get swept up in the world of mushrooms! The "Fukuoka Kinoko Taisai (Fukuoka Mushroom Festival) 2016" is nearly upon us!

Experience the charm of mushrooms! The "Fukuoka Kinoko Taisai (Fukuoka Mushroom Festival) 2016" is back and will be held at the Gokoku Shrine, in Fukuoka City!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) |
Art
Event Reports
Fukuoka
Music
Japan

2016.10.31
Experience Japanese culture in Canal City Hakata! The "Canal Tourist Lounge" opened on Friday 21st October 2016!

The "Canal Tourist Lounge" opened on Friday 21st October 2016 in Canal City Hakata! Catering for the needs of people visiting from abroad, this tourist information center doesn't just provide news about tourist spots, but also gives visitors the chance to experience Japanese culture!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) |
Hot Spot
sightseeing
Fukuoka
Gourmet
Japan

2016.10.27
"COOL KITAKYUSHU!" The “Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2016” is coming soon!

Under the theme of "COOL KITAKYUSHU," this year's "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2016 with Aruaru City" will be held over 2 days, from Saturday 5th to Sunday 6th November 2016!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) |
Talent/Idol
Event Reports
Fukuoka
Game & e-Sports
Cosplay
Anime
Japan

2016.10.26
Natsumi Shirahoshi Photo Gallery

Natsumi Shirahoshi Photo Gallery

[Cosplayers Laboratory] - Japan - #017 Natsumi Shirahoshi |
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2016.10.24
[Cosplayers Laboratory] - Japan - #017 Natsumi Shirahoshi

"Cosplayers Laboratory - Japan -" is one of the most popular sections of our website and is back with a new guest. Japanese cosplayers have been gaining attention from all over the world. For our 17th installment we caught up with the popular cosplayer Natsumi Shirahoshi.

[Cosplayers Laboratory] - Japan - |
Cosplay
Anime
Manga
Japan

2016.10.24
The long awaited new production finally hits Kyushu! "Musical 'PRETTY GUARDIAN SAILOR MOON' -Amour Eternal-" will open in Fukuoka soon!

The hugely popular "PRETTY GUARDIAN SAILOR MOON" is taking the musical “’‘PRETTY GUARDIAN SAILOR MOON' -Amour Eternal-" to Kyushu for the first time! Performances will be held at the Canal City Theater in Hakata, Fukuoka, over 2 days (Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th October 2016)!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) |
Event Reports
Fukuoka
Anime
Manga
Japan

2016.10.20
TEAM SAKUSAKU will be throwing their first PARTY on 19th December 2016!

19th December 2016 would have been the late Sakurai Takamasa's birthday and on that day, in order to carry on the legacy of a person who championed J-POP culture all across the globe, TEAM SAKUSAKU will hold a party to help spread his spirit from Tokyo to the rest of the world!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) |
J-POP
Talent/Idol
Event Reports
Tokyo
Anime
Manga
Music
Fashion
Japan

2016.10.19
Manga Time Tunnel

A look back at nostalgia inducing, classic titles! Trace changes in society through the manga trends of the day!

[Hot Spots] Kitakyushu Manga Museum |
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2016.10.17
Yomu (Reading) Zone

At the Yomu (Reading) Zone visitors can take it easy and relax! Read manga to your heart's content! You will want to stay in this dreamy location all day!

[Hot Spots] Kitakyushu Manga Museum |
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2016.10.17
From Kitakyushu to another galaxy - The launch pad for Leiji Matsumoto -

Why do so many manga artists come out of Kitakyushu?

[Hot Spots] Kitakyushu Manga Museum |
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2016.10.16
The Seven Wonders of Manga!

Discover the skill and technique that goes into creating manga and even work you're familiar with will take on a whole new life!

[Hot Spots] Kitakyushu Manga Museum |
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2016.10.16

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