Daikaiju invades Fukuoka Art Museum! Tracking the traces of the “Godzilla” movies!

The latest in the series of "Godzilla" movies, "Shin Godzilla" hits cinemas in Japan TODAY! The final exhibition before the Fukuoka Art Museum undergoes a period of renovation will be "Godzilla at the Museum: Creative Tracks of Daikaiju," which opened on Friday 15th July 2016!

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Movies

Art

Fukuoka

Japan

2016.07.29

Editorial Dept. Nene’s Hotspots to Visit in China - Wuzhen -

Here, asianbeat staff member Nene, who looks after the Chinese language section of our website, will be introducing us to some highly recommended tourist hot spots in China! In this first edition we will be exploring "Wuzhen." Located in the suburbs of Shanghai, this canal district is known as the "Venice of Asia!"

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Fukuoka

Gourmet

Japan

2016.07.27

The “World of Sakura Momoko” at the Kitakyushu Manga Museum! An anniversary exhibition marking 30 years since her debut!

2014 marked 30 years since Sakura Momoko's debut! And as a means of bringing all of her work and related memorabilia together, a commemorative exhibition has been touring the country. This summer it will be at the Kitakyushu Manga Musuem so make sure not to miss-out!

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Event Reports

Fukuoka

Anime

Manga

Japan

2016.07.21

The hands-on, realistic survival game "ATTACK THE FUKUOKA CASTLE" is here!

Having already been held last summer and this spring, "ATTACK THE FUKUOKA CASTLE," which has been gaining popularity is back again this summer! Make a group with people from various parts of the world, figure-out puzzles and solve the mystery of Fukuoka Castle!

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Event Reports

Fukuoka

Game & e-Sports

Japan

2016.07.20

What's going on inside "Kyuhaku"? Let's go and find-out!

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, Nara and Kyoto.

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2016.07.12

[Hot Spots] Kyushu National Museum (九州国立博物館)

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, Nara and Kyoto.

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Art

Hot Spot

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Fukuoka

Japan

2016.07.12

The “Yo-kai Watch Official Shop Yorozu Mart Fukuoka Sohonten” opened on 1st July in Canal City Hakata!

A first for Kyushu, "Yo-Kai Watch" have opened up an official flagship store in Canal City Hakata. Called "Yorozu Mart Fukuoka Sohonten," once inside you'll find merchandise that you simply cannot buy anywhere else, as well as an elaborately decorated interior that is a real must see!

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Game & e-Sports

Anime

Japan

2016.07.11

Shibuki (飛沫) Photo Gallery

Shibuki (飛沫) Photo Gallery

[Cosplayers Laboratory] - Japan - #015 Shibuki |

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2016.07.04

[Cosplayers Laboratory] - Japan - #015 Shibuki

"Cosplayers Laboratory -Japan-" is hugely popular with readers and is back with a new guest! Japanese cosplayers have been gaining attention from across the world. For our 15th installment we met up with the popular cosplayer Shibuki.

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Cosplay

Anime

Manga

Japan

2016.07.04

[Feature] Fukuoka Manhole Guide (List of Manholes and background information)

A guide to the manholes that can be found throughout the various towns, villages and cities in Fukuoka.

[Feature] Fukuoka Manhole Guide “Like an Art Gallery at Your Very Feet” |

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2016.06.29

[Feature] Fukuoka Manhole Guide “Like an Art Gallery at Your Very Feet”

In this feature we will be talking about "manholes," which have been gaining increasing attention in recent years for their artistic merit. Check-out our manhole map of Fukuoka, an interview about the recent manhole mania, all as we delve into the world of manholes!

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Art

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Fukuoka

INTERVIEW / SERIALS

2016.06.29

"ONE PIECE FILM GOLD Canal Splash!" is hitting Canal City Hakata!

Check-out the special collaboration between the theatrical version "ONE PIECE FILM GOLD" and "Canal Splash," called "ONE PIECE FILM GOLD Canal Splash!"

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Movies

Hot Spot

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Event Reports

Fukuoka

Anime

2016.06.27

A first for Kyushu! An exchange center for both overseas tourists and locals has been set up in Tenjin!

With Canal City Hakata's LAOX leading from the front, the number of shops targeting overseas tourists is continuing to grow! And that's why JTB has set up a community center that aims to facilitate exchange between overseas tourists and local citizens!

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Hot Spot

Trends

Fukuoka

Japan

2016.06.22

The hugely popular Taiwanese cosplayers MON and STAY stopped by Fukuoka!

We invited the hugely popular Taiwanese cosplayers MON and STAY to come Fukuoka and report on various locations throughout the prefecture!

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Hot Spot

sightseeing

Fukuoka

Cosplay

2016.06.20

The Fukuoka Overseas Student's Association (FOSA) "Welcome Party 2016"!!

On Saturday 28th May 2016 the Fukuoka Overseas Student Association (FOSA) held their “Welcome Party 2016” at the Fukuoka Education Center. There was around 250 overseas students from 30 different countries and regions throughout the world in attendance!

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Other Areas

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Fukuoka

2016.06.17

The "Japan Heritage 'Western Capital of Ancient Japan' Dazaifu" is an app available in 4 different languages, which gives you a taste of Japan Heritage Dazaifu!

The "Japan Heritage 'Western Capital of Ancient Japan' Dazaifu" is a super convenient app that will help visitors to Dazaifu enjoy and experience all the historical sites and cultural assets that the local area has to offer!

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Fukuoka

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2016.06.16

WOLF - Photo Gallery

WOLF - Photo Gallery

[Cosplayers Laboratory] - Korea - #007 WOLF |

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2016.06.13

[Cosplayers Laboratory] - Korea - #007 WOLF

For the 7th edition of the Korean version of our much-loved segment "Cosplayers Laboratory" we caught up with WOLF, a popular cosplayer who is frequently invited to events in China as a member of a team of Korean representatives. Check-out her daring outfits, as well as her bold and dangerous poses!

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Cosplay

Anime

Korea

2016.06.13

Results from the “World Cosplay Summit, Japanese Preliminary!” The representatives for Japan at this year’s WCS will be…

The "World Cosplay Summit 2016, Japanese Preliminary” was held in Tokyo on May 29th 2016! They were 5 acts participating and the fabulous Fukuoka-based duo known as “horizon.” won the chance to represent Japan at the competition!

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Fukuoka

Game & e-Sports

Vietnam

Cosplay

Japan

INTERVIEW / SERIALS

2016.06.09

Featuring the return of popular characters from throughout the series! The much anticipated “Gyakuten Saiban 6" is finally coming to Japan!

The immensely popular “Gyakuten” series has returned with a new installment, “Gyakuten Saibian 6", which will be released in Japan on June 9th 2016. There is also a huge buzz around the TV anime “Gyakuten Saiban: Sono "Shinjitsu," Igi Ari!", which started in April and has been winning rave reviews ever since!

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Game & e-Sports

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Korea

China

Japan

2016.06.08