Dohyouudon (土俵うどん)

Read on to find out more about Dohyouudon (Ooki Machi, Fukuoka Prefecture)! This restaurant is known for their delicious kama-age style udon and thick noodles. Make sure you try their kinoko-ten udon (udon topped with tempura fried mushrooms). The dish is made with delicious local mushrooms!

♥ FUKUOKA UDON - Noodle writer Yuichiro Yamada's top recommendations! |

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2022.03.31

A special exhibition called "HOKUSAI" will be held at the Kyushu National Museum from Saturday 16th April 2022! Some of the pieces will be on display for the first time ever!

A special exhibition called "HOKUSAI" will be held at the Kyushu National Museum from Saturday 16th April to Sunday 12th June 2022. The exhibition features work by Katsushika Hokusai, the world-famous Edo period artist who is known for his stunning ukiyo-e prints and the "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji." This promises to be a wonderful opportunity for the public to get a closer look at some of his most treasured artwork, including the series titled "Nisshin Joma zu!"

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2022.03.29

SPECIAL INTERVIEW - Eye Kamolned -

The next guest in our "คิดถึง♡ฟุกุโอกะ - We miss FUKUOKA♡" series is Eye Kamolned, a Thai actress who shares travel videos online! Check out our bonus material to learn more! You won't be able to find the content anywhere else!

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2022.03.25

คิดถึง♡ฟุกุโอกะ - We miss FUKUOKA♡ -

Make sure to check out "- We miss FUKUOKA ♡ -!" if you want to find out more the local area! This special feature sees a number of Thai celebrities talk about their experiences of Fukuoka! Find out more about their love of the region and some of the best local sites they have visited!

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2022.03.25

SPECIAL INTERVIEW - Sunny Suwanmethanont -

We met with the prolific Thai actor Sunny Suwanmethanont for this edition of "คิดถึง♡ฟุกุโอกะ - We miss FUKUOKA♡". Sunny spoke to us about his memories of Fukuoka, local food, manga, and anime! We have typed up some of Sunny's comments, which you can only find read here!

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2022.03.18

Discover the world of NINJA! - Feel the spirit of "NINJA" in Fukuoka! -

Speaking of Japanese culture, the word "Ninja" would surely come to many foreigners' mind. In this featured article, we'd like to uncover the mysterious and fascinating faces of Ninja!

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2022.03.16

Ninjas in Fukuoka!? - Research Results & Nakama Neko-jo Ninja Matsuri (festival) Report

Professor Yamada Yuji from Mie University and Professor Kiyokawa Shigeto from Aomori University have announced the results from the ninja-related research projects that they conducted! Read on to find out more about their findings and the "Nakama Neko-jo Ninja Matsuri (festival)!"

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2022.03.16

SPECIAL INTERVIEW - Mo Monchanok -

Our next guest in the "คิดถึง♡ฟุกุโอกะ - We miss FUKUOKA♡" series is the Thai actress Mo Monchanok. Find out about Mo's memories of Fukuoka and her favorite anime! Check out our video of the interview! Mo also gave us some exclusive comments that you can only find here!

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2022.03.11

"'Kimetsu no Yaiba' Matsuri Biyori" will be held simultaneously at three locations in Tokyo, Yokohama, and Fukuoka from 11th March to 15th May 2022!

"'Kimetsu no Yaiba' Matsuri Biyori" will be held at Canal City OPA from 11th March to 15th May 2022! Visitors can expect to find all kinds festival-style mini-games and products at this collaborative event between TV anime "Kimetsu no Yaiba" and NAMJATOWN!

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2022.03.09

NEJI CHOCO / TOILETTE CHOCOLAT / Castle Choco

Introducing unique chocolates from the pastry shop "GRAN DA ZUR" (Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture)! The establishment creates tasty treats in the shape of Kokura Castle, bolts and nuts that actually screw together, and even toilet bowls!

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2022.03.08

SPECIAL INTERVIEW - Kacha Nontanun -

Check out our interview with popular Thai artist Kacha Nontanun! During our talk, Kacha told us about some of the best sites to visit and most tasty dishes to sample in Fukuoka. We recorded our chat with Kacha and can't wait for everyone to see the video! Make sure to keep reading if you want to find out what he had to say about Fukuoka!

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2022.03.04

Coming soon! Feature "คิดถึง♡ฟุกุโอกะ - We miss FUKUOKA♡ -" featuring Thai celebrities!

Interested in learning more about Fukuoka? Or do you feel an urge to re-visit the area? These are the kinds of topics we will be covering in our new "คิดถึง♡ฟุกุโอกะ - We miss FUKUOKA♡ -" series! Popular Thai celebrities who have visited Fukuoka will be sharing their experiences in this special feature, which will be coming out in March 2022! Be sure to keep an eye on the asianbeat website to find out more!

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2022.03.02

A special retrospective titled "Animage and Ghibli Exhibition" will be held at Fukuoka Asian Art Museum from Friday 8th April 2022!

A special retrospective titled "Animage and Ghibli Exhibition" will be held at Fukuoka Asian Art Museum (Fukuoka City) from Friday 8th April 2022! This highly anticipated exhibition aims to trace the history of Studio Ghibli! The outfit worn by the wind rider from "Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind" during her travels through the Sea of ​​Decay will be on display alongside various other items!

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2022.03.01

Tsuruya Yame Honten (つるや 八女本店)

Hear the sizzling sound of the crispy "Gobouten udon" (burdock tempura udon) at the long-established udon restaurant "Tsuruya Yame Honten"! See what happens when you dip the freshly fried "Gobouten" into the tsuyu broth!

♥ FUKUOKA UDON - Noodle writer Yuichiro Yamada's top recommendations! |

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2022.02.28

Unagi (Eel) Ramen

"Unagi (eel) ramen" comes from the fish wholesaler "Yoakejaya," which is located in Yanagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture! The ramen was developed to give more people the chance to enjoy Yanagawa's famous unagi! The eye catching red packet features an eel in the design! It will definitely grab your attention!

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2022.02.21

ALIEN RAMEN ＆ ALIEN ENERGY

Introducing "ALIEN RAMEN" and "ALIEN ENERGY!" These unique products are made using the rare and somewhat scary fish warasubo (odontamblyopus) a.k.a the "aliens of the Ariake Sea!" Are you brave enough to try these unique and slightly creepy souvenirs!?

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2022.02.18

Let's take a sneak peek at "GUNDAM PARK FUKUOKA!" Immerse yourself in the world of GUNDAM! The facility will have three separate sections to explore! Get ready... It is set to open in April 2022!

"GUNDAM PARK FUKUOKA" is scheduled to open this April on the premises of the "Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport FUKUOKA" complex! Details about the GUNDAM facility have finally been revealed! It will comprise of three areas... shopping, sports activities, and an amusement arcade. We can't wait for it to open!

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2022.02.15

"Red Thread of Fate" instant ramen (運命の赤い糸ラーメン)

Introducing a cute, romantic brand of instant ramen called "Unmei no Akai Ito (lit.: Red Thread of Fate)". This product was born out of a collaborative project that took place between a shrine dedicated to the god of love "Koinoki Jinja" (Chikugo City, Fukuoka Prefecture) and the Chikugo-based noodle factory "Esaki Seimen".

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2022.02.10

Chicappa-sai 2021

Check out the gathering of the 12 idol groups for the big event "Chicappa-sai 2021", which took place in Fukuoka City (Marine Messe Fukuoka B Hall) on Sunday 12th December 2021! Let's take a deep dive into the 7 idol groups (including 3 Fukuoka based idol groups) and check out the exclusive interview and our photo report from the event!

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2022.02.09

Have you seen the JR Kyushu trains that feature "Jujutsu Kaisen" characters on their exterior? The vehicles will be in operation until the end of February 2022!

JR Kyushu are operating some trains in the local region that feature characters from the hugely popular anime "Jujutsu Kaisen" on the exterior of their carriages. Gojo Satoru, Okkotsu Yuta, Itadori Yuji, and other key characters have been incorporated into the dynamic designs!

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2022.02.08