Taigen Shokudo (Yakiniku)

Where's the beef? Here's the beef - and the good stuff! Opened in May 2006, the term "shokudo" (literally diner or canteen) doesn't do justice to its stylish interior and location on Fukuoka's fashionable Keyaki-dori.

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2011.01.17

The World Seifuku Project – First Wave – Interview with Sakurai Takamasa

The figure at the forefront of bringing Japan’s “kawaii” culture to the world is Sakurai Takamasa. We spoke to him about his thoughts on the project, and of course got the latest info on kawaii culture.

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2011.01.12

Fukuoka Mentsudan (Udon)

Noodles, schmoodles? Obviously you've never had the good stuff! Let Fukuoka Mentsudan take care of that for you.

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2011.01.10

Pop Culture Now 【EVA Edition】

Let’s take a look at Evangelion, a series that has etched its name in Japan’s anime history, and see what the numbers can tell us.

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2011.01.08

【EVA Edition】

This is a project that introduces and unravels the manga, anima, cosplay and other Japanese pop culture happening NOW, with the help of numbers. To coincide with the start of the World Seifuku Project we bring you the EVA edition.

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2011.01.07

Pop Culture Now

Now pop culture from Japan becomes popular all over the world.We introduce various Japanese pop culture like manga,animation,J-pop and cosplay.

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2011.01.07

World Seifuku Project The first of a series of interviews - CONOMi

Interview with CONOMi President, Mr. Aiura:“Mr. Seifuku” shares his views on current Seifuku culture and his dreams for the future.Behind the scenes - Collaboration with Evangelion

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2011.01.07

Pop Culture Now 【EVA Edition】

This is a project that introduces and unravels the manga, anima, cosplay and other Japanese pop culture happening NOW, with the help of numbers. To coincide with the start of the World Seifuku Project we bring you the EVA edition.

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2011.01.06

The Worldwide Seifuku Photographic Pavillion -Supervised by Sakurai Takamasa

The "Seifuku" Photographic Collection, accumulated by Sakurai-san, is now on display.

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2011.01.05

The Seifuku Photographic Pavillion Worldwide New -Supervised by Sakurai Takamasa

You are sure to discover the different styles and attractiveness of seifuku that each country has.

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2011.01.03

World Seifuku Project

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2011.01.01

World Wide EVA

To coincide with the “World Seifuku Project” we have commenced a special feature project. It is filled with fantastic EVA articles and reader created content. Read on…

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2010.12.30

MANA BURGERS

Far from just another faddish foodery, the surf-styled Mana Burgers is serious about their "Natural Junk" concept, with a "no-BS, no-MSG" approach.

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2010.12.27

Hakatarou (Japanese food)

Hakatarou offers an izakaya-style menu, with an emphasis on seasonal Hakata-styled dishes prepared with carefully selected ingredients.

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2010.12.20

Yanagibashi Shokudo (Sashimi)

Often warmly referred to as "Fukuoka's Kitchen", the Yanagibashi Fresh Food Market is one of the Fukuoka's most colorful and fascinating places for foreigners to visit.

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2010.12.13

Raan Gan Een (Thai food)

Owner-chef Gan and his wife Yuka run this restaurant together with their 62-years-old veteran chef.

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2010.11.26

Pasha (Turkish food)

※ This restaurant closed down a few years ago.

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2010.11.23

HOU NALUHOU NALU (Hawaiian style food)

Manager Mr. Okuma aimed to create a restaurant where the customers could not just eat the food and admire the décor, but also feel the “spirit” of Hawaii, and that’s just what he’s achieved with Hau Nalu.

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2010.11.19

Restaurant Nina (Russian food)

Run by Russian husband and wife team Sergey and Nina. Sergey is an expert martial artist and even in the restaurant he occasionally shows off a fraction of his strength by bending spoons or lifting chairs one-handed.

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2010.08.27

asianbeat Cosplay Archive

Cosplay is a phenomenon in its own right. It has spread so far throughout the world that it is now a legitimate part of international and cultural exchange!

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2010.08.12