October 2008 #118

  • On the Cover:
  • Namiko Umezaki, Japan

Hot Info [Click to see more]

Fukuoka Now's Full Moon Party

Full Moon Party Invitation Autumn has arrived, and to celebrate the arrival of the ...

New Photo Galleries!

Sunset Live 2008 Sunset Live 2008, the grand finale of the summer enjoyed 3 days of...

Latest Classifieds [Click to see more]

Seeking Eikaiwa partner in Tenjin

Do you have a growing Eikaiwa school? Are you interested in moving to a prime loc...

Apartment, House, or Room Wanted - F...

Hello, Looking for an apartment, house, or room to rent in Fukuoka or Kitakyus...

Sumo Day

Hello Sumo fans!!! I am planning a Sumo Day on November 16th. We will go to wa...

Kyushu Headline News [Click to see more]

Joyful to Shorten Operating Hours

The Oita City-based restaurant chain Joyful announced they will end 24-hour operations at 130 of their sho...

Fukuoka Bank Wins Universal Design Award

The Fukuoka City-based Fukuoka Bank has received an award from The Japan Sign Design Association for incor...

Fertilizer Exports at Moji Customs Exceed...

Moji Customs in Kitakyushu reports that the volume of fertilizer exports passing through its jurisdiction ...

What's On [Click to see more]

October 09 (Thu) Russian Folk Dance Prymorye Ryabina

Song and dance with Prymorye’s rich singing voices accompanied by traditional instruments and Ryabina’s tr...

October 09 (Thu) Asian Pacific Festival 2008

After enjoying ethnic cuisine and drinks at lively food stalls, shop for imported products at bustling mar...

October 12 (Sun) FOSA Culture Show

Exchange Students from twelve countries (China, Columbia, Gabon, Vietnam, Bulgaria, Nepal, Peru, Kenya, Th...

Readers' Reports [Click to see more]

Rice Planting & Harvesting - My Expe...

I came to Fukuoka a year and a half ago from South Africa for an English teaching stint in Japan. I love any and all...

 

A Night at Hakata-za – Two Foreigner...

On the June 19, two foreign Fukuoka residents attended kabuki at Hakata-za and watched three acts of classic kabuki....