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Jan 30, 2018Now Reports
February 2018 Fukuoka Now
February feels like the coldest month of the year, but it’s also the best month to pick and enjoy strawberries – and yes – we have a guide to some of the best spots near Fukuoka! W...
Jan 30, 2018Now Reports
Mietsu Naval Dock
During Japan’s period of isolation, when the only foreign countries permitted to trade with Japan were the Netherlands and China, soldiers from the domains of Saga and Fukuoka spen...
Jan 30, 2018Now Reports
Dekimachi Park: Birthplace of the Kyushu Railway
Situated amid a cluster of tall office buildings about five minutes’ walk from Hakata Station, Dekimachi Park is one of...
Jan 30, 2018Now Reports
Jojima Sake Festival & Brewery Hopping – 2018 Guide
The abundant waters of Chikugo River as well as the large grain rice and fragrant Hita cedar trees in the Jojima area make it an excellent place for brewing sake. Even today, many ...
Jan 27, 2018Now Reports
Chikugo Now! Tour Jan. 2018 – Berries, Shrines, Wines and Frogs?
Following our first peak into the Chikugo area back in November, round two of the popular tour showcased a new range of attractions in the south-central of Fukuoka Prefecture. With...
Jan 25, 2018Now Reports
Chocolate Festival: Salon du Chocolat 2018 – Report
The Salon du Chocolat 2018 opens today, Jan. 25 in Iwataya, but Fukuoka Now attended a pre-open event on the 24th. Check out our photos taken at the event. Prepare to drool!
Dec 20, 2017Now Reports
January 2018 Fukuoka Now
This month’s issue is special in more ways than one. For one, there’s an extra four pages of contents, it’s the last of the year, and it marks the beginning of Fukuoka Now’s 20th y...
Dec 20, 2017Now Reports
Hatsu-koshin and Monkey Masks: An Interesting Combination of Old Beliefs
When you stroll around Fukuoka, you may notice some houses with monkey masks hanging over the entrance. These simple unglazed masks may have...
Dec 20, 2017Now Reports
Fukuoka’s Comfort Curator – U-houseing
This month, John (USA) reports on a furniture shop in Fukuoka that promises to make your life here more comfortable. It’s also a great place to find some made-in-Japan, useful souv...
Dec 20, 2017Now Reports
Rooftop Oyster Barbecue in Tenjin – Isogai Menchanko no Kakigoya
Many foodies want to try creamy Itoshima oysters at their freshest, but getting out to the oyster huts of Itoshima without a car can be difficult. That’s one of the reasons that Is...