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Apr 15, 2024Now Reports
Surprises Around Every Corner: A Fun-Filled Course Around LaLaport Fukuoka
LaLaport Fukuoka is a popular destination not only for travelers but also for locals. Direct buses (¥220 one-way) from Nishitetsu Ohashi Station on the Nishitetsu Omuta Line run...
Apr 15, 2024Now Reports
Fukuoka’s Best Stops for Anime and Manga Fans
Japanese anime and manga are not only popular domestically but have a global fanbase eager for everything from hard-to-find items to the latest merchandise. In Hakata and Tenjin...
Mar 29, 2024Now Reports
Home Center Secrets: DIY Tips from Japan
Welcome to Home Center Secrets, a series where I delve into the world of Japanese home centers, known as "home improvement centers" in other countries. If you're like me, you can e...
Dec 22, 2023Now Reports
Fukuoka Hatsu-uri and Fukubukuro Guide 2024
Hatsu-uri literally means “first sale”, and is one of many Japanese ‘first-of-the-year’ traditions, which range from hatsumode, the first shrine visit of the year, to hatsuhinode, ...
Apr 27, 2023Now Reports
Mina Tenjin Shopping Center Debuts Major Renewal and Retail Expansion
On the 28th, a revamped commercial facility, Mina Tenjin, will open in Fukuoka City's Tenjin district. The facility has been undergoing a full renovation since its temporary closur...
Jun 30, 2022Now Reports
Kurume Kasuri Original Pattern Bag Developed for The City Bakery
The City Bakery, Kurume Kasuri and Fukuoka Now have collaborated to create an original Kurume Kasuri pattern bag. Since opening in Tenjin in 2015, the City Bakery has become a popu...
May 27, 2022Now Reports
Momochi Now – Celebrate Father’s Day in Momochi!
Father's Day in 2022 is Sunday, June 19. Like Mother's Day, Father's Day is a holiday that originated in the United States with the idea that if there is a day to honor mothers, th...
Nov 26, 2020Now Reports
Head to Hasami to Enjoy a Hands-on Crafting Experience
The term “Hasami ware” refers to porcelain made in the town of Hasami in Nagasaki Prefecture, and despite having a history of over 400 years, the designs are considered modern and ...
Jul 1, 2020Now Reports
Handa Sukajan – Japanese Souvenir Jackets – Fukuoka
The only problem with choosing a souvenir from Japan is there are just too many to choose from! Sure they all look great while you’re in Japan, but what about after you’re back hom...
Jun 10, 2020Now Reports
Caitac Square Garden – New Commercial Facility Opens in Tenjin
A new commercial facility located on Kokutai-dori Ave. featuring nineteen “lifestyle” shops opens tomorrow, June 11. Amongst four eateries is the first Golden Brown shop in western...
