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Jan 30, 2023Now Reports
Rakusuien: A Tranquil Japanese Garden in the Heart of the City
About a 10-minute walk from Hakata Station you will find Rakusuien, a Japanese garden with a serene atmosphere. This is originally where the Hakata merchant Shimozawa Zenemon Chika...
Nov 24, 2022Now Reports
010 BUILDING Shakes Up Fukuoka’s Nightlife
The doors were opened to the media today for a preview of the new 010 BUILDING located across from Hakata Canal City and along the Naka River. The facility will feature the restaur...
Oct 3, 2022Now Reports
Continuing Development of the Hakata Station Chikushi Exit Area
The Hakata Connected project is underway around JR Hakata Station, the gateway to Kyushu, to create a renewed sense of liveliness and new jobs and to enhance circulation to and fro...
Dec 22, 2021Now Reports
New 24.8-meter High Gundam Statue Unveiled at LaLaport Fukuoka
On December 22, the head of the newest full-sized Gundam statue was attached to the third full-scale Gundam statue in Japan and first in Japan. Fukuoka Now attended the installatio...
Sep 30, 2021Now Reports
The Shakuhachi of the Komuso: A Tradition Alive and Well in Hakata
Komuso were Buddhist priests who wore woven straw baskets called tengai on their heads and travelled around the country playing the shakuhachi flute. These uniquely dressed monks o...
Aug 26, 2021Now Reports
Wolfgang’s Takeout Box for Home – A Fukuoka Exclusive!
For better or worse, we have become very accustomed to takeout an delivery. We’ve found ways to make eating takeout or delivery good, well, almost as good. But what about big birth...
Jul 19, 2021Now Reports
Wolfgang’s Fukuoka – BBQ at The Bar
You already know the fabulous steaks and classic American dishes that make Wolfgang’s Steakhouse so special, but did you know you can drop in for a casual burger or steak with cock...
Jul 1, 2021Now Reports
Hakata Gion Yamakasa Kazariyama Guide 2021
Hakata Gion Yamakasa is a traditional festival in Fukuoka with a history of more than 770 years, held from July 1 to 15 every year, and the most popular early summer event. This ye...
Jun 30, 2021Now Reports
JR Kyushu’s Co-working and Co-learning Space “Q” Opens in Hakata Station
A new co-working space opened in Hakata Station on June 30 on the first basement level of JR Hakata City. The facility boasts 50 co-working seats and 12 co-learning rooms on one si...
Jun 2, 2021Now Reports
Asian Fried Chicken Popular in Fukuoka
Fried chicken is popular worldwide, so it should come as no surprise that there are many different ways to enjoy it. While essential ingredients and the cooking method are simple....