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May 30, 2018Now Reports
Funanorikomi – Kabuki Canal Procession Report
Under a sunny sky today, the kabuki actors along with invited VIP paraded down the Naka River while fans cheered on from the riverbanks. The procession began at Seiryu Park and end...
May 28, 2018Now Reports
June 2018 Fukuoka Now
We enjoyed fine weather in Fukuoka this spring, but now it’s time to welcome in the summer season. So to help you enjoy it too, we’ve updated three of our most popular guides: the ...
May 28, 2018Now Reports
Old Prefectural Guest Hall and Suijo Park
If you’ve ever walked through Tenjin Chuo Park, then you’ve probably noticed the Old Prefectural Guest Hall. Erected in 1910, this French Renaissance-style building is a rare examp...
May 25, 2018Now Reports
Hydrangea Viewing Guide 2018
Rainy season can be a drag - wet shoes, lugging an umbrella around town, being stuck indoors - but it’s not all bad. Beautiful ajisai (hydrangea), meaning “water vessel”, are in fu...
May 24, 2018Now Reports
Fukuoka Beach Guide 2018
It’s summertime, and the livin’ is easy in Fukuoka! It’s also the perfect time to clear your schedule and hit the beach for some sun, sand and waves. Fukuoka has great beaches - us...
May 22, 2018Now Reports
Fukuoka Firefly Watching Guide 2018
It’s the start of firefly viewing season in Kyushu, so we’ve rounded up some of the best local hotaru festivals! Fireflies (hotaru in Japanese) are a symbol of the start of summer ...
May 8, 2018Now Reports
FREE! 30 things to do in Fukuoka!
Exploring an exciting town like Fukuoka, packed with historical landmarks, great shopping and plenty of places to dine, you can easily slaughter your wallet in a single day. But th...
Apr 26, 2018Now Reports
May 2018 Fukuoka Now
Before it gets too hot, now is the time to cycle around Itoshima. And to make it even easier, in this issue we introduce an electric-assisted rental bicycle service. Pick one up at...
Apr 26, 2018Now Reports
Fukuoka: Birthplace of the Ever-popular Sazae-san
Everyone in Japan knows the cartoon character Sazae-san. Originally a manga comic strip penned by Machiko Hasegawa, Sazae-san was turned into an animated TV series 50 years ago and...
Apr 25, 2018Now Reports
Touring Itoshima on Electric-assisted Bicycles
Itoshima’s coastline is gorgeous but getting around without a car is tough, and not everybody is a Tour de France cyclist! To the rescue is a service offering electric-assisted bic...
