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May 20, 2022

Fukuoka Firefly Watching Guide 2022

The best time to see them in Fukuoka is from late May to mid-June, from sunset to 9 pm. They’ve already emerged in other places...

Jun 9, 2022

FREE! 32 things to do in Fukuoka 2022

Fukuoka Now listed up approximately 32 things to enjoy for FREE in Fukuoka, from culture to sightseeing, to museums, language lessons and more!

Mar 18, 2022

Tsunagi: A Town of Greenery and Sculptures

As you drive along the seaside road lined with expansive citrus groves, you are greeted by towering rock formations, and you start to feel a sense of calm wash over you. This is Tsunagi Town. Facing the Shiranui Sea to the west and surrounded by...

Apr 5, 2021

Itoshima – One of the Most Liveable Small Cities in the World

Monocle magazine and I agree on a lot of things. Ever since I flipped through its first issue in February 2007, I’ve felt like it’s one of very few Western media that really...

Mar 15, 2022

Hikari To Kaze No Hiroba Gate - New Recreation Center in Uminonakamichi Seaside Park, Fukuoka

Located on a vast 350-hectare site about 6 km east to west of Fukuoka’s city center, a new stay-and-play recreation center offers visitors the opportunity to relax, learn, and play...