Fukuoka Now

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...

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!

Jun 20, 2022

Fukuoka Public Pool Guide 2022

Fukuoka is dotted with municipal swimming pools open to the public. Their indoor pools are ideal for swimming even on rainy days with the temperature perfectly adjusted throughout the year, and...

May 31, 2022

Tokoin Temple: Once a Treasure Trove of Cultural Assets

Tokoin Temple is said to have been built in 806 by Saicho (aka Dengyo Daishi). Originally a Tendai temple where Saicho preached, it became a Zen temple for...

Mar 28, 2022

The 12 Districts of Satsuma Samurai Defense in Kagoshima

With an optimum mix of beautiful nature and sophisticated cities Kyushu has been attracting increasing numbers of overseas visitors. Until the pandemic! But hopefully, soon, borders will reopen, and Kyushu will be ready to welcome back visitors...