Fukuoka Now

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...

Aug 26, 2021

Wolfgang’s Takeout Box for Home – A Fukuoka Exclusive!

For better or worse, we’ve become accustomed to takeout and delivery. We’ve found ways to make eating takeout or delivery good, well, almost as good. But what about big birthdays or anniversaries?...

Sep 6, 2021

Our Trip to Unzen and a Story of Seeds

As people spend more time at home, many of us have begun to pay more attention to the food we put into our bodies. Also, recently we started hearing about some unique foodie spots created by people from the Kanto region who have moved to Unzen, Nagasaki...

Oct 13, 2021

Thailand Reopening!

Reduced 7-day quarantine period for visitors to Thailand from October 1, 2021...

Sep 30, 2021

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 often appear in ...