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Oct 24, 2011 Article
A Traditional Japanese Kurisumas
Christmas in Japan instantly brings to mind that well-known urban myth of Santa's crucifixion.
Oct 24, 2011 Article
Aso Christmas Balloon Festival
Kyushu Guide **December 23 ~ 24** Hot air balloons soar over one of the world’s largest calderas against the winter night sky… One of Aso’s most striking features...
Oct 24, 2011 Article
Warren Fryar
A self-proclaimed “sonic adventurer”, Warren’s earliest musical memories come from church singing.
Oct 24, 2011 Article
Tenjin Street Names Get a Makeover
Fukuoka City used to be divided into two districts along the Nakagawa (river); the eastern merchant district of Hakata and the western town, Fukuoka.
Oct 24, 2011 Article
Ikeda-ya
“Almost melts in your mouth!” Picture a two-story renovated Japanese house nestled down a narrow lane in Daimyo with no signs to mark it and only your trusty Fukuoka No...
Oct 24, 2011 Article
Romance of the Lantern Festival
Kyushu Guide January 26 ~ February 24 (Fri. and Sat. only) Lying on the old Buzen road, the streets of Yamaga retain much of their appearance from days gone by. This town, also fam...
Oct 24, 2011 Article
Night Riders
It's not that often I get angry; it takes a lot to push me over the edge.
Oct 24, 2011 Article
Narimasa Nakaoka
Sweet Maker His family has been making Japanese sweets in Hakata for over seven decades, and in recent years, they’ve become a favorite of those in the know all over Japan. T...
Oct 24, 2011 Article
Shayne Bowden
Shayne is an English teacher living and working in Fukuoka, but his passion is art.
Oct 24, 2011 Article
Pray for Prosperity!
January 10th is my birthday, so I often hear, "Oh, you must be in business then!" The tenth is the day of the Seidai Festival for Ebisu, god of prosperity, and of fishermen, at the...