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Oct 24, 2011 Article
Sana Mohamed Ali
When Sana came to Fukuoka she missed practicing two of her favorites: her profession as a veterinarian, and hanging out with friends over a dish with homeland flavor.
Oct 24, 2011 Article
Culture Shock! Japan
“Knock and the door will be opened to you.” I was never a particularly attentive Sunday school student,
Oct 24, 2011 Article
The Fukuoka Asian Art Museum
The world’s first museum dedicated to Asian art Ten years ago, on March 6, 1999, the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum opened in the Hakata Riverain Center Building, next to the Hakata-za p...
Oct 24, 2011 Article
Carmen Garcia
When FN asked Carmen what was rewarding about her job she had her answer ready: "Simply put it's the ability to help people who're in trouble. That's why we learn law."
Oct 24, 2011 Article
Making a Difference
Way back in gloomy February the Fukuoka International scene came together for a glittering gala event at the Fukuoka Now 10th Anniversary Party. To mark our birthday we decided to ...
Oct 24, 2011 Article
Join the Parade
Dontaku is coming! This celebration of Hakata Culture is now the most popular festival in Japan, drawing tens of thousands of visitors to the city. The highlight is the Dontaku Par...
Oct 24, 2011 Article
Shofuen
Shofuen opened in a quiet residential area of Hirao in July 2007 to become one of Fukuoka’s three urban gardens. Shofuen has tea rooms and a Japanese garden, and it is built...
Oct 24, 2011 Article
Main Dining “from our kitchen”
Just a few minutes’ walk south of Hakata Station, “With The Style Fukuoka” is an architecturally stunning resort-themed boutique hotel whose centerpiece is a beau...
Oct 24, 2011 Article
Shita-gokoro
Shitagokoro, the sister shop of “Fridge”, a popular Italian restaurant-bar in Haruyoshi, is a highly recommended example of a new breed of izakaya that blends great foo...
Oct 24, 2011 Article
Fukuoka City by Numbers
Did you know that a new municipal directory is published every year to coincide with the start of the business year on April 1? It presents an overview of the most up-to-date stati...