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I’d like to teach the world to surf
"Nihon de no mokuteki wa nan desu ka?" "What is your purpose for being in Japan?"
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Japanese Summer
Delicious ways to cool off… Towering thunderclouds cover the sky, the cicadas are screeching in chorus, and the cool sound of a wind chime is heard from the distance. . . yes...
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Summer in Sasebo!
Lots to “Sea” & Do! New Aquarium “Umikirara” On the weekends Sasebo car license plates become prominent in Tenjin as Sasebo residents flock to Fukuoka ...
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Fukuoka Asian Art Triennale
Opened in 1999, the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum is one of only a few museums in the world to systematically collect and exhibit modern and contemporary Asian art.
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The Fourth Fukuoka Asian Art Triennale
There’s never been a better time to visit the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum! This September sees the fourth Fukuoka Asian Art Triennale, the biggest art bonanza in Kyushu and an i...
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The Day I Became King
The day I became king, or at least felt like one, is every day; every day my foot crosses the threshold into a Lawson,
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Guru Guru Chicken
Finding a kebab in Fukuoka has never been easier! In late July Yukihisa “Yuki” Abe a former professional soccer player in Spain, France and Australia opened the cute an...
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Woon Tien Wei
This month FN showcases one of the young Asian artists whose work will soon be appearing in Fukuoka, in celebration of the 4th Fukuoka Asian Art Triennale.
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You can’t say Noh
The rare opportunity to study and participate in Noh drama is now being offered for foreigners in Fukuoka. With the help of an English interpreter, interested individuals can learn...
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Fukuoka City Retrospect
Fukuoka City was established on April 1, 1889, which means it is celebrating its 120th anniversary as a municipality this year.