- TOP
- Article
Aug 10, 2022 Now Reports
What You Can Do at a Notary Public’s Office
What comes to mind when you hear “notary public”? Notarization is an official fraud-deterrent process that assures the parties of a transaction that a document, and the documents’ ...
Aug 10, 2022 Now Reports
Japanese Law – Visa Application & Startup Support
Masayo Boston is a certified legal professional specializing in administrative procedures (gyoseishoshi 行政書士) in Fukuoka. Her focus is on helping foreigners...
Aug 3, 2022 Now Reports
Fukuoka Fruit Picking Guide 2022
After a long rainy season, it's finally summer, and summer vegetables such as tomatoes, corn, and watermelon are ready for harvest. Also, fruits such as peaches, grapes, figs, pear...
Jul 29, 2022 Now Reports
Momochi Now – Summer and Obon vacation specials in Momochi
Although many people continue to exercise self-restraint due to the pandemic, there is an area of Fukuoka just a short trip from the city center where you can enjoy a resort-like a...
Jul 29, 2022 Now Reports
A sandy beach, cafes, broad-walk, tower and dome – all in Momochi!
The area of Momochihama boasts views of three of Fukuoka’s best-known landmarks: Fukuoka Tower, PayPay Dome, and the Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk Hotel. Built on reclaimed land created ...
Jul 29, 2022 Now Reports
Stargazing in Fukuoka
Now is the time of year when it’s nice to spend time outdoors at night. Many of us have more opportunities to head out of the city for fun during summer vacation, but we should rem...
Jul 22, 2022 Now Reports
Fukuoka Now Fireworks Guide 2022
Summer in Japan isn’t complete without experiencing at least one hanabi taikai (fireworks festival)! Fireworks (花火, hanabi) have long been an integral part of Japanese summers. Ori...
Jul 19, 2022 Now Reports
Interview with New York-based architect Shohei Shigematsu: “What kind of city is Fukuoka?
Fukuoka is currently in the midst of a major urban renewal with redevelopment activity centered on the Tenjin Big Bang project. For this report, we spoke with Shohei Shigematsu, th...
Jul 15, 2022 Now Reports
Fukuoka Sunflower Guide 2022
Sunflowers are in bloom in several areas nearby and around Fukuoka City. Fukuoka Now has gathered the details on eight wonderful places to view these beauties!From early summer to ...
Jul 15, 2022 Now Reports
Fukuoka City – Right Time, Right Place
I consider myself lucky. Thirty-two years ago, I interviewed for an IT job which I assumed would be in Tokyo. But when they called me back for a second interview and...
