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Mar 22, 2016 Now Reports
Shochu Time Report – Shochu 101 with Christopher Pellegrini
On Mar. 23, 2016, Fukuoka’s “shochu otaku” (“shochu nerds”, the shochu equivalent of “beer freaks”) gathered at Buzz Live Hall to hear Christopher Pellegrini, the author of The Sho...
Mar 15, 2016 Food & Drinks
The Hakata Harp
The Hakata Harp is a surprisingly authentic Irish pub, particularly given that it’s situated right in the middle of Fukuoka (directly across from Hotel New Otani). During construct...
Mar 14, 2016 Now Reports
Dr. Isabel Jones and the Working Women in an Ageing Society International Conference
Fukuoka Now contributor Hannah Smith sat down recently with Dr. Isabel Jones to learn more about plans for a major conference on retirement and gender. Japan is known for its aging...
Mar 2, 2016 Now Reports
Yanagawa – Beyond the Dolls and Decorative Charms
Have you read our report on this year’s Hina Matsuri and sagemon in Yanagawa? If not, click here to get all the deets and plan a trip to Yanagawa...
Feb 29, 2016 Food & Drinks
Natural Farm + Cocon
Fresh fruit juice and other delights await you in the heart of Daimyo at this super-friendly fruit stand. Get a juice to-go, or drink it down on the spot (there’s an eat-in area). ...
Feb 29, 2016 Now Reports
Mar 2016 Fukuoka Now
Here come the girls! March brings Hina Matsuri, known as Girls’ Day; this holiday is observed throughout the country, but Yanagawa is holding over a month of unique, must-see celeb...
Feb 29, 2016 Food & Drinks
Chinza Takibiya
Don’t be alarmed by the flames—it’s just warayaki, a method of searing food in burning straw that originated in Kochi Prefecture. At Takibiya, fresh bonito are scaled then lightly ...
Feb 29, 2016 Now Reports
Tracing Hakata’s History Along Taihaku-dori Ave.
Taihaku-dori Ave. runs for about 2 km from Hakata Station to Hakata Port. With four lanes on either side of the median, it is one of the widest streets in Fukuoka City. Taihaku-dor...
Feb 29, 2016 Now Reports
This Month in Fukuoka – March
Welcome to Fukuoka Now! Since 1998 our team of local experts have been introducing the best of Fukuoka to the world. Enjoy!
Feb 29, 2016 Now Reports
Fun Fukuoka Day Trip Tours
Want to explore Kyushu? Looking to try something new? From March to May, JTB is teaming up with Fukuoka Now to offer three limited-time bus tours. Go alone, or gather a...