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Dec 21, 2015 Food & Drinks
Kikosoba Gen
Great soba requires three things: 1) freshly ground buckwheat flour turned into 2) freshly cut noodles that are 3) served right after they’re cooked. Gen’s Nagahama shop uses 100% ...
Dec 21, 2015 Now Reports
Jan 2016 Fukuoka Now
It’s 2016! Want to celebrate the New Year in true Japanese style? Check out our New Year’s guide (p.13~15) for special events and tips on how to properly pray at a shrine. This mon...
Dec 21, 2015 Now Reports
Tenjin Chikagai: A European-themed Shopping Arcade
Hot or cold, rain or shine, the nice thing about Tenjin is that you can get around by walking through the Chikagai, an underground shopping arcade that opened in 1976. Including a ...
Dec 21, 2015 Now Reports
This Month in Fukuoka – January
Welcome to Fukuoka Now! Since 1998 our team of local experts have been introducing the best of Fukuoka to the world. Enjoy!
Dec 18, 2015 Now Reports
Fukuoka Motor Show 2015 – Photo Report
The 5th Fukuoka Motor Show opened today and wow – what a feast for the eyes! Nine domestic and 25 international manufacturers are showcasing motorcycles and cars with the hot...
Dec 16, 2015 Now Reports
Tempting Timepieces at Tokia, Tenjin
Time may be priceless, but watches certainly aren’t. Finding something you want to wear on your wrist day in, day out can be a tricky and sometimes expensive business. At Tokia, th...
Dec 5, 2015 Now Reports
Kyushu Article and Onsen Contests
The Kyushu Tourism Promotion Organization is running two competitions to spread the love for Kyushu! Kyushu Article Contest Help Kyushu Tourism Promotion Organization promote the i...
Dec 4, 2015 Now Reports
Whole Square Fukuoka Opening Report
Today, Friday Dec. 4, restaurant and premium quality food store Whole Square opened in the basement of Grand Hyatt Fukuoka (Canal City Hakata). Fukuoka Now went to take a look arou...
Dec 2, 2015 Now Reports
Christmas Market Hakata Report 2015
The area in front of Hakata Station has been transformed into a glimmering winter wonderland this holiday season. Not only are there stunning winter illuminations lighting up the s...
Dec 1, 2015 Now Reports
Fukuoka Foodies Wagyu Beef Lunch Report
Fukuoka Foodies held its inaugural event at Tenjin Bar 209 on Nov. 29 (Sun.), 2015. This free lunch event was a huge success, with 30 people of all ages and 15 different nationalit...