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Oct 27, 2014 Now Reports
Somewhere over the Rainbow: A Parade is Born
Fukuoka is a city that prides itself on firsts and here at Fukuoka Now we delight in being able to report on these. This November, then, will play host to the Rainbow Parade, Fukuo...
Oct 27, 2014 Food & Drinks
Griglia di Gaetano
Griglia di Gaetano, a sister store to the popular Pizzeria da Gaetano, opened this September. The chic Italian grill has 60 seats, including counter and terrace seating, and a walk...
Oct 23, 2014 Now Reports
Hiking Guide: Tenpaizan
Tenpaizan 天拝山 (258m) Tenpaizan is a perfect hike for those wanting to explore some of Fukuoka’s beautiful non-urban landscapes but who don’t want to take a Bear Grylls approach tow...
Oct 20, 2014 Now Reports
Kyushu Moto Guzzi & Magni Rally 2014
Here we go again – the Kyushu Moto Guzzi & Magni Rally for 2014 is slated for Sunday, Oct. 19 – and at a new venue in Kuju, Oita Prefecture. We’ve reserved the a wi...
Oct 15, 2014 Now Reports
Peraboat Fukuoka – Boat Race in Comfort
The Fukuoka Now team is always discovering new things to do in Fukuoka. Recently, Yanina (Germany) and Léo (France) found another “only in Japan” experience: Peraboat Fukuoka. Pera...
Oct 8, 2014 Now Reports
CNN Report on Fukuoka
Last month a CNN television crew visited Fukuoka for the network’s first-ever report on our city. It was for a special edition of the their flagship travel show, “CNNgo” which airs...
Oct 3, 2014 Now Reports
Kyushu Flea Market Autumn 2014 Guide
Autumn is high season for antique fairs/flea markets in Kyushu. Antique fairs used to be somewhat exclusive to dealers and connoisseurs. They enjoyed wheeling and dealing over the ...
Sep 26, 2014 Now Reports
Actress Leighton Meester in Fukuoka!
Today the famous American actress Leighton Meester who portrays Blair Waldorf in the hit TV series, “Gossip Girl” made an appearance in Fukuoka City. She’s in town as the official ...
Sep 26, 2014 Now Reports
October 2014 Fukuoka Now
We get “up the guts and into ‘em” in an exclusive interview with Australian rugby superstar Nick Cummins this issue, who finds himself in Fukuoka on a contract playing for the Coca...
Sep 26, 2014 Now Reports
Motorcycling in Kyushu – Autumn Guide
Motorcycling in Kyushu – Autumn Guide by Greg O’Keefe Be sure to read Greg’s first article, published here in April 2013 We had been riding down a narrow road for which seeme...
