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Feb 28, 2014 Now Reports
Yanagibashi Market Report
Yanagibashi Market, or ‘Hakata’s kitchen’ as it is sometimes known, has been supplying Fukuoka’s restaurants and residents alike with the freshest fish, veg...

Feb 24, 2014 Now Reports
Beachside Horseback Riding in Itoshima
Fukuoka Now’s Nick & Emiko discover a unique beach activity not far from Fukuoka City. It was by chance while on a walk along the beach we spotted what thought were a few large...

Feb 19, 2014 Now Reports
Owl Cafe opens in Fukuoka
Cat cafes are so 2013! This year the trend is definitely owl cafes, and the Fukuoka’s first opened inside the Kawabata Arcade this January. After an explanation of rules and protoc...

Feb 3, 2014 Now Reports
February Grand Kabuki Report 2014
Hakataza kicks off its 15th year in 2014 with the February Grand Kabuki, and I had the pleasure of attending on opening day on Sunday, Jan. 2. As a newcomer to kabuki, I was not su...

Jan 28, 2014 Now Reports
February 2014 Fukuoka Now Magazine
It's February in Fukuoka and love is in the air! Go strawberry picking with your sweetheart (or friends and family!) using our Strawberry Picking Guide. This month we also introduc...

Jan 28, 2014 Now Reports
Test Your Knowledge of Fukuoka
If you think you know Fukuoka, then you can try taking the Fukuoka Kentei (Fukuoka Proficiency Test) that starts in March 2014. The aim of the test is to deepen affection for Fukuo...

Jan 28, 2014 Now Reports
Roro
Hailing from Orlando, Florida, Roro came to Japan in 2009 to challenge himself and breakout from the hiphop scene back home. The producer, rapper and songwriter started performing ...

Jan 28, 2014 Now Reports
The Spirit of Japan
In 1867, a young and talented French army officer by the name of Jules Brunet arrives in Japan as part of a military mission to modernize the Shogun's army. This mission, however, ...

Jan 24, 2014 Now Reports
Report! Fukuoka Motor Show 2014
It’s on! This morning the doors at biggest motor show in western Japan opened with displays in three buildings. Eight domestic car brands, three motorcycle brands, and from oversea...

Jan 21, 2014 Now Reports
Report! New Open Espressamente Illy
On Jan. 18 a brand new and very stylish cafe opened inside “Tenjin Chikagai” Fukuoka’s huge underground shopping mall. Beside the snazzy interior we noticed that Espressamente Illy...