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Aug 31, 2013 Now Reports
Hiking Guide: Aburayama
Aburayama 油山 (597m) A mountain getaway with something for everyone, right on the city’s doorstep In addition to spectacular seasonal scenery, Fukuoka City’s tallest mountain ...
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Aug 30, 2013 Now Reports
September 2013 Fukuoka Now Magazine
Who is Kyushu's most talented foreigner? We're getting ready to find out, as we prepare for this year's Gaikokujin Star Tanjo live contest happening 10/5 at JR Kyushu Hall. Meanwhi...
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Aug 30, 2013 Now Reports
Hiking Guide: Tachibana-yama and Mikazuki-yama
Tachibana-yama 立花山 (367m) and Mikazuki-yama 三日月山 (272m) The perfect beginning for hiking hopefuls This course is ideal for those looking for a place to start out, or even experienc...
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Aug 30, 2013 Now Reports
How about some more tolerance?
In Fukuoka, local high school students participate in campaigns to raise awareness of subway etiquette. Student posters are hung on the walls and messages are broadcast throughout ...
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Aug 30, 2013 Now Reports
Srinivasa Popuri
After joining the UN in 1998, Srinivasa Popuri was appointed the Senior Human Settlements Officer of the UN-Habitat Regional Office for Asia last year. He’s worked in countless cou...
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Aug 29, 2013 Now Reports
Korokan and the Fukuoka Castle Ruins—Take a Walk through History
Often times when you visit famous ruins, there are no buildings left and you cannot tell what was once there. The Korokan-Fukuoka Castle Ruins area, which is now a park in Chuo-ku...
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Aug 27, 2013 Now Reports
Fukuoka ALT Board Game Group
Four friends on JET in Fukuoka launched a gaming group to let off some steam with fellow ALTs. Their members and 30-game selection both continue to grow and their next meeting is o...
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Aug 15, 2013 Now Reports
NEW! Cafe des Voeux
Just one month has passed since Nicolas and Rikard opened the doors to their cafe on Keyaki-dori. Nicolas, from France, is in charge of the coffee, drinks, and servicing customers ...
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Aug 2, 2013 Now Reports
12 Weekend Events for Fukuoka (8/3~4)
Stuck for something to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered with everything from night markets and rooftop latin parties to wet ‘n wild fun for kids and more! Here are Fuku...
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Jul 30, 2013 Now Reports
Hakata Gion Yamakasa 2013 – Report
It is shortly before 5am on Monday 15th July and I am stumbling, camera in sweaty hand, down a narrow street thronged with the bleary-eyed but visibly excited population of Fukuoka...