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Nov 30, 2012 Now Reports
December 2012 Fukuoka Now Magazine
Oh yeah! Oysters! This issue we introduce the famous winter pastime of eating fresh oysters at the kakigoya huts in Itoshima. Meanwhile, we get a little taste of “Down Under” at Au...
Nov 28, 2012 Now Reports
ShimaShima Project
The ShimaShima Project is a non-profit volunteer group set up in October 2012 with the goal to send fresh vegetables from Itoshima to the people of Fukushima. The uniqueness of the...
Nov 28, 2012 Now Reports
The Kyushu Symphony Orchestra Fosters Musical Culture
Fukuoka has created many musicians and artists, many of whom have become prominent in classical music. Emblematic of that is the Kyushu Symphony Orchestra. Based in Fukuoka City, i...
Nov 28, 2012 Now Reports
Xmas Illumination Mini Guide
Tis the season! when Fukuoka City comes alive with Christmas and New Year’s illuminations. Fukuoka Now’s recommendations for the best festive lights in town… “Hakata, City of...
Nov 28, 2012 Now Reports
Ernst Jaeck
In his position as the executive chef at the Fukuoka Grand Hyatt, Ernst Jaeck wears many hats besides his tall chef’s hat. In addition to leading a team of 69 chefs, he liaises wit...
Nov 28, 2012 Now Reports
Don’t be those guys…
People come to Japan for lots of reasons. Japanophiles, weeaboos, Pokemon trainers, gastronomists who love eating raw foods with minimalist preparation, English Lit majors who’ve r...
Nov 28, 2012 Now Reports
Theater Review: Yukio Suzuki’s ‘Volatile Body Theory’ (揮発性身体論)
Yukio Suzuki’s ‘Volatile Body Theory’ (揮発性身体論) at Edamitsu Theatre Festival: Review Review by Matt Perkins, (Nov. 2012) Once a year the Edamitsu Iron Theatre, a small community the...
Nov 20, 2012 Now Reports
Fukuoka & Kyushu Local Food Sampling Party
On the evening of Thu., Dec. 6 a special food tasting event will be held in central Tenjin. The opinions of non-Japanese are sought. The dishes will be prepared by a well-known coo...
Nov 14, 2012 Now Reports
Fall Colors at Raizan Sennyoji Temple in Itoshima / 雷山千如寺
These photos were taken today, so hurry there and visit there to catch these amazing scenes! The tree in the center of the first photo is a 400 year old Maple and is designated a n...
