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Aug 9, 2012 Now Reports
Uchimizu at Hakata Station Ekimae Hiroba
On Aug. 8, Fukuoka Now’s Nick and Ellery went along and joined in on the splashing fun of “Uchimizu” at the Hakata Station Ekimae Hiroba. Japan’s traditional technique of “uchimizu...
Aug 9, 2012 Now Reports
“Sekai no ★★★ Mac Oishisa Campaign” in Fukuoka!
Yesterday Fukuoka Now attended a special event held inside the new North Tenjin McDonalds restaurant. Thirty fans of McDonalds representing all ages and backgrounds participated in...
Aug 8, 2012 Now Reports
Today is Hachi Hachi Day!
Hachi means “eight” in Japanese and since today is 8/8 we’ve declared it to be “Hachi Hachi Day”! Hachi Hachi is also the name of a very popular BBQ restaurant with three shops in ...
Aug 8, 2012 Now Reports
New Duty Free Shop Opens in Bayside Place
This morning, Aug. 8 a tape cutting ceremony was held at Hakata Bayside Place to celebrate the opening of a new large scale duty free shop. The shop is operated by JTC (Japan Touri...
Aug 7, 2012 Now Reports
Sunset Live Artist to Catch: Frying Dutchman!
SUNSET LIVE 2012 Kyushu’s hottest outdoor music festival. Aug. 31, Sep. 1 & 2 -The Summer’s Grand Finale! 60+ live bands over three days on the beach. GO! GO! GO! ARTIST TO CA...
Aug 6, 2012 Now Reports
Fukuoka Asks Parents to Encourage Children to Wear Helmets
Fukuoka City is introducing an ordinance to make parents and guardians encourage children 15 years and under to wear a helmet when they ride their bikes. This ordinance is not that...
Aug 1, 2012 Now Reports
Xie Guoming, a pioneer in creating friendly Japan-China relations
A small group of camphor trees stands on a corner along the small Dekimachi-dori near the Hakata Station. That is said to be the location of the grave of Xie Guoming, who promoted ...
Jul 31, 2012 Now Reports
SPECIAL! Belly Dance Show!
Wednesday night’s Yukata Dance Party is going to be even hotter with a Belly Dance show by Jacqueline Tauil (Argentine) a professional dancer with Tiempo Iberoamericano. Her ...
Jul 25, 2012 Now Reports
August 2012 Fukuoka Now Magazine
This month's cover models wear colorful yukata in anticipation of our huge Yukata Dance Party, happening August 1. Inside, we get a taste of Tokyo pop culture right at the AKB48 Ca...
Jul 25, 2012 Now Reports
The Secret Rules of Flattery
When I think about it, it’s a little bit strange to consider myself a gaikokujin in a country that makes up fifty percent of who I am. I’ve been using chopsticks and eating natto s...
