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May 9, 2013 Now Reports
Local Ultra Hero “Grass Sider” – Interview
Interview with Grass-Sider, Ultra Local Hero by reporter Joel Dechant for Fukuoka Now In this age of uncertainty, we can all use a little extra peace of mind, especially regarding ...
Apr 26, 2013 Now Reports
May 2013 Fukuoka Now Magazine
The May issue of Fukuoka Now features a guide to Motorbiking in Kyushu by local bike lover Greg O'Keefe. Meanwhile, there's red meat, wine and good times waiting for you at this mo...
Apr 26, 2013 Now Reports
Yu Ping Tseng
While his finance-major classmates went on to work in banks and security companies in Taiwan, Yu Ping Tseng holds the title of General Manager of China Airlines’ Kyushu/Yamaguchi b...
Apr 26, 2013 Now Reports
Shofukuji: Japan’s First Zen Temple and the Origin of Tea Culture
The Fukuoka City Museum is currently holding an exhibit called "The First Zen Temple Shofukuji" until June 16. As the title of this exhibit implies, Shofukuji Temple in Hakata-ku ...
Apr 26, 2013 Now Reports
Notes from an Overstayer
I wonder why the thought of a gaijin being approachable like everyone else is so... foreign. Maybe it’s because they assume I don’t speak Japanese. Maybe it’s because they assume t...
Apr 26, 2013 Food & Drinks
Bistrot Robert et Louise
Opened in November 2012, Bistrot Robert et Louise serves up lean beef, pork, duck and lamb roasted to perfection in a wood-fired kiln. Owner-chef Kyosuke Harada is a meat-lover, an...
Apr 24, 2013 Now Reports
Motorbiking in Kyushu
Motorbiking in Kyushu by Greg O’Keefe The Ride A cool crisp morning with the sun dancing around us as we cut our way through to the top of the mountain on our bikes. The curves are...
Apr 12, 2013 Now Reports
Leon Keer – 3D Artist in Tenjin
Leon Keer, from from Utrecht, Netherlands, is an accomplished mural artist, best known for his 3D street art. Leon made his Japanese debut in Fukuoka this April (4/4~8), transformi...
Apr 11, 2013 Now Reports
IKEA Fukuoka Celebrates 1st Anniversary with Breakfast!
Today Kyushu’s first IKEA store celebrated it’s first year in business! From all accounts it’s seems to have done very well. IKEA announced something new too – breakfast! Beg...
Apr 4, 2013 Now Reports
KLM Fukuoka – Amsterdam 1st Flight Report
This morning (April 4) at 7:57am the first non-stop KLM flight between Amsterdam and Fukuoka touched down at Fukuoka Airport. Dignitaries from The Netherlands, executives from KLM,...
