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Aug 29, 2012 Now Reports
The Appealing Hakozaki Shrine and its Historical Sakura Gate
Hojoya is a festival heralding the advent of autumn in Hakata. It is a lively event during which many open-air stalls line the approach to the Hakozaki shrine. Many people turn out...
Aug 29, 2012 Now Reports
Forking Out to Make Nuclear Power History
It has been 18 months since the horrific live broadcast of the Fukushima Daichii Nuclear Power Plant reactors explosion wreaked fear and dread throughout Japan. Visions of Chernoby...
Aug 29, 2012 Now Reports
Duncan A. Stephenson
Otherwise known as Das -- stemming from his stage name, Das Funkt -- Duncan is far from your typical DJ. A dedicated follower of electronic music hailing from London, England, Dunc...
Aug 29, 2012 Now Reports
Fukuoka Art Souvenirs
Fukuoka Now’s Ellery and writer Rachel shop at Fukuoka’s museums for unique souvenirs.
Aug 27, 2012 Now Reports
New York Times Report on Fukuoka
Back in March 2012, Fukuoka Now’s Nick and Emiko guided New York Times writer Ingrid K. Williams around Fukuoka for a report on our city. Her article was published in the New York ...
Aug 24, 2012 Now Reports
“One Piece” Cafe Opens in Imaizumi
Step into the fantasy world of Japan’s mega popular pirate anime “One Piece” – at the newly opened One Piece cafe in Imaizumi! Launched on July 1st, the cafe is called “Bar Going M...
Aug 20, 2012 Now Reports
ELLE Cafe’s Green Smoothie
Perfect for a hot summer’s day, ELLE cafe is now serving up limited edition “Green Smoothies”! The ultimate detox drink, this ultra smoothie contains a healthy blend of Kyushu’s lo...
Aug 20, 2012 Now Reports
“Candle Live” at Sunset Live 2012
As part of this year’s Sunset Live festival, Friday and Saturday’s night time performances at the “Sunset Stage” will be illuminated by candlelight! From around 18:40~ all lights w...
Aug 20, 2012 Now Reports
Hiyoko’s New Sweets Shop In Tenjin
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of one of Fukuoka’s best known sweets, the baby chick shaped “Hiyoko”, a new sweets shop named “Frau Atsuko Kayashina” was opened in July in Tenji...
Aug 16, 2012 Now Reports
Free Hakozaki “Soutsuku” Map
Local residents of Hakozaki area made a walking map called “Soutsuku” which means “walking around” in Hakata dialect. With this map, you can discover the unique atmosphere of Hakoz...
