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Nov 7, 2012 Now Reports
KLM Fukuoka – Amsterdam Route Press Conference
On Tue., Nov. 6, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines held a press conference at the Fukuoka Hilton Sea Hawk Hotel. Dignitaries including H.E. Mr. Radinck J. van Vollenhoven, Ambassador of the...
Nov 7, 2012 Now Reports
Theater Review : Jane Eyre at Hakata-za
Jane Eyre (musical) at Hakata-za (Japanese version) Review by Matt Perkins, (Nov. 2012) Any fan of Jane Eyre, or of musical theatre, will enjoy this faithful, never overblown adapt...
Oct 30, 2012 Now Reports
November 2012 Fukuoka Now Magazine
Our November cover model Marie-Charlotte (France) rocks out in the name of "GAIKOKUJIN STAR TANJO", the next FN event taking place on Nov. 25 (details p. 5~6). Meanwhile, we chow d...
Oct 30, 2012 Food & Drinks
Motsunabe Keisyu
While the prospect of eating cow’s intestines may seem less than tempting at first, Hakata’s specialty dish motsunabe is proof that you shouldn’t knock it ‘til you try it! This ho...
Oct 30, 2012 Now Reports
Hakata-ori’s close associations with Buddhism
The Hakata-ori woven textile is a traditional Hakata craft as well known as the Hakata ningyo dolls. It has been popular for centuries for use in kimono and obi as a silk textile d...
Oct 30, 2012 Now Reports
Francine Méoule
Francine Méoule, the new Director of the Institut français du Japon – Kyushu, is keen to get started in her new role bridging France and Kyushu through culture. Francine has spent ...
Oct 30, 2012 Now Reports
Time to Say Goodbye
I am going to write some words I never thought I’d write: Of all the places I’ve ever left, Fukuoka is by far the most recent. After 16 years in Fukuoka, 19 in Japan, and 20 in Asi...
Oct 29, 2012 Now Reports
Special: AIDS Day 2012 in Fukuoka
For the past eight years, the number of cases of HIV and AIDS has been over 1,000 per year. In Fukuoka City there were 32 cases of HIV infection including cases of AIDS a combined ...
Oct 26, 2012 Now Reports
8 Weekend Events for Fukuoka
Stuck for something to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered with everything from Oktoberfest and Halloween events to a free day at the zoo and more! Here are Fukuoka Now staff’s ...
Oct 24, 2012 Now Reports
AND THE WINNERS ARE!…
The first five contestants for the 2012 Gaikokujin Star Tanjo event have been selected! Congratulations to Shawntae Stephens, Jaye Ludlow, Johnny Price, Eric Nicholas and Keith Lau...
