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May 30, 2012 Now Reports
The Life and Times of a Vegetarian in Fukuoka
Eight months ago, I came to study and live in Fukuoka, blissfully ignorant of the trial this would entail as a vegetarian. I thought, “This place has a Buddhist past right? It won’...
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May 30, 2012 Now Reports
John Perry
Not long after John first arrived in Fukuoka, a tragic event took place back home that was to have a significant impact on his career path in Japan. A friend was swept away in an a...
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May 30, 2012 Now Reports
The Green Spaces at the Fukuoka Castle Ruins
Ohori Park is an extremely popular site for walking and jogging in an area noted for its water and greenery. Not as many people extend their walk to the site of the Fukuoka Castle ...
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May 29, 2012 Now Reports
IMS Beer & Highball Garden Opening Report
Last night (5/28) Fukuoka Now staff attended the opening night of the IMS Beer & Highball Garden! Guests enjoyed the charming atmosphere under the night’s sky, at the open-air...
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May 28, 2012 Now Reports
Tenjin Bicycle & Motorbike Parking Guide
Parking your bike correctly is both convenient and the right thing to do. However, sometimes it can be difficult to locate the closest place to legally park your bike. We’ve compil...
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May 26, 2012 Now Reports
Blueberry Picking in Itoshima
Here’s another SWEET weekend activity idea! In 2006 “Blueberry Garden Ito” opened in Tomari, Itoshima. Itoshima is famous for delicious strawberries, but here you can pick blueberr...
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May 25, 2012 Now Reports
Sunsplash Ticket Winners!
Sunsplash festival is happening this Sunday (5/27) at Nokonoshima Island, and some lucky Fukuoka Now readers won free tickets! See the winners in our gallery below! If you missed o...
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May 25, 2012 Now Reports
This Weekend in Fukuoka (May. 26~27)
Stuck for something to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered. Here are Fukuoka Now staff’s picks for weekend activities for Saturday and Sunday (May. 26~27)… Eve...
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May 24, 2012 Now Reports
Canadian Minister Visits Fukuoka
Robert Derouin, Minister and Deputy Head of Mission at the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo was in Fukuoka earlier this week and appeared in this morning’s Nishinippon Newspaper. In...