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Apr 10, 2012 Now Reports
Sazae-San Gets Her Own Street In Fukuoka
In honor of the nationally popular comic “Sazae-san” a municipal road in Fukuoka has been named “Sazaesan-dori”. Ms. Machiko Hasegawa, author of the anime, was said to have conceiv...
Apr 6, 2012 Now Reports
Rope & Highwire Forest Adventure
Nature Spirit, a company from Sawara-ku dealing in campsite management, is collaborating with French company Altus to create a ‘Forest Adventure’ installation in Kyushu. The instal...
Apr 5, 2012 Now Reports
Fukuoka’s Open Top Bus Popular
The Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd. announced that, over the first 10 days since it opened, 2,700 passengers enjoyed the “Fukuoka Open Top Bus”! Since Mar. 24, the Seaside Momochi-...
Apr 5, 2012 Now Reports
Historic Temple Gate On Display
Shofukuji Temple gate, built in the early 17th century as part of the Fukuoka castle fortification, will be on display to the public for the first time. The ancient two-storey temp...
Apr 5, 2012 Now Reports
Kego Shrine’s Free Foot Bath!
On Mar. 19, Kego Shrine opened another way to sooth your soul with a free “ashiyu” (hot spring foot bath). Relax and dip your feet in the 41℃ water, between 9:00~16:00 daily. The f...
Apr 4, 2012 Now Reports
Aza Fukuoka
Whether you’re travelling alone or are part of a group wanting to hold an overnight seminar- Aza Fukuoka, located centrally in Chuo-ku, is a great accommodation option. This clean,...
Apr 3, 2012 Now Reports
Reward For Hand-Grenade Tip Offs
Related to a long-running gang war in Fukuoka, the Fukuoka Prefectural Police have announced cash rewards of ¥100,000 for anyone who helps the police find hand grenades. The campa...
Apr 3, 2012 Now Reports
Ohanami with Chandon Fukuoka
Ohanami (cherry blossom viewing) season is upon us! Whilst the sakura trees are full of euphoric pink blossoms, there’s no better chance to celebrate the start of spring. The perfe...
Apr 2, 2012 Now Reports
Snapshot! – konya2023
Fukuoka Now’s Nick and Emiko made it down to the konya2023 wine night on Sunday, April 1. Konya2023 is a old building in the center of Daimyo filled with space offices used b...
Apr 2, 2012 Now Reports
Jeju Air Fukuoka~ Incheon Campaign
From Apr. 10~May. 21, Jeju Air will launch a limited campaign on their new Fukuoka-Incheon route, with return flights costing ¥10,800 + fuel surcharge (Mon.~Thu. only). The new rou...