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Apr 11, 2012 Now Reports
LAOX Fukuoka Open Date Announced!
Mass merchandiser LAOX announced the opening date of their first Fukuoka store- Apr. 27 (Fri.) at 10:00. Opening on the 4F of Canal City’s south building, it will also become Kyush...
Apr 10, 2012 Now Reports
IKEA Fukuoka Pre-open Shopping Report!
Fukuoka Now first visited the IKEA site way back at their ground-breaking ceremony on April 18, 2011, and finally, finally, yesterday and 100 of our loyal readers enjoyed some actu...
Apr 10, 2012 Now Reports
IKEA Fukuoka Pre-open Shopping Gallery!
Yesterday Nick, Emiko, Ellery, Ruri and Kasumi joined 100 other Fukuoka Now readers for a few hours of pre-open shopping (and free meal!) at the brand new IKEA Fukuoka Shingu store...
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...
