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Apr 1, 2010 Now Reports
Dan Hoisington
An FAA-certified [Federal Aviation Administration of the United States] flight instructor, Dan is set to begin teaching his own classroom-based aviation course here in Fukuoka.
Mar 1, 2010 Now Reports
Experience Fukuoka Via Fuku-Tabi
“Tabi” means travel in Japanese, and Fuku-Tabi is a new tour program that enables participants to experience the delights only Fukuoka and Hakata have to offer.
Mar 1, 2010 Now Reports
Andrew Crowne
These days, Pilates is well known throughout the fitness world and is taught at gyms and private studios across the globe, including here in Japan.
Feb 1, 2010 Now Reports
Mark Gänsicke
Originally from a small town in the German countryside, Mark has come a long way in his 26 years. The young software developer first came to Japan as an exchange student at Oita Un...
Feb 1, 2010 Now Reports
The story of the Gold Seal
Most of the business cards used by the municipal employees of Fukuoka City are printed with a shiny mark. Whenever they distribute the cards, the recipients invariably ask if that ...
Jan 1, 2010 Now Reports
Soraya Jayne Matsuda
Soraya Jayne studied in a Russian ballet school between the ages of thirteen and eighteen. She then performed with the Israel Ballet for five years.
Jan 1, 2010 Now Reports
A lot happens on January 7
January 7 is known as Nanokashogatsu, and it has long been the date for the custom of eating the “seven wild herbs of spring” to cure any illness.
Dec 1, 2009 Now Reports
Fukuoka’s Christmas Lighting
The streets of Fukuoka come alive in December with the decorative lighting the city puts up for Christmas. It festoons local commercial facilities and tourist spots, starting with ...
Dec 1, 2009 Now Reports
Welcome to Now Lounge
On October 24, hundreds gathered in the stylish environs of newly-renovated Hotel Il Palazzo for Fukuoka Now’s first Now Lounge event. In this article we take a closer look at this...
Dec 1, 2009 Now Reports
Rolf Knecht
A warm welcome to Rolf, Fukuoka Grand Hyatt's new Executive Chef who, despite his young age, brings not only lots of new energy but also a wealth of experience to the hotel and the...
