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Jul 1, 2008 Now Reports
Shudan Yamamise – Expanding Yamakasa’s Appeal
The Shudan Yamamise (Group Festival Float Display), which starts every year at 3:30 pm on July 13, is the only event in which the floats for the Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival are m...
Jul 1, 2008 Now Reports
Samuel Wanjiru
Strolling through Tenjin wearing a polo shirt, jeans and a cap, no one would know that this young man is one of the fastest running humans – ever.
Jul 1, 2008 Food & Drinks
Udon Kimura
Most udon (wheat-based noodle) shops cater to those on the run, looking for fuel for their busy days. The vibe here, however, is much more mellow.
Jun 1, 2008 Now Reports
“Kirei-na” Keyaki-dori
Which is Fukuoka's most beautiful street? If local residents were asked that question, more than half would likely answer Keyaki-dori in Akasaka.
Jun 1, 2008 Now Reports
Japanese Summer Sweets
Summer is almost here and so our search for chill food begins. This month we asked two exchange students from Iceland, Hjördís Birna Hjartardóttir and Fanney Frímannsdóttir to tast...
Jun 1, 2008 Now Reports
Valentina Leila
Valentina is a professional instructor of Arabian dance, and her performances literally light up the room!
May 1, 2008 Now Reports
Kyushu Castle Cruising
Fukuoka Now's Guide to Four Fine Fortresses in Kyushu.
May 1, 2008 Now Reports
Fukuoka Castle – Behind The Walls
Fukuoka residents don’t think twice about it, but there are actually two names for Fukuoka City. The locals don’t seem to make a clear distinction between the names Fukuoka and Hak...
May 1, 2008 Food & Drinks
Farm
A supermarket for the health-conscious on the first floor and simple home-style Japanese lunches on the second. Somewhere between Keyaki-dori and Kegohon-dori, there stands a large...
May 1, 2008 Now Reports
Cecilia Naomi Lipp
For such a young woman, Cecilia has an impressive resumé of working with NPOs, including an internship at a former leprosy colony in Hawaii and work at Amnesty International's offi...
