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Jun 28, 2021 Now Reports
Fukuoka Beach Guide 2021
It’s summertime and the livin’ is easy in Fukuoka! It’s also the perfect time to clear your schedule and hit the beach for some sun, sand and waves. Fukuoka City ranks first amongs...
Jun 28, 2021 Now Reports
A sandy beach, cafes, broad-walk, tower and dome – all in Momochi!
The area of Momochihama boasts views of three of Fukuoka’s best-known landmarks: Fukuoka Tower, PayPay Dome, and the Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk Hotel. Built on reclaimed land created ...
Jun 28, 2021 Now Reports
My Momochi – Nick Martinez, Pitcher for Softbank Hawks
This month we spoke with a newcomer to Fukuoka and Momochi, Nick Martinez. He might be new in town, but he’s already making friends and emerging as a star pitcher for the Softbank ...
Jun 15, 2021 Now Reports
Fukuoka Public Pool Guide 2021
Fukuoka is dotted with municipal swimming pools open to the public. Their indoor pools are ideal for swims even on rainy days with the temperature perfectly adjusted throughout the...
Jun 11, 2021 Now Reports
Update on Regulations on Cryptocurrency in Japan
Back in March 2018, I presented an overview of the regulations on cryptocurrency in Japan, mainly focusing on crypto exchanges in my previous article, Cryptocurrency in Japan. This...
Jun 10, 2021 Now Reports
Factory Fresh Sweets – Ishimura Manseido
Ishimura Manseido moved their baked western-style confectionery Bon Cinq sweets production to a new location in Onojo this March. Yesterday they opened a direct sales counter betwe...
Jun 7, 2021 Now Reports
Fukuoka Kitchen Car Guide 2021
With its yatai culture (mobile food stalls), Fukuokans are accustomed to eating outdoors, so it’s no surprise that kitchen cars are doing well here. The pandemic gave a massive boo...
Jun 2, 2021 Now Reports
Asian Fried Chicken Popular in Fukuoka
Fried chicken is popular worldwide, so it should come as no surprise that there are many different ways to enjoy it. While essential ingredients and the cooking method are simple....
Jun 1, 2021 Now Reports
Uiro and Myorakuji Temple
Nagoya and Yamaguchi are well-known for the traditional Japanese sweet called uiro, but some believe the chewy steamed cakes originated in Hakata. This is because of a stone monum...
