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Jul 30, 2021 Now Reports
Yoshizuka: Take a Stroll through Little Asia
Just a short walk from JR Yoshizuka Station, the Yoshizuka Shopping Street was reopened as the Yoshizuka Little Asia Market at the end of 2020. With restaurants and food stores ser...
Jul 19, 2021 Now Reports
Wolfgang’s Fukuoka – BBQ at The Bar
You already know the fabulous steaks and classic American dishes that make Wolfgang’s Steakhouse so special, but did you know you can drop in for a casual burger or steak with cock...
Jul 7, 2021 Now Reports
Answers to Reader’s Questions
I received several questions and requests from readers. Although they are out of my specialty, I’ll share my general knowledge and insights here. However, I advise you to consult a...
Jul 1, 2021 Now Reports
Art and Culture You Can Enjoy at Home
Due to the pandemic, several public facilities, including museums, art museums and libraries, have started offering services you can enjoy from the comfort of your own home. Althou...
Jul 1, 2021 Now Reports
Hakata Gion Yamakasa Kazariyama Guide 2021
Hakata Gion Yamakasa is a traditional festival in Fukuoka with a history of more than 770 years, held from July 1 to 15 every year, and the most popular early summer event. This ye...
Jun 30, 2021 Now Reports
JR Kyushu’s Co-working and Co-learning Space “Q” Opens in Hakata Station
A new co-working space opened in Hakata Station on June 30 on the first basement level of JR Hakata City. The facility boasts 50 co-working seats and 12 co-learning rooms on one si...
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 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...