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Jul 23, 2019 Now Reports
Kakigori Guide – The Best Spots for Shaved Ice in Fukuoka!
In the fierce heat of the Fukuoka sun, kakigori is the most delicious way to cool off. This seasonal treat consists of delicately shaved ice, as fluffy as freshly fallen snow, whic...
Jul 19, 2019 Now Reports
Same-sex Marriage in Japan
According to the Mainichi Shimbun article on July 5, 2019, a same-sex (male) couple filed a notice of marriage with a ward office in Fukuoka City on that same day. The city is expe...
Jul 12, 2019 Now Reports
The Beachfront Mijora – Unique accommodations in Amami
It’s amazing to think you can walk out your front door and be chilling in an island paradise before nine am —without crossing any time zones no less! Our first order of business wa...
Jul 11, 2019 Now Reports
Fukuoka Sunflower Guide 2019
Sunflowers are in bloom in several areas nearby and around Fukuoka City. Fukuoka Now has gathered the details on four wonderful places to view these beauties! Some offer light ups ...
Jul 10, 2019 Now Reports
A Laid Back Trip to Nanzoin Temple
Fukuoka Prefecture is slightly off the tourist track yet it has so many hidden treasures, and Nanzoin Temple (南蔵院) is definitely one of the biggest. In fact, it is said to have the...
Jul 9, 2019 Now Reports
Michelin Guide Fukuoka, Saga & Nagasaki 2019
Today, (July 9, 2019) almost exactly five years since the first-ever Michelin guide for anywhere Michelin Guide 2014 Fukuoka & Saga debuted, an updated book was released, and this ...
Jul 9, 2019 Now Reports
Fukuoka Summer Festival Guide 2019
Summer is the season for local community festivals all over Japan. Some are big, and some are small, but they are an excellent opportunity to meet your neighbors and enjoy Japanese...
Jul 5, 2019 Now Reports
Fukuoka Public Pool Guide 2019
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...
Jul 5, 2019 Now Reports
Fukuoka Fireworks Guide 2019
Summer in Japan isn’t complete without experiencing at least one hanabi taikai (fireworks festival)! To help you enjoy the festivities, we’ve compiled a list of 19 upcoming firewor...
Jul 4, 2019 Now Reports
Hakata Gion Yamakasa Kazariyama Guide 2019
Hakata Gion Yamakasa is now in full swing! Fourteen decorative Yamakasa floats are now set up around the city, heralding in the start of the Hakata Gion Yamakasa, one of the bigges...
