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Feb 28, 2020 Now Reports
Shrines and the Surprising Connections Between Land and Sea
In Japan, shrines hold various festivals throughout the year, but some of them may seem a little peculiar. One example of this is the Shiohi-sai held every year on April 3 at Sumiy...
Feb 28, 2020 Food & Drinks
Coffee House Noda
Since 1966, Noda has been serving coffee made from beans roasted in-house almost daily. Staff in crisp uniforms work deftly behind the stately counter, and a large...
Feb 28, 2020 Food & Drinks
Restaurant Ao
After studying French cuisine, Fukuoka native Hideyuki Kaneda traveled the world and even worked at award-winning Gaggan in Thailand. He trained for five years at Ryugin in Tokyo b...
Feb 27, 2020 Now Reports
Yanagawa Hina Festival 2020
Every year on Mar. 3, the Hina (Doll) Festival is held to pray for the health of young girls. (It is also known as Momo no Sekku, an auspicious date that traditionally marks the co...
Feb 20, 2020 Now Reports
Tachibana Plum Blossom Festival
Plum blossom (ume hana) is considered by many to be their favorite Japanese bloom, just after sakura. Not just for its beauty but also because of its lovely aroma. With plums, Japa...
Feb 14, 2020 Now Reports
Katakana and Roman Characters
I often help international clients set up companies in Fukuoka. Upon incorporation, the name of the director is registered on the companies register. As Roman (or alphabetic) chara...
Feb 7, 2020 Now Reports
The OneFive Villa Fukuoka – A New Riverside Hotel
With simple but attentive service, the focus here is on ensuring guests have a relaxing stay based on a concept the owner calls “Villax Time.” The logo is five interlinked rings...
Jan 29, 2020 Now Reports
February 2020 Fukuoka Now
Lots happening this month in and around Fukuoka! If you enjoy sipping nihonshu then you won’t want to miss the Jojima Sake Festival & Brewery Hopping event on Feb. 15 & 16. All the...
