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Nov 22, 2019 Now Reports
Winter Illumination Guide 2019
Every year from November, Fukuoka City transforms into a glimmering night-time spectacle as shops and public spaces display elaborate Christmas lights. Check out Fukuoka Now’s Illu...
Nov 1, 2019 Now Reports
Itoshima Kakigoya – Oyster Hut Guide 2019-2020
The coastline of Itoshima is dotted with small fishing ports. At some of these, you might see 50-meter-long structures similar to those used to grow vegetables and flowers on farml...
Oct 30, 2019 Now Reports
World AIDS Day 2019 in Fukuoka
There were 940 cases of HIV infection and 377 cases of AIDS reported in 2018 - a combined total of 1,317 cases. For the past 15 years, the number of cases of HIV and AIDS has been ...
Oct 30, 2019 Now Reports
Enjoying the Beautiful Fall Foliage at Yusentei Park
With autumn comes the changing leaves, and one of the best places in the city to stroll through the beautiful fall foliage is Yusentei. Yusentei Park features a Japanese garden sit...
Oct 29, 2019 Now Reports
Hoku-hoku Yaki-imo
You know we are in the middle of autumn when you hear calls of ishi yaki-imo (sweet potatoes baked on hot stones) ringing through the streets. That’s the sound of vendors driving ...
Oct 29, 2019 Food & Drinks
Kakuuchi Fukutaro
Long-time mentaiko maker Fukutaro has opened a kaku-uchi (standing bar) in Tenjin. Inside the spacious bar, you can stand at the bar counter or high tables, but there is also izaka...
Oct 29, 2019 Now Reports
Yanagawa SUP Adventure
Just 60 minutes by car from Fukuoka lies Yanagawa, a former castle town famous for its 930 km of moats and waterways, and often referred to as the Venice of Japan. By far the most ...
Oct 29, 2019 Food & Drinks
Mutsukado Cafe
Mutsukado, a popular bakery in Yakuin specializing in loaves of plain bread, has opened a cafe in Amu Plaza. You can enjoy the soft, fluffy bread...
