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Dec 1, 2017 Now Reports
Yuki Nishimoto, Sumi-e Ink Artist on the Rise
Up-and-coming sumi-e ink painter Yuki Nishimoto is currently holding his first solo exhibition in Fukuoka. Entitled “Ryu no Kiseki” (Miracle of the Dragon), the exhibition will fea...
Nov 28, 2017 Now Reports
December 2017 Fukuoka Now
On this month’s cover we feature the Christmas Market at Hakata Station, which with all of its tasty food and drink booths, is a must-go-to event in Fukuoka. And for a new take on....
Nov 28, 2017 Now Reports
Tama Seseri: Warding off the Year’s Bad Spirits
Every year on Jan. 3, the Tama Seseri festival is held at Hakozakigu Shrine in Higashi Ward. The origin of this festival is unknown, but it is thought to...
Nov 28, 2017 Food & Drinks
Sangatsu no Mizu
Located in Imaizumi, not far from the bustle of Tenjin, is Sangatsu no Mizu, a tiny deli named after the classic bossa nova tune “Waters of March”. Here you can enjoy...
Nov 28, 2017 Food & Drinks
Bar Vita Tenjin
Bar Vita, an Italian-style bar on Kokutai-doro Ave. not far from Nishi-dori Ave., is a perfect stop any time of day or night. It’s open for...
Nov 27, 2017 Now Reports
World AIDS Day 2017 in Fukuoka
There were 1,011 cases of HIV infection and 437 cases of AIDS reported in 2016 - a combined total of 1,448 cases. For the past 13 years...
Nov 27, 2017 Food & Drinks
Roccasha
In Fukuoka, the basic ingredients of motsunabe (tripe hot pot) are simple—beef tripe, cabbage and chives—so the difference lies in...
Nov 21, 2017 Now Reports
Ramen Runway Opens inside Fukuoka Airport
A new runway opened today inside Fukuoka Airport’s domestic terminal - that’s right, inside the building! However, instead of parked planes there are...
Nov 13, 2017 Now Reports
Tokyo Girls Collection in Kitakyushu 2017 – Report
Tokyo Girls Collection - also known as TGC - is a semi-annual fashion show originally held in Tokyo and nearby areas such as Saitama and Yokohama. The show proved so popular that i...