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Strawberry Picking and Oyster Hut Day Trip

One chilly February morning, Jess (UK), Sally (Australia) and Grace (UK) were lucky enough to test out JTB’s inaugural Itoshima Strawberry Picking & Oyster Hut Day Trip – a jam-pac...

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Seven More Reasons to Visit Itoshima!

Many readers already know that we LOVE Itoshima and often post reports. But it seems that lately we’ve been too busy enjoying ourselves to actually post our findings. Well, better ...

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1 Day Fukuoka Prefecture Sightseeing Tours

For a limited time only, JTB are offering heavy discounts on two of their most popular tours… Each of the tours: • Runs from one person up. • Includes lunch. • Is accompanied...

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More Details On New Fukuoka – Helsinki Finnair Flight

A press conference was held today (Oct. 23, 2015) at the Grand Hyatt Fukuoka by Finnair for the recently announced non-stop Fukuoka – Helsinki route. In attendance were Fukuo...

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Taking the Suito Train to Yanagawa

Fukuoka Now had the opportunity to join Nishitetsu’s new Suito train on its first ever journey, and to explore the adorable and rustic city of Yanagawa. You don’t have to be ...

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JR Kyushu Student Pass Report – A Gourmet Adventure

Hello there, fellow Fukuoka Now readers. My name is Fabian, and I’m a university student currently studying at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University in Beppu, Oita. It is an honor to...

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Lotus Viewing in Maizuru Park, Fukuoka

The moats of Maizuru Park are at their most beautiful this time of year. The heat that brings on such dread in many residents also has its advantages: it ushers in the lotus season...

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James Bond Skyfall Island – Gunkanjima, Nagasaki

If you have not yet heard of Gunkanjima Island (also known as Hashima Island or Battleship Island) then you have almost certainly seen it. It is the ruined island that was made fam...

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