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Sep 1, 2015 Food & Drinks
Imatomi
Soba, or buckwheat noodles, are light but filling, and there are many places where you can enjoy them— from standing counter bars, to udon shops, to refined specialty shops. This m...
Aug 27, 2015 Food & Drinks
Kawaya
Fukuoka is the birthplace of many beloved soul foods, from ramen to motsunabe, but even die-hard locals may not realize that our yakitori is uniquely Fukuokan. What seems normal he...
Aug 26, 2015 Now Reports
Morimoto Nohbutai – A Noh Experience
Fukuoka Now recently attended the trial run of a new Noh experience, one which is designed to help foreigners appreciate this complex art form. The venue was, to our surprise, a ho...
Aug 21, 2015 Event
Ukiyo-e Paintings Exhibition
Ukiyo-e (Edo period woodblock prints and paintings) were at the peak of their popularity in the Edo period (17th-19th centuries), and are popular today for their depictions of beau...
Aug 7, 2015 Event
Kego Bacchus
One little badge can get you an all-you-can-drink pass to 21 different bars in the Kego area. Simply go to any of the shops on the map below and buy a ticket to the event (either i...
Jul 28, 2015 Event
Gokoku Shrine Mitama Matsuri 2015
This festival is for giving thanks to one’s ancestors and fallen soldiers. It is lit by walls of carefully painted lanterns, all 6,000 of which are donated by the worshippers. The ...
Jul 28, 2015 Event
Summer Night Zoo & Botanical Garden 2015
In the hot Kyushu sun, it’s difficult to do anything - for both man and beast. So take advantage of Fukuoka Zoo’s limited run of night openings!...
Jul 24, 2015 Event
53rd Nishinihon Ohori Fireworks Festival
One of Kyushu’s biggest fireworks displays, watched by 450,000 in 2014! The fireworks can be seen from as far away as YAHUOKU! DOME and Fukuoka Tower, but, for a closer look, get y...
Jul 23, 2015 Event
Fukuoka Machi Camp Party
A camping party right in the heart of Fukuoka! In the pretty greenery of Maizuru Park, live bands will be performing blues, jazz and acoustic music, whilst the outdoor cinema will ...
May 27, 2015 Now Reports
Michele Tajiri
“I feel more Japanese than American now!” Michele laughs. Michele has lived in Japan nearly 20 years, and now runs Bliss Clinic with her husband and college sweetheart, Dr. Toyokaz...
