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Oct 27, 2014 Now Reports
Najima: From Castle Town to Lindbergh Landing Place
In Najima, in Higashi Ward, lies the ruins of a castle of the same name. It was the first place Nagamasa Kuroda called home after moving from Nakatsu in Buzen (now western Oita Pr...

Oct 27, 2014 Local News
Fukuoka City Bulletin November 2014
Selected news topics by Fukuoka Now from Fukuoka’s Shisei Dayori.

Oct 27, 2014 Now Reports
Somewhere over the Rainbow: A Parade is Born
Fukuoka is a city that prides itself on firsts and here at Fukuoka Now we delight in being able to report on these. This November, then, will play host to the Rainbow Parade, Fukuo...

Oct 27, 2014 Food & Drinks
Griglia di Gaetano
Griglia di Gaetano, a sister store to the popular Pizzeria da Gaetano, opened this September. The chic Italian grill has 60 seats, including counter and terrace seating, and a walk...

Oct 27, 2014 Event
FAF Architecture Exposition
A collection of illustrations of fifty acclaimed architectural buildings/structures in Fukuoka are now on display inside a bank in Akasaka. The sites were selected by the FAF (Fuku...

Oct 24, 2014 Event
Color Me Rad
Color Me Rad’s idea is simple: a 5km run, powdered paint, music and crowds of jubilant people. The result: a Jackson Pollock piece on steroids, a heaving mass of color and smiles. ...

Oct 24, 2014 Event
Fukukoi Asia Festival
Since its inception in 2000 this dance festival has had only one aim: your happiness! The two day event features 100 teams of men and women of all ages and different nationalities ...

Oct 24, 2014 Event
Bookuoka 2014
Launched in 2006 as a celebration of the written word, “Bookuoka” includes events such as talks with authors, award ceremonies, and a huge second-hand book fair (Nov. 2). Book them...

Oct 24, 2014 Event
Tea Ceremony to Celebrate the New Tea
Robiraki is a traditional tea ceremony that takes places in November and celebrates the arrival of new tea leaves used for mattcha. This event is ideal for those new to tea ceremon...

Oct 23, 2014 Event
Simone White Live in Fukuoka
Simone White is a solo singer with a voice known simplicity, and it has been used for for many high profile international television commercials. Hoping that many people will be to...