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Jul 17, 2008 Gallery
Canada Day 2008
July 2008 got off to a rocking start in Fukuoka with the annual Canada Day Party hosted by Fukuoka Now at Sam & Dave, in Tenjin. The party featured a solid and 100% Canadian music ...
Jul 1, 2008 Now Reports
Shudan Yamamise – Expanding Yamakasa’s Appeal
The Shudan Yamamise (Group Festival Float Display), which starts every year at 3:30 pm on July 13, is the only event in which the floats for the Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival are m...
Jul 1, 2008 Gallery
Summer Style Party 2008
After several days of constant rain, the skies cleared, and the our second in a series of parties at With The Style Fukuoka was held on June 27. Live jazz performed on a platform o...
Jul 1, 2008 Now Reports
Samuel Wanjiru
Strolling through Tenjin wearing a polo shirt, jeans and a cap, no one would know that this young man is one of the fastest running humans – ever.
Jul 1, 2008 Food & Drinks
Udon Kimura
Most udon (wheat-based noodle) shops cater to those on the run, looking for fuel for their busy days. The vibe here, however, is much more mellow.
Jun 1, 2008 Now Reports
“Kirei-na” Keyaki-dori
Which is Fukuoka's most beautiful street? If local residents were asked that question, more than half would likely answer Keyaki-dori in Akasaka.
Jun 1, 2008 Now Reports
Japanese Summer Sweets
Summer is almost here and so our search for chill food begins. This month we asked two exchange students from Iceland, Hjördís Birna Hjartardóttir and Fanney Frímannsdóttir to tast...
Jun 1, 2008 Now Reports
Valentina Leila
Valentina is a professional instructor of Arabian dance, and her performances literally light up the room!
May 1, 2008 Now Reports
Kyushu Castle Cruising
Fukuoka Now's Guide to Four Fine Fortresses in Kyushu.
May 1, 2008 Now Reports
Fukuoka Castle – Behind The Walls
Fukuoka residents don’t think twice about it, but there are actually two names for Fukuoka City. The locals don’t seem to make a clear distinction between the names Fukuoka and Hak...