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Jan 1, 2012 Now Reports
New Year’s and the Traditional Flavors of Hakata
Many Japanese return to their hometowns for the holidays, and most of them use the opportunity to savor local cooking again while they’re home. One typical New Year’s dish is zoni,...
Jan 1, 2012 Now Reports
ELLE CAFÉ with Diane Lewthwaite
This month’s guest, Diane Lewthwaite, came to Fukuoka in August 2011 to become the Head of School of Fukuoka International School.
Dec 20, 2011 Now Reports
Monkey masks on the front door—an old Hakata tradition
The quiet and secluded Sarutahiko Shinto shrine stands in front of the Fujisaki Bus Terminal in Fukuoka City’s Sawara Ward. It’s usually empty of parishioners or visitors, but on a...
Dec 1, 2011 Food & Drinks
Frisco Burger
Burger restaurants have a tendency to be either cheap fast food joints or gourmet places that unnecessarily mess with a classic formula for the sake of originality. Frisco Burger, ...
Dec 1, 2011 Local News
City Bulletin Dec. 2011
Selected news topics by Fukuoka Now from Fukuoka's Shisei Dayori. This month: Kego Park’s iceless skating rink, winter power conservation and more...
Dec 1, 2011 Now Reports
ELLE CAFÉ with Sana Mohamed Ali
If you’re thinking about revamping your home, drop by ELLE CAFÉ for some inspiration; they currently have an exquisite range of home furnishings on offer.
Dec 1, 2011 Now Reports
This Compact City is a Shopping Heaven
The opportunities for gift-giving will increase with Christmas and New Year’s approaching. Happily, several new shopping spots perfect for gift selection have opened their doors in...
Dec 1, 2011 Food & Drinks
Hakata Hanamidori Tenjin
Hakata is well-known for its many local delicacies such as Hakata ramen noodles and motsunabe. Mizutaki (chicken broth hotpot) is another, which has been popular since way back in ...
Nov 22, 2011 Gallery
Gaikokujin Star Tanjo 2011
A night of entertainment! Fukuoka Now’s second annual foreign talent contest, Gaikokujin Star Tanjo, was held on Nov. 22 at JR Kyushu Hall. 767 guests enjoyed conversation, food, d...
Nov 22, 2011 Gallery
Photo Booth! Gaikokujin Star Tanjo 2011
Here are snapshots of some of the guest who attended Gaikokujin Star Tanjo on Nov. 22, 2011.
