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Jan 1, 2010 Now Reports
A lot happens on January 7
January 7 is known as Nanokashogatsu, and it has long been the date for the custom of eating the “seven wild herbs of spring” to cure any illness.
Dec 1, 2009 Now Reports
Fukuoka’s Christmas Lighting
The streets of Fukuoka come alive in December with the decorative lighting the city puts up for Christmas. It festoons local commercial facilities and tourist spots, starting with ...
Dec 1, 2009 Now Reports
Welcome to Now Lounge
On October 24, hundreds gathered in the stylish environs of newly-renovated Hotel Il Palazzo for Fukuoka Now’s first Now Lounge event. In this article we take a closer look at this...
Dec 1, 2009 Now Reports
Rolf Knecht
A warm welcome to Rolf, Fukuoka Grand Hyatt's new Executive Chef who, despite his young age, brings not only lots of new energy but also a wealth of experience to the hotel and the...
Nov 1, 2009 Gallery
Halloween In Fukuoka 2009
Fukuoka Now's staff and cameras made it to some of the best Halloween parties in Fukuoka. We started out at Gossip, then The Dark Room, onto Fubar, then Sam & Dave and finally Root...
Nov 1, 2009 Now Reports
Shichi-go-san and Poppo-zen
The shichi-go-san festival takes place on November 15th and honors the Japanese custom of celebrating a child’s growth at the ages of three, five, and seven.
Nov 1, 2009 Now Reports
Stephen Crawford
Although mainly a commercial and portrait photographer, Stephen is interested in documentary-style photography.
Oct 1, 2009 Now Reports
Simon Oxley
That's not just any old bird on Simon's hand, that's the original and world-famous illustration you see on Twitter's home page.
Oct 1, 2009 Now Reports
Fukuoka City Retrospect
Fukuoka City was established on April 1, 1889, which means it is celebrating its 120th anniversary as a municipality this year. The Fukuoka City Museum is now holding an exhibit th...
Sep 1, 2009 Now Reports
Woon Tien Wei
This month FN showcases one of the young Asian artists whose work will soon be appearing in Fukuoka, in celebration of the 4th Fukuoka Asian Art Triennale. Although he hasn't been ...
