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Sep 1, 2008 Now Reports
Farm Fresh
On the following pages we introduce six orchards, each specializing in a different variety of fruit. All of these orchards are open to the public for a "pick-your-own" service.

Sep 1, 2008 Now Reports
Background on Fukuoka’s Asian Month
Residents of Fukuoka understand just how close we are to other Asian cities. Travelers from Fukuoka can fly to Shanghai in roughly the same amount of time it takes to Tokyo, and Se...

Aug 1, 2008 Now Reports
Sean Michael Wilson
As a young boy, Sean loved to read comics, and by the age of twelve he decided to become a comic book writer. Sean now lives in Kumamoto where he is currently working on his twelft...

Aug 1, 2008 Gallery
Isla de Salsa 2008
The annual two-day outdoor "Borderless music festival" celebrating world music moved to a new venue near Momochi Beach this year. Saturday was a smashing success as a crowd of 2,50...

Aug 1, 2008 Now Reports
Asian Tourists Present Opportunities and Challenges
Overseas tourists are visiting Fukuoka in increasing numbers every year. Fukuoka Airport now has 17 regularly scheduled international routes with 316 flights a week.

Aug 1, 2008 Food & Drinks
Nihao!
A popular Ropponmatsu-based Chinese restaurant for more than 20 years, Nihao is run by a father and son-in-law duo hailing from Beijing. Featuring a wide selection of dishes, inclu...

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.