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Jun 26, 2013 Event
Women of Ireland
“Women of Ireland” is an innovative and exciting full stage concert production showcasing the next generation of Ireland’s leading female performers. Five beautiful dancers, includ...
Jun 26, 2013 Event
Fukuoka Asian Film Festival
Now in its 27th year, this annual film festival celebrates independant Asian cinema over two weeks. Works from Japan, Korea, Taiwan and Mongolia are featured in the 14-film selecti...
Jun 26, 2013 Event
Hakata Gion Yamakasa
With over 770 years history, Yamakasa is Fukuoka’s most beloved annual festival. The climax begins at 4:59 on 7/15 when thousands of loincloth-clad men race through the streets car...
Jun 26, 2013 Now Reports
ILC’s Potential for Fukuoka
Fukuoka Now’s Editor-in-Chief, Nick Szasz met with Hiroshi Ogawa, Governor of Fukuoka Prefecture to learn about the bid for the next International Linear Collider (ILC), a cutting-...
Jun 21, 2013 Event
Live Irish Music @ Hakata Harp
Authentic Irish pub "Hakata Harp” welcomes Kumamoto-based eight piece band “Irish Cream” to take the floor this Saturday (6/22). The group is made up of teachers, engineers and oth...
Jun 21, 2013 Event
Katsura Kaishi Rakugo
Rakugo, is a form of Japanese sit-down comedy - a traditional comic storytelling art that has been entertaining the Japanese for over 400 years and is still popular today. Rakugo i...
Jun 18, 2013 Event
Inka Empire Exhibition
The most comprehensive Incan Empire exhibition Japan has seen comes to Fukuoka. The Inca Empire was the largest empire in pre-Columbian America, home to the mysterious site of Mach...
Jun 12, 2013 Event
Isla de Salsa 2013
It’s that time of year again! Stir yourself into the mix of Isla de Salsa, the 17th annual festival that is so packed with talented performers walls cannot contain it! Meet us at S...
Jun 4, 2013 Now Reports
10,000 Fans! & Fukuoka Tower Giveaway!
The Fukuoka Now team is popping a bottle of champagne today to celebrate reaching 10,000 fans on facebook! Thanks to all 10,000 of you for your ongoing support, comments and feedba...
Jun 3, 2013 Event
‘Run Melos!’ – Small Theater in Fukuoka
‘Run Melos’ is based on a short-novel by Osamasu Dazai and is about a young man who stands up for friendship and justice against a tyrant. ‘Run Melos’ will be performed in Minami C...
