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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...

May 1, 2008 Food & Drinks
Farm
A supermarket for the health-conscious on the first floor and simple home-style Japanese lunches on the second. Somewhere between Keyaki-dori and Kegohon-dori, there stands a large...

May 1, 2008 Now Reports
Cecilia Naomi Lipp
For such a young woman, Cecilia has an impressive resumé of working with NPOs, including an internship at a former leprosy colony in Hawaii and work at Amnesty International's offi...

May 1, 2008 Now Reports
Litti’s Avispa – Back to J-1!
We caught up with Avispa Fukuoka manager - and three time world cup finalist - Pierre Littbarski ahead of a crucial J league game to get his thoughts on the 2008-2009 season.

Apr 1, 2008 Gallery
Spring Style Party 2008
We planned for 150, expected about 200, but were thrilled to see over 425 people at Fukuoka Now's Spring Party at "With The Style Fukuoka!" Thanks to everyone who showed up at Wit...