Fukuoka Prefecture
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Jan 1, 2008 Now Reports
The Urban Landscape of Fukuoka City
Fukuoka City began fulfilling its function as Kyushu’s core city circa 1976. That year marked the start of intense retail competition in the Tenjin area, as the Tenjin Underground ...
Jan 1, 2008 Food & Drinks
Hamburg Onion
With several fast-food chains offering mega-sized beef hamburgers on their menus, it's clear that beef burgers are back! If you fancy a fat paddy but you also want your veggies, co...
Jan 1, 2008 Now Reports
Nicolas Sudre
The green ribbon metal (Chevalier de L'Ordre du Mérite Agricole) on Nicolas's lapel was presented to the 42 year-old Frenchman on Dec. 4 by the government of France, in recognition...
Dec 1, 2007 Now Reports
An Educational Experience…
It's been weeks of panic and anxiety after the crash of eikaiwa-giant Nova, the ekimae ryugyaku, my former employer. Like me, thousands of ex-Nova teachers are now scrambling for j...
Dec 1, 2007 Food & Drinks
Tokyo – Akasaka Shisenhanten
We love speciality shops, and here's one certain to appeal to those who appreciate a big bowl of spicy noodles. Tucked behind the Shisenhanten Szechuan Chinese food deli counter on...
Dec 1, 2007 Now Reports
DJ Richard
DJ Richard's wake-up call to Cross FM listeners and his infectious and vibrant personality make him one of the most popular DJs at the station. Through his avid love of music, Rich...
Dec 1, 2007 Now Reports
Fukuoka’s Fabulous Fish Market
Fukuoka is famous throughout Japan for serving tasty seafood. Equally renowned is the Fukuoka Municipal Fish Market.
Nov 1, 2007 Now Reports
John Neumann
Fukuoka's professional basketball team, "Rizing Fukuoka," debuts this month with Head Coach and former NBA player John Neumann at the helm.
Nov 1, 2007 Food & Drinks
O-mame Cafe
Located in the Lassic Project of Kiyokawa, a former ryokan that was divided into cafes, restaurants and offices, O-mame is a great place for a quiet lunch, coffee, or evening meal.
Nov 1, 2007 Food & Drinks
Menchanko-tei
In the seventies Yonehama-san operated an udon shop. He was also an avid sumo fan and often visited the wrestlers' stables, sharing their staple meal chanko-nabe, a hot-pot of vegg...
