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Mar 1, 2007 Now Reports
Nupur Tewari
As a member of an Indian family that values traditional music and dance, Nupur discovered the joy of dancing at a young age, and it remained her passion ever since. Growing up, she...

Mar 1, 2007 Now Reports
Getting Up For Election!
I was happy to see the January election of comedian Sonomanma Higashi as the new governor of Miyazaki... by P. Sean Bramble

Mar 1, 2007 Now Reports
Opening the Sake Cellars
To tell you the truth, I'm not a big fan of brewed alcohol, despite the fact that I have trained myself to enjoy the odd glass of wine. I prefer distilled drinks, but I'll take thi...

Feb 1, 2007 Now Reports
Plum Blossom Viewing is En Vogue!
Dazaifu Tenmangu is widely known as the perfect place for students to pray for success in exams, but did you know that it is also famous for a legendary plum blossom called tobiume...

Feb 1, 2007 Now Reports
Good Cop, Bored Cop
One of the great advantages of life in Japan is the safety we come to take for granted... by Max

Feb 1, 2007 Now Reports
Tenryo Hita Doll Festival
The Tenryo area of Hita - where culture and tradition survive in a historical setting. Welcome to the colorful world of hina dolls.

Feb 1, 2007 Now Reports
Claudio Ferniani
In Italy, his family operates a fashion business, so despite an eduction in ceramics and art, it's no big surprise to see Claudio running his own shop here inside Fukuoka's most pr...

Jan 1, 2007 Now Reports
Shayne Bowden
Shayne is an English teacher living and working in Fukuoka, but his passion is art. Despite studying film at university, Shayne has gravitated toward audio art since arriving in Ja...

Jan 1, 2007 Food & Drinks
Ikeda-ya
Picture a two-story renovated Japanese house nestled down a narrow lane in Daimyo with no signs to mark it and only your trusty Fukuoka Now map to show you the way.

Jan 1, 2007 Now Reports
Romance of the Lantern Festival
Lying on the old Buzen road, the streets of Yamaga retain much of their appearance from days gone by. This town, also famous for its onsen, is enveloped in a magical aura by the li...