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Oct 1, 2006 Now Reports
Eugene Wanyama
The stars must have been aligned perfectly as Eugene graduated from Asia-Pacific University in Oita, because at the same time, his future employer wanted to beef up its marketing t...

Sep 1, 2006 Now Reports
Budo
Budo (martial arts) means different things to different people. Originally, they were used simply to improve a person's ability to defend themselves, and ultimately, to injure anot...

Sep 1, 2006 Now Reports
Leslie Bellack
He's been running for over 20 years and has participated in over 200 races including the Boston, Toronto, and Detroit marathons. Prior to coming to Fukuoka, Leslie worked as a prof...

Sep 1, 2006 Now Reports
Speak American, Dammit!
Every non-American English teacher in Fukuoka has heard this dreaded phrase at least once... by Jessica Marie Frey

Aug 1, 2006 Now Reports
You Don’t Say?!
If you live in Japan but don't speak Japanese, then you're the one who's been causing me all these problems. Let me explain: every time I go into a McDonalds, they flip the menu ov...

Aug 1, 2006 Now Reports
Hyder md. Zulfiqur
Mention Bangladesh and many of us think of an impoverished land filled with volunteers. According to Hyder, who first came to Fukuoka seven years ago as an exchange student, the fi...

Jul 1, 2006 Now Reports
Temple Trek
Japan's temples and shrines are must see attractions. Kyoto, Nara, and Kamakura are such well known spots, we often forget the treasures right here in Fukuoka.

Jul 1, 2006 Now Reports
Soak up the Sun
It's the age-old question, literally, and it's happened to all of us at least a few times. by Courtney Brigham

Jul 1, 2006 Now Reports
Jeff Robins
With his curiosity peaked by James Clavell's novel Shogun, Jeff first came to Japan in the 1970s to pursue an interest in aikido. Since then he's built a career around manufacturin...

Jun 1, 2006 Now Reports
Sheena Purcell
Sheena, like many, teaches English in Japan. But in her spare time, she creates something very unique - personal, customized, artistic jewellery. After studying jewellery design at...