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Dec 20, 2017 Now Reports
January 2018 Fukuoka Now
This month’s issue is special in more ways than one. For one, there’s an extra four pages of contents, it’s the last of the year, and it marks the beginning of Fukuoka Now’s 20th y...
Dec 20, 2017 Local News
Fukuoka City Applies to Host G20 Summit in 2019
Fukuoka City submitted its application to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to host the G20 Summit in 2019, which will be the first ever to be held in Japan. Fukuoka aims to...
Dec 20, 2017 Event
Kurume Kasuri Discovery Tour 2018
Join us for a special tour behind the scenes at Kurume kasuri artisan workshops. We’ll see traditional natural dyeing...
Dec 20, 2017 Now Reports
Hatsu-koshin and Monkey Masks: An Interesting Combination of Old Beliefs
When you stroll around Fukuoka, you may notice some houses with monkey masks hanging over the entrance. These simple unglazed masks may have...
Dec 20, 2017 Now Reports
Fukuoka’s Comfort Curator – U-houseing
This month, John (USA) reports on a furniture shop in Fukuoka that promises to make your life here more comfortable. It’s also a great place to find some made-in-Japan, useful souv...
Dec 20, 2017 Now Reports
Rooftop Oyster Barbecue in Tenjin – Isogai Menchanko no Kakigoya
Many foodies want to try creamy Itoshima oysters at their freshest, but getting out to the oyster huts of Itoshima without a car can be difficult. That’s one of the reasons that Is...
Dec 20, 2017 Food & Drinks
Mashica
Mashica, a popular izakaya-style wine bar from Osaka, has chosen Fukuoka for its second shop, and is located just off of Shoninbashi-dori. The sommelier owner, Masakazu Imao, curat...
Dec 20, 2017 Food & Drinks
Akasaka Sabo
On Dec. 1, a chic Japanese cafe opened on the first floor of a new condo tower next to Akasaka Station on Meiji-dori Ave. Step into the cozy modern interior to enjoy hand drip coff...
Dec 20, 2017 Food & Drinks
Aputec Cafe + Flego
Since 2011, Italian-born Silvio and Fukuokan Ai have been growing Italian vegetables in Fukutsu that they sell to restaurants all over Japan. But now they’ve opened their very own....
Dec 20, 2017 Local News
Startup Visa for Foreign Nationals Extended to 1 Year and Nationwide
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Justice have announced plans to adopt the Startup Visa, a new visa category aimed at...