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Feb 29, 2016 Now Reports
Mar 2016 Fukuoka Now
Here come the girls! March brings Hina Matsuri, known as Girls’ Day; this holiday is observed throughout the country, but Yanagawa is holding over a month of unique, must-see celeb...
Feb 29, 2016 Food & Drinks
Chinza Takibiya
Don’t be alarmed by the flames—it’s just warayaki, a method of searing food in burning straw that originated in Kochi Prefecture. At Takibiya, fresh bonito are scaled then lightly ...
Feb 29, 2016 Local News
Fukuoka City Bulletin March 2016
Selected news topics by Fukuoka Now from Fukuoka’s Shisei Dayori.
Feb 29, 2016 Now Reports
Tracing Hakata’s History Along Taihaku-dori Ave.
Taihaku-dori Ave. runs for about 2 km from Hakata Station to Hakata Port. With four lanes on either side of the median, it is one of the widest streets in Fukuoka City. Taihaku-dor...
Feb 29, 2016 Now Reports
This Month in Fukuoka – March
Welcome to Fukuoka Now! Since 1998 our team of local experts have been introducing the best of Fukuoka to the world. Enjoy!
Feb 29, 2016 Now Reports
Fun Fukuoka Day Trip Tours
Want to explore Kyushu? Looking to try something new? From March to May, JTB is teaming up with Fukuoka Now to offer three limited-time bus tours. Go alone, or gather a...
Feb 29, 2016 Now Reports
Strawberry Picking and Oyster Hut Day Trip
One chilly February morning, Jess (UK), Sally (Australia) and Grace (UK) were lucky enough to test out JTB’s inaugural Itoshima Strawberry Picking & Oyster Hut Day Trip – a jam-pac...
Feb 28, 2016 Now Reports
Tomato Ramen?
At Fukuoka Now, we’re noodle fanatics - we can’t get enough of soba, udon, champon and - of course - ramen. So as soon as we heard rumors of...
Feb 26, 2016 Event
Ainou – Celtic Music Meets the Art of Noh
Celtic music meets Noh at this one-of-a-kind performance! Takehiro Kunugui, who was Japan’s first fiddler and is still one of its best, plays...
Feb 26, 2016 Event
New Season! Hawks vs. Lions
The Hawks are hoping to win a third consecutive championship this season! For their first...