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Nov 27, 2015 Now Reports
AIDS Day 2015 in Fukuoka
There were 1,091 cases of HIV infection and 455 cases of AIDS reported for the year 2014 - a combined total of 1,546 cases. For the past 11 years, the number of cases of HIV and AI...
Nov 27, 2015 Now Reports
Now Eats & Drinks
We discovered three great places recently: a killer spot for a full breakfast, a specialty coffee shop and cafe, and a new craft beer bar in Tenjin. Check them out! In Fukuoka, fin...
Nov 27, 2015 Event
Made in Hita Market in Tenjin
Tenjin Chuo Park will be welcoming approximately 50 companies from Hita, Oita prefecture this weekend to exhibit and sell their products (both to businesses and the general public)...
Nov 26, 2015 Event
Miffy Celebrates 60th Anniversary in Fukuoka Mitsukoshi
Miffy is celebrating her 60th birthday - what a young-looking elderbun (older rabbit)! Come see how the world’s most famous rabbit has evolved over the years, starting from her fir...
Nov 26, 2015 Event
Snake Skin Distributed as Lucky Charm at Fukuoka Zoo
The end-of-year “jumbo lottery” tickets went on sale on Nov. 25, and Fukuoka City Zoo is distributing a very special good luck charm: shed snake skin from an albino Burmese python....
Nov 25, 2015 Now Reports
Kyushu Rainbow Pride Report 2015: LGBT Parade
On Nov. 22, over 5,000 people attended Kyushu Rainbow Pride at Reisen Park, with 300 marching in Kyushu’s second ever LGBT+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and unspecified) pa...
Nov 25, 2015 Event
Nagahama Fish Market Tuna Auction
On the second Saturday of every month, this fish market (commonly referred to as “Fukuoka’s Kitchen”) opens to the public. The 40 stalls sell...
Nov 25, 2015 Event
Atago Shrine Fire Festival
This annual festival invites visitors to purify their bodies and ward off misfortune by completing a special ritual: write your wish...
Nov 25, 2015 Event
DJ Land White Party – Beats Episode 3
DJ Land’s third party is about to hit Itoshima! The theme: white. Dress in stylish white attire and party in DJ Land’s luxurious beachside venue. Guests can enjoy all you can drink...
Nov 25, 2015 Event
Hakata Odori
The 25th Hakata Odori is the perfect opportunity to experience the culture of Hakata. 18 geisha perform on Hakataza’s huge stage...