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Jan 28, 2014 Now Reports
Test Your Knowledge of Fukuoka
If you think you know Fukuoka, then you can try taking the Fukuoka Kentei (Fukuoka Proficiency Test) that starts in March 2014. The aim of the test is to deepen affection for Fukuo...
Jan 28, 2014 Local News
City Bulletin February 2014
Selected news topics by Fukuoka Now from Fukuoka’s Shisei Dayori.
Jan 28, 2014 Now Reports
Roro
Hailing from Orlando, Florida, Roro came to Japan in 2009 to challenge himself and breakout from the hiphop scene back home. The producer, rapper and songwriter started performing ...
Jan 28, 2014 Now Reports
The Spirit of Japan
In 1867, a young and talented French army officer by the name of Jules Brunet arrives in Japan as part of a military mission to modernize the Shogun's army. This mission, however, ...
Jan 28, 2014 Event
Shiraito Shuzo Sake Barrel Opening
Taste sake fresh out the barrel! The Shiraito Sake brewery is one of only a few in Japan still brewing with the traditional method of “Hanegi Shibori”. This barrel opening event in...
Jan 28, 2014 Event
28th Fukuoka International Cross Country
Since 1987 this meet has attracted worldwide professional runners. Categories include Junior, Senior, and Junior High. This year’s event joins with the Asia Cross Country, bringing...
Jan 28, 2014 Event
Fukuoka Custom Car Show 2014
Around 400 tuned-up, modified and customized cars and bikes are on display for two days. Aspiring customizers should check out the custom shop display booths and parts shops too. T...
Jan 28, 2014 Event
Rizing Fukuoka Feb. Schedule
Rizing’s first home games for 2014, taking on Osaka Evessa and Kyoto Hannaryz. After losing against the Hannaryz in December, Rizing are ready for a rematch with the homeground adv...
Jan 28, 2014 Event
Setsubun Festival
Popular since the Edo period, this festival involves the scattering of beans to ward off evil. The approach to Kushida Shrine is lined with stalls and Japan’s biggest Otafuku mask ...
Jan 28, 2014 Event
February Grand Kabuki
Hakataza kicks off its 15th year. The matinee features “Gohiiki Kanjincho” with humorous fight scenes and “Ninin Wankyu”, the dance of a man crazy in love, while the evening progra...