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Nov 9, 2018Now Reports
World’s First Harry Potter Cafe Opens in Fukuoka
A Harry Potter-themed cafe opens today (November 9) in Hakata and Shinjuku. The Taito Corporation have partnered up with Warner Bros. Japan to establish “Harry Potter & Fantastic B...
Oct 30, 2018Now Reports
Hakata Old Town Light Up Walk & Mermaid Bones
It’s back! Once a year for just a few days, several temples, shrines and other historic places in the Hakata area are beautifully illuminated, including a few spots not usually ope...
Sep 20, 2018Now Reports
Hakata Akihaku Guide 2018
The Hakata area comes alive in fall, with the Hakata Akihaku (Autumn Festa), a series of colorful events and festivals from October to November, some of which have been running for...
Aug 18, 2018Now Reports
Bon Odori Dance Event in Hakata / はかた夏祭り- REPORT
A special Bon Odori dance event is taking place this weekend JR Hakata Ekimae Hiroba outside JR Hakata Station. The Hakata Summer Festival is a chance learn and participate in a gr...
Jan 30, 2018Now Reports
Dekimachi Park: Birthplace of the Kyushu Railway
Situated amid a cluster of tall office buildings about five minutes’ walk from Hakata Station, Dekimachi Park is one of...
Nov 9, 2017Now Reports
Hokkaido Winter Foods – at Hakata Hankyu Now!
It’s sometimes said that opposites attract, and that seems to be case for Kyushu and Hokkaido. The “Hokkaido Winter Food Exhibit” began yesterday and runs until Tuesday, Nov. 14, s...
Oct 26, 2017Now Reports
Interview: Mr Vincent Gadaud, Executive Chef, ANA Crowne Plaza Fukuoka
Fukuoka Now sat down with Vincent Gadaud, the new Executive Chef at the ANA Crowne Plaza Fukuoka to learn more about his past and his plans for the restaurants and cafes inside the...
Sep 15, 2017Now Reports
Marvel Age of Heroes Report
From Marvel Comic’s humble beginnings (even with mentions of their rivalry to D.C. Comics!) up to their current, widespread popularity and influence in modern art, the Marvel Age o...
Jul 27, 2017Now Reports
The Ship – Irish Pub Opens in Gion-machi, Hakata
Opened on July 28 is The Ship, an authentic Irish pub with a Victorian style planned by no less than a Guinness Beer-certified designer. Owner and yachtsman Hosaka thought of openi...
Feb 21, 2017Now Reports
Michael Hall
Michael Hall is one of Fukuoka’s long time residents, moving to the city some 35 years ago. Over the last few years he has funnelled his passion for agriculture into the the explor...
