Now Reports

Oct 2016 Fukuoka Now

October marks the start of Autumn proper and one of the most pleasant seasons in Fukuoka. The significance of the changing season isn’t lost to the Japanese and, throughout Autumn,...

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Hakata Trivia

Hakata is full of hidden (and not so hidden) gems. Many remain unnoticed by the casual observer, but play a crucial role in telling the tale of the city’s culture & history. Delve ...

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This Month in Fukuoka – October 2016

Welcome to Fukuoka Now! Since 1998 our team of local experts have been introducing the best of Fukuoka to the world. Here are our This Month picks for the month of October featurin...

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Udon Biyori

Chie Yarimizu wanted to run a restaurant where she could see people go about their daily life, so the residential location near the Baikoen Greenway was perfect for Udon Biyori. Or...

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• #Noodles
• #Chuo-ku
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Cafe Fadie’s – Fukuoka Bank Shop

Located in the courtyard of the Fukuoka Bank building (one of Fukuoka’s most iconic pieces of architecture), Cafe Fadie’s is a special one. Customers pour their own cup from...

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Deli Macherie

This popular deli is run by Sunryon and Hyonsu, an international couple who have spent time in Korea, New York and Beijing. The Takasago shop, their second, opened this July with a...

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Fukuoka to Host the America’s Cup Yacht Race

You may have stayed up late watching the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio this summer, but did you know another world famous sporting event is coming to closer shores this fall?...

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• #Fukuoka Topics
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Kaiboku

At Kaiboku, owner-chef Kenji Okabayashi offers exquisitely crafted Japanese meals with seasonal ingredients. Small appetizers are followed by a second course of assorted fresh sash...

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