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Two Theater Reviews: We’re Gonna Go Dancing /Aoi tori Aoi Tori Aoi …
Mary-Rose Shand and Matt Perkins come from the UK, currently studying Japanese at the Japan University of Economics in Fukuoka. Recently the pair have attended a handful of interes...
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Interview with Erica Yamada, Space GIGA theatre troupe
Interview with Erica Yamada, director of Space GIGA theatre troupe ‘Every Person is Giant’: Japanese Small Theatre by Matt Perkins Erica Yamada sees herself as part of group of art...
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March 2013 Fukuoka Now Magazine
Sakura season is almost here - and Fukuoka Now is helping you prepare. Inside the mag there's a Hanami Beginner's Guide, and online we've put together an extensive guide including ...
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Sofukuji Temple—Final Resting Place of the Kuroda Clan
NHK has announced it will air “Gunshi Kanbei” (Kanbei, the Strategist), a serial drama depicting Kanbei Kuroda, the founding father of Fukuoka, next year. Kanbei (aka Yoshitaka) wa...
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Kumamon Makes Appearance at Japan Halal Expo in Fukuoka
This afternoon, Fukuoka Now reported on Japan’s first ever Halal Expo held inside ACROS Fukuoka, Tenjin. The event featured displays of Japanese Halal foods including ramen, ...
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Interview with Yoshiko Swain, Fukuoka Dance Fringe Festival
Yoshiko Swain, Fukuoka Dance Fringe Festival Artistic Director Interview by Matt Perkins Yoshiko Swain directs several dance festivals in Fukuoka including the upcoming Fukuoka Dan...
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February 2013 Fukuoka Now Magazine
Inside the Feb. issue of Fukuoka Now, we investigate Fukuoka City's new cute community "Kawaii-ku" and find out that Kawaii means business! We check out the coffee at Espresso Stan...
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Kawaii means Business!
Kawaii means Business Report by Mary-Rose Shand Last August, Fukuoka City’s local government established a virtual eighth ward for the city, named “Kawaii-ku”. Using Fukuoka’s “abu...
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Setsubun—Heralding the Coming of Spring
Celebrated throughout Japan on Feb. 3, Setsubun is the day when people throw beans and chant "Out with the devil! In with luck!" to drive bad luck out of their homes. Fukuoka is fa...
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January 2013 Fukuoka Now Magazine
Entertaining and informing foreigners since 1998, Fukuoka Now celebrates its 15th year in 2013. In the first issue of the new year, we warm up with a cuppa green tea, learn about h...
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