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Sento in Fukuoka

Sento are a unique part of Fukuoka and Japanese culture and one of the best ways to fight off the winter chill. Sento are onsen without the fuss: they are easier to get to, cheaper...

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The Surprising Story of Sento

Aonghas Crowe reports on his experience of sento for Fukuoka Now and how over time he converted himself and his sons from shower-lovers to bath lovers through the power of sento

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January 2017 Fukuoka Now

The January issue of Fukuoka Now is out now and is packed with all the usual restaurant reviews, event listings and new spots in town. If you’re starting to feel the winter cold, g...

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Sake Brewery Tours: A Great Way to Stay Warm in Winter

When winter sets in, sake offers a great way to stay warm. When many people think of Kyushu, they think shochu is king, but there are actually many long-standing sake breweries in ...

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This Month in Fukuoka: January 2017

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 January, featuri...

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Recruiting Foreigners to Sing in Japanese at Karaoke Festival

The Fukuoka Shunsetsu Executive Committee is recruiting foreign participants for a Karaoke festival on Jan. 15...

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World AIDS Day Fukuoka 2016

There were 1,006 cases of HIV infection and 428 cases of AIDS reported in 2015 - a combined total of 1,434 cases. For the past 12 years, the number of cases of HIV and AIDS has bee...

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Hakozakigu Shrine Flea Market 2016

This Sunday, the streets surrounding Hakata’s Hakozakigu Shrine saw the arrival of one of Kyushu’s most comprehensive flea markets. These usually quiet alleyways...

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