Now Reports

Hakata Basho Report

At Fukuoka Now’s Nippon Now! party, we held Fukuoka’s first ever sumo suit wrestling tournament! Men and women of all nationalities took part, including Indian, American, Cambodian...

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Hakushu Festival Report 2015

Seventy-seven lantern-adorned boats floating down four kilometers of canals; a whole community coming together with song, dance and festival spirit to honor a homegrown literary le...

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Fukuoka Asian Party Report

It’s time to celebrate Asia! Our fair city is holding the Fukuoka Asian Party, an event dedicated to all the wonders of the continent Japan calls home. Fukuoka Now headed over to C...

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Sumo Wrestling at Hakata Station, Fukuoka

This morning, three Brits, two Americans and a Canadian gathered in front of Hakata Station to practice their sumo techniques for Nippon Now’s Hakata Basho! First up were Adeline (...

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Sunset Live 2015 – Saturday Report

Fukuoka Now’s Jess McHugh attended the Saturday festivities of the three-day spectacular that was Sunset Live 2015. Here’s her report on the awesome sights and sounds of Kyushu’s h...

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Moët & Chandon Yukata Party at Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk 2015 Report

We were lucky enough to attend one of this summer’s last yukata parties, hosted by the delectable Moët & Chandon at the Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk. Taking the uchiwa (folding fan...

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• #Nishi-ku

Attack the Castle – August 2015

Over 70 Japanese-language students and foreign residents braved the fierce August heat to transform into ninjas and join the attack on Fukuoka Castle. The event is designed to teac...

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Isla de Salsa 2015 – Saturday Report

Fukuoka Now’s new Editor and dance enthusiast, Jess McHugh, shook her hips to the international beats of Isla de Salsa yesterday. Here’s her insider’s guide: Salsa, tango, bellydan...

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• #Momochi / Nishijin