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Asia’s First Rugby World Cup
This September and October, Fukuoka and several other cities in Japan will play host to the 2019 Rugby World Cup. The world cup, which is held once every four years, pits the top t...
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Can foreigners buy property in Japan?
The answer to the question is yes. Foreigners, regardless of their nationality and visa status, can buy property in Japan. There is no restriction and no additional tax, which can ...
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August 2019 Fukuoka Now
Have you experienced a Japanese summer festival? In this issue, we introduce several. Featured on the cover is the Gokoku Shrine Mitama Matsuri, and there are others throughout the...
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Tachibanayama: A Great Hike for Beginners
Tachibanayama is a mountain 367 m high, located on the border between Higashi Ward and the towns of Shingu and Hisayama. It may not be a very tall mountain, but because it is locat...
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Same-sex Marriage in Japan
According to the Mainichi Shimbun article on July 5, 2019, a same-sex (male) couple filed a notice of marriage with a ward office in Fukuoka City on that same day. The city is expe...
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Japanese Law – Topics For Foreigners Living in Japan
If you’re a foreigner living in Japan, trying to navigate and understand Japanese laws can be quite difficult, even if you speak the language. This series will touch on topics of i...
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July 2019 Fukuoka Now
This issue we dive into summer with an introduction and guide to Fukuoka’s best-known festival, Hakata Gion Yamakasa. Use the map on page 22 to find a good spot to watch the specta...
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The Perfect Season for Seaside Parks
Fukuoka is home to several seaside parks located along Hakata Bay. One of the city's most popular destinations in the summer is Fukuoka City Seaside Park in Momochihama. A man-made...
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Notary in Japan
We have the notary system like many other countries, but ours in Japan is slightly different from other systems, especially those systems used in countries and regions using the En...
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& Sake Fukuoka 2019 – A Delve into Local Craft
Since their introduction to Kyushu in the 16th century, sake and shochu have served as a rich part of Fukuoka’s culinary culture and as one of the prefecture’s premier sake and sho...
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