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Strolling through the Nanohana on Nokonoshima

Just a 10-minute trip from the ferry port in Meinohama sits Nokonoshima. Many people like to visit this island, which is considered part of Nishi Ward, to get out of the city and e...

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Aru Ressha – Riding on the Kyushu Sweet Train

Perhaps you’ve heard about JR Kyushu’s luxury sleeper train, Seven Stars in Kyushu? It sounds like a once-in-a-lifetime gorgeous trip but with with fares beginning at ¥300,000 for ...

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Kurume Kasuri Tour Report

A long, decorative piece of textile is hanging from a bamboo rail. Stepping closer, you see that the patterns against the blue background are, in fact, blurred and hologram-like. Y...

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February 2018 Fukuoka Now

February feels like the coldest month of the year, but it’s also the best month to pick and enjoy strawberries – and yes – we have a guide to some of the best spots near Fukuoka! W...

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Dekimachi Park: Birthplace of the Kyushu Railway

Situated amid a cluster of tall office buildings about five minutes’ walk from Hakata Station, Dekimachi Park is one of...

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Chikugo Now! Tour Jan. 2018 – Berries, Shrines, Wines and Frogs?

Following our first peak into the Chikugo area back in November, round two of the popular tour showcased a new range of attractions in the south-central of Fukuoka Prefecture. With...

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Chocolate Festival: Salon du Chocolat 2018 – Report

The Salon du Chocolat 2018 opens today, Jan. 25 in Iwataya, but Fukuoka Now attended a pre-open event on the 24th. Check out our photos taken at the event. Prepare to drool!

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January 2018 Fukuoka Now

This month’s issue is special in more ways than one. For one, there’s an extra four pages of contents, it’s the last of the year, and it marks the beginning of Fukuoka Now’s 20th y...

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