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Fukuoka Foodie Flashback 2016

As 2016 comes to a close, Fukuoka Now looks back at some of the many great places we’ve visited...

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The America’s Cup Fukuoka 2016 – In Photos

On the weekend of 19 and 20 Nov 2016, the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series concluded in Fukuoka with two days of high-speed racing that saw Land Rover BAR emerge victorious...

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Riding the America’s Cup Oracle Team USA Chase Boat YANMAR 1

The only thing faster than the America’s Cup racing yachts on Hakata Bay at the moment is THIS boat: the Oracle Team USA Yanmar 1 chase boat. It can skim across the sea at up to 48...

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America’s Cup World Series Fukuoka 2016 – Your Guide

The ninth stage of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series will come to Fukuoka Nov. 18-20 - the first America’s Cup race to be held in Asia...

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Sumo Fan Day 2016

The long standing tradition of the Kyushu Sumo Basho (tournament) is currently taking place in downtown Fukuoka. However, before the awesome power of the rikishi (wrestlers) could ...

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Sumiyoshi Jinja Shrine Dohyo-Iri Sumo Opening Ceremony

Photo by Oscar Boyd for Fukuoka Now At approximately 2pm on Wednesday afternoon, tremors were felt at Sumiyoshi-jinja Shrine. “Jishin? Earthquake?” asked some locals, alarm in thei...

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November 2016 Fukuoka Now

November’s Issue of Fukuoka Now features two monster sporting events. Nov. 18~20, the America’s Cup World Series kicks off in Fukuoka, the first time an America’s Cup race has ever...

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This Month in Fukuoka – November 2016

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 November, featur...

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