Now Reports

Peraboat Fukuoka – Boat Race in Comfort

The Fukuoka Now team is always discovering new things to do in Fukuoka. Recently, Yanina (Germany) and Léo (France) found another “only in Japan” experience: Peraboat Fukuoka. Pera...

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Yakushima Island – A walk into Japan’s past

One of my favourite things about Japan is how fast and easy it is to travel. You can decide to travel anywhere in Japan without having to plan too far ahead. I decided one morning ...

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City To Relax Road Use Rules For Events

As part of the initial wave of measures to make use of Fukuoka’s National Strategic Zone status, road use regulations will be loosened for local community development groups and ot...

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The 5th Fukuoka Asian Art Triennale 2014

First held in 1999, this year marks the fifth edition of the Fukuoka Asian Art Triennale (FT5 for short). The international exhibition is held under a different theme every three y...

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Reporters, Writers, Editors & Photographers in Fukuoka

Over the years dozens if not hundreds of talented people have contributed to our magazine and this website. It just dawned on us that we should post an introduction to some them an...

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CrossFit Hakata – New Open Report!

Yesterday we dropped by CrossFit Hakata, the first and only CrossFit gym in Kyushu. “CrossFit” – what’s that? It’s described as a highly efficient way to build strength and conditi...

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Nagasaki Singer Pens Song Promoting Eating Whale

Nagasaki-based singer Pirolina has released a new song singing the praises of eating whale meat. In the wake of the international Court of Justice’s ruling that Japan’s...

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Fukuoka Canada Day 2014 – Food Preview

Canadian lobster tail, Canadian pork, beef, poutine and pancakes…. yummmmm! Try these Canadian favorites at the Fukuoka Canada Day Party on Sat., June 28 at Tenjin Monolith. ...

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