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AIDS Day 2014 in Fukuoka

There were 1,106 cases of HIV infection and 484 cases of AIDS reported in Japan for the year 2013, for a combined total of 1,590 cases. For the past ten years, the number of cases ...

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Somewhere over the Rainbow: A Parade is Born

Fukuoka is a city that prides itself on firsts and here at Fukuoka Now we delight in being able to report on these. This November, then, will play host to the Rainbow Parade, Fukuo...

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Kyushu Moto Guzzi & Magni Rally 2014

Here we go again – the Kyushu Moto Guzzi & Magni Rally for 2014 is slated for Sunday, Oct. 19 – and at a new venue in Kuju, Oita Prefecture. We’ve reserved the a wi...

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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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