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New Fukuoka-born app HalalMinds helps Muslims find Halal food in Japan

Muslims visiting or living in Japan can now check whether over half of all Japanese supermarket products are halal with a new app created in Fukuoka. Launched in November 2013, Hal...

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A-Gourmet Daishokurankai – Photo Report

“B-Gourmet” festivals which feature some of Japan’s more simple foods have been the rage in recent years. However the organizers of this event felt that Fukuoka would be better rep...

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Hokkaido Fair in Fukuoka 2014 北海道フェアin福岡 – Photo Report

Are you a fan of Hokkaido foods? Visit the Hokkaido Fair in Fukuoka between May 15~18 at Tenjin Central Park. 180,000 visitors attended last year – and it’s no wonder why! Th...

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Belgian Beer Weekend 2014 – Photo Report

Yesterday afternoon the clouds rose and the rain stopped just in time for the opening of “Belgian Beer Weekend” in front of Fukuoka City Hall. The event might be titled “weekend” b...

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Beer Air 2014 – Up, up and away!

You know summer is just around the corner when Fukuoka’s beer gardens start to open! Fukuoka Now staff were lucky enough to get a taste of summer on Friday (May 9) at the pre-openi...

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Summer Cover Model Wanted!

Fukuoka Now is looking for an female amateur model to pose in summer fashion or swimsuit for the cover our upcoming July issue. This is unpaid but you’ll get to keep all the ...

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Happy Birthday Hippo!

Congratulations to Yasu and his staff today for their first year anniversary! Hippo is a funky little bakery tucked on the side of the Kaoi Surf Shop and cafe/bar along the beach i...

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Honorary Consul for Canada in Fukuoka

On November 19, 2013 Michisada Kamata was appointed as Canada’s Honorary Consul in Fukuoka, and the Consulate headed by an Honorary Consul was opened on the 3rd floor of the Denki ...

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