Fukuoka Now

Dec 6, 2013

Atago Shrine Fire Festival 2013 – Report

Thursday Dec. 5, Atago Shrine in Fukuoka’s Nishi-ku let off a billowing cloud of smoke as part of proceedings of its annual Fire Festival. The Shinto festival invites visitors to p...

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Dec 2, 2013

“HAFU” Survey Results

Dec. 15, feature-length HD documentary ﬁlm, “Hafu – the mixed-race experience in Japan” will have its Kyushu premier screening at KBC Cinema in Tenjin. The 87-min. long film follow...

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Nov 27, 2013

Papio Ice Arena

So you didn’t qualify for the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating in Fukuoka? No worries! Head to Fukuoka’s year-round skating rink Papio Ice Arena to practice and have fun on the ice...

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Nov 13, 2013

Daimyo Art Action Report

Daimyo Art Action is a collection of eight original commissioned murals that brighten up Fukuoka’s Daimyo district. The project is an initiative of the Junior Chamber International...

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Nov 5, 2013

Ichiran to Open Yatai-style Shop – Pre-Open Report!

Ichiran, the tonkotsu ramen chain known for its individual booths, will open its first open “yatai-style” restaurant on the first floor of its headquarters in Nakasu, Fukuoka City....

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Nov 5, 2013

‘Art Brut Japonais’ at Fukuoka Art Museum Report

Report by Katie Forster for Fukuoka Now. Marie Suzuki’s abstract bodily depictions, an oozing mass of breasts, sharp objects and genitals, greet all unassuming visitors to the ‘Art...

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Oct 25, 2013

A zest of zeal.

I am lucky enough to have experienced life in several different countries, yet after having lived in Japan for many years, I must say that the Japanese attitude towards work is, on...