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Local Ultra Hero “Grass Sider” – Interview

Interview with Grass-Sider, Ultra Local Hero by reporter Joel Dechant for Fukuoka Now In this age of uncertainty, we can all use a little extra peace of mind, especially regarding ...

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Notes from an Overstayer

I wonder why the thought of a gaijin being approachable like everyone else is so... foreign. Maybe it’s because they assume I don’t speak Japanese. Maybe it’s because they assume t...

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Leon Keer – 3D Artist in Tenjin

Leon Keer, from from Utrecht, Netherlands, is an accomplished mural artist, best known for his 3D street art. Leon made his Japanese debut in Fukuoka this April (4/4~8), transformi...

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Bucking the Brand

Like most countries, Japan is filled to bursting point with brands, but here their reign is enforced with a unique and often unsettling vigor. They scream at us from billboards, in...

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Ohanami with Chandon Fukuoka 2013

Ohanami (cherry blossom viewing) season is upon us! Whilst the sakura trees are full of euphoric pink blossoms, there’s no better chance to celebrate the start of spring. The perfe...

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WIN a Free Bungy Jump!

From Mar. 16 to Mar. 31, 2013, Bungy Japan will descend upon the tiny town of Itsuki-Mura to offer everyone the chance to experience world class bungy thrills in a stunning locatio...

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Shhh…we’re on a bus!

Japanese buses are mobile libraries. Of course, there aren’t any shelves of books. But they are ridiculously quiet. Everyone either speaks in hushed tones or not at all. And you da...

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New Open 2/27! Ladurée Les Merveilleuses @ Iwataya, Tenjin

French company Ladurée is renowned across the world for its range of luxury cakes and pastries, specifically its double-decker macarons. The brand is also famous in Japan for its l...

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