Now Reports

Snapshot! – Au Revoir Kooza

Inside the Fukuoka Big Top in Hakozaki the latest Cirque du Soleil extravaganza, Daihatsu Kooza, entertained more than 10,000 guests over three months, since its launch on Feb. 9. ...

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Snapshot! – Classifieds’ Poster Boy

John Shiomi, long-time Yame, Fukuoka resident from LA, found a job, over 30 friends and a wife all on the Fukuoka Now Classifieds! We had a chat with John before he moved back to t...

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New Bicycle Laws for Fukuoka

On May 1, the Fukuoka Pref. Police will begin enforcement of the revised Road Traffic Laws concerning bicycles. The new laws prohibit three activities: 1. talking on a cell phone w...

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Yahoo! Dome Roof To Open for 1st Time in 4 Years!

The roof of the Yahoo! Japan Dome will open for the first time in four years for today’s game against the Saitama Seibu Lions! The occasion will be marked by a pre-game show: a rep...

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AruAruCity Anime to Open in Kokura

On Apr. 27, leading estate management company, Apamanshop Holdings (Tokyo) will open “AruAruCity” near the north exit of JR Kokura Station in Kitakyushu. The new anime/manga themed...

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Identity Parade

“Where are you from?” A sea of little Japanese faces stare up at me expectantly. I pause for a second to gather my thoughts, whilst the genkier kids start to throw guesses at me: “...

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Yasu eats three kebabs every day!

Meet Yasu! When he’s not working at the kebab shop in Daimyo, he’s working out at the gym.

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Brooklyn Parlor HAKATA – New Open!

Today we attended the press event for Brooklyn Parlor a brand new cafe dining bar located on the ground floor of Hakata Riverain, Fukuoka. The first Brooklyn Parlor, produced by Bl...

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