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Itoshima Now! February 2020
Did you know Itoshima is the largest producer of red snapper in Japan? It’s true. So what better dish to try on your next visit than tai chazuke. While available at countless resta...
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Shiro-uo: A Harbinger of Spring
In Fukuoka, a tiny fish called the shiro-uo (or ice goby in English) is considered a harbinger of spring. It measures about 4-5 cm and is transparent. Although it is often mistaken...
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Carlos Ghosn
Carlos Ghosn is gone, but what a powerful man! A regular person like me could never act like that. In this article, I would like to briefly analyze the Carlos Ghosn case and share ...
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January 2020 Fukuoka Now
Boom! We begin the decade with Daizenji Tamataregu Oniyo, the fiery winter festival on the cover. And nothing warms the bellies of locals like a motsunabe hot pot, so try it at Mot...
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Hakata Hariko: Must-have Good Luck Charms for Local Festivals
Hakata Hariko dolls are a local handicraft that dates back to the Edo era. Considered good luck charms, popular characters include tigers. The process of making these dolls has rem...
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Renting a flat or house in Fukuoka
I’ve decided to write a series of posts about renting a flat or house in Fukuoka. I have professional experience handling disputes between landlords and tenants as well as personal...
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December 2019 Fukuoka Now
This month’s cover shows friends digging in grilled oysters against the backdrop of Kishi, Itoshima. They also visited the oyster rafts where they slid a few raw ones down! Now is ...
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Kosoji: Home of the Anakannon
In Minami Ward, Kosoji Temple is home to an old tomb called the Anakannon dating back to the late Kofun era (6th century). The tomb mound measures approximately 20 meters in diamet...
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Christmas Market 2019
These market-style events originated in Germany and are usually held in the weeks leading up to Christmas. The first Fukuoka Christmas Market was held in 2013, and it has continued...
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World AIDS Day 2019 in Fukuoka
There were 940 cases of HIV infection and 377 cases of AIDS reported in 2018 - a combined total of 1,317 cases. For the past 15 years, the number of cases of HIV and AIDS has been ...
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