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A Doctor Between Two Medical Cultures: Dr. Ronald Schlemper on Healthcare in Japan
Sixteen years after Fukuoka Now first profiled him, the Dutch-born physician reflects on 22 years at International Clinic Tojinmachi, his new model of care, and what Japan gets rig...
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From Fukuoka to Kickstarter: JP Villeneuve Launches Seratone Karaoke
JP is the founder and CEO of New Town, and Seratone is the company’s first product, a compact audio device designed to turn speakers you already own into a proper karaoke system.
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Announcing – Voices of Fukuoka (VoF)
Voices of Fukuoka (VoF) is a year-round media and event project highlighting the people—international and Japanese—who are shaping Fukuoka’s future.
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International Startups in Fukuoka — Who’s Building What in 2025
Ten years after Fukuoka became Japan’s first city to offer a Startup Visa, the experiment is still alive—and evolving. Over the years, dozens of founders from...
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What’s Fukuoka City Really Like?
Voices of Fukuoka’s international residents. In previous posts, I've shared information on updates on Fukuoka City's urban planning and support of its citizens' well-being. And we'...
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Interview with New York-based architect Shohei Shigematsu: “What kind of city is Fukuoka?
Fukuoka is currently in the midst of a major urban renewal with redevelopment activity centered on the Tenjin Big Bang project. For this report, we spoke with Shohei Shigematsu, th...
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Interview with MJ Di Rocco / Rising Sun Film Festival 2021
MJ di Rocco is the prime mover behind the Rising Sun Film Festival, scheduled this year for Friday, November 5th through Sunday, the 7th. The Fest is now approaching the lift-off ...
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My Momochi – Nick Martinez, Pitcher for Softbank Hawks
This month we spoke with a newcomer to Fukuoka and Momochi, Nick Martinez. He might be new in town, but he’s already making friends and emerging as a star pitcher for the Softbank ...
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My Momochi – Rie Emoto’s Career Began Here
Rie Emoto, or more affectionately Emorie, is a local personality whose cute smile never fails to light up the living room through the TV. She began modeling when she was in...
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My Momochi – Living in a City Without the Feel of a City
There’s a good chance that many of our readers are aware of this month’s guest, having seen his name around town or even eaten one of his meals. This month we spoke with the man of...
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