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Jun 5, 2019Now Reports
Sakamoto Hachimangu: Birth of Reiwa in Fukuoka
For those of you who haven’t been living under a rock (and maybe those of you who have been!) you’ve probably heard of the recent abdication of Emperor Akihito and the change of er...
May 29, 2019Now Reports
Itoshima Now! June 2019
The only hint of what awaits inside is a large and precariously hung grape vine. This stark white building, without any signboards, is where Toyochika Kawakubo's father once ran a ...
May 29, 2019Now Reports
One Pass, Unlimited Opportunities
I’m Julie, and as an avid traveler and explorer I've seen lots of Fukuoka, but I still have a long list of sights to see! Thanks to the Fukuoka City Tourist Pass, my friend Louis a...
Apr 26, 2019Now Reports
Biotop Fukuoka Opens Today
Fukuoka Now staff attended a pre-open event for BIOTOP’s newest location, yes, here in Fukuoka! The unique facility features mens & womens apparel, lifestyle goods, a botanical sho...
Apr 25, 2019Now Reports
Itoshima Now! May 2019
Enjoying the variety of ceramics made and used here is a highlight of living in Kyushu. But have you ever seen how earthenware is made? Or wanted to try making something by yoursel...
Mar 27, 2019Now Reports
Itoshima Now! April 2019
The town of Keya is awesome in many ways. It’s got sandy beaches, some of the best surf points, fresh seafood restaurants, a golf course, and it’s home to many talented craftspeopl...
Mar 18, 2019Now Reports
Exploring and Experiencing Matsuura, Nagasaki
Early on Saturday morning, I embarked on my adventure to Matsuura, a city bordered on three sides by mountains and the Genkai Sea on the fourth. It's about 70 km from Fukuoka, just...
Feb 27, 2019Now Reports
Itoshima Now! March 2019
Japanese “power spot” (spiritual place) fans are buzzing about an enormous boulder in Itoshima! The stone, Shinseki, is located inside a bamboo forest about five minutes on foot be...
Feb 27, 2019Now Reports
Fukuoka Tower Turns 30
On Feb. 1, Fukuoka Tower reopened after a major renovation. The observation deck, which affords a 360-degree panorama of the city, mountains and ocean now features virtual reality ...
Dec 20, 2018Now Reports
Itoshima Now! January 2019
A view of the ocean, a tasty sandwich, and a cup of coffee. It’s the simple things in life that matter. Five years ago Hiroshi Nagahama moved his family and bread shop (Sana Bakery...