Now Reports

Kyushu Basho 2016 – Fukuoka Sumo!

For two weeks in November, Fukuoka will transform into the home of sumo. The streets of the city will be made more exciting by the odd glimpse of the rikishi (wrestlers), their hul...

• #Others
• #Hakata

Kurume Kasuri Tour by Fukuoka Now

Fukuoka Now is pleased to announce this very special tour to see one of Kurume's finest traditional manufacturing processes: Kurume Kasuri. This full-day tour includes a delicious ...

• #Art & Culture
• #Kurume

Photo Report: Food EXPO Kyushu 2016

Coinciding perfectly with the long weekend is Food EXPO Kyushu, a celebration of food from across Kyushu. Seventy shops, restaurants and drinking establishments have set up stalls ...

• #Food & Drink
• #Tenjin

MenTuna – Fukuya’s Latest Tasty Treat

After hearing that Fukuya had just sold two million cans of its latest product MenTuna, we went over to Fukuya’s main shop in Nakasu to check out what all the fuss was about....

• #Food & Drink
• #Fukuoka City

Oct 2016 Fukuoka Now

October marks the start of Autumn proper and one of the most pleasant seasons in Fukuoka. The significance of the changing season isn’t lost to the Japanese and, throughout Autumn,...

• #Others
• #Fukuoka Prefecture

Hakata Trivia

Hakata is full of hidden (and not so hidden) gems. Many remain unnoticed by the casual observer, but play a crucial role in telling the tale of the city’s culture & history. Delve ...

• #Others
• #Hakata

This Month in Fukuoka – October 2016

Welcome to Fukuoka Now! Since 1998 our team of local experts have been introducing the best of Fukuoka to the world. Here are our This Month picks for the month of October featurin...

• #Art & Culture
• #Fukuoka Prefecture

Udon Biyori

Chie Yarimizu wanted to run a restaurant where she could see people go about their daily life, so the residential location near the Baikoen Greenway was perfect for Udon Biyori. Or...

• #Food & Drink
• #Guide
• #Noodles
• #Chuo-ku
• #Fukuoka City