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May 29, 2019Now Reports
The Man’yōshū in Fukuoka
Reiwa, Japan’s newest era, has just begun and the name which means “beautiful harmony” was derived from a passage in the Man'yōshū, Japan's oldest anthology of lyrical poetry. One ...
May 17, 2019Now Reports
Civil Code Reform: Standard Form Contract
Amendments to the Japan Civil Code (“Amendments”) take effect on April 1, 2020. The Amendments are the largest reforms since it became effective in 1898, including the changes to s...
Apr 26, 2019Now Reports
May 2019 Fukuoka Now
On this month’s cover is the rooftop bar Dreieck Park, an ideal place to enjoy a refreshing drink al fresco before the rainy season. Fukuoka City welcomes the G20 YEA Summit to tow...
Apr 25, 2019Now Reports
Sailor Uniforms and the Maypole Dance
Until not very long ago, almost all Japanese schoolgirls wore sailor fuku, or uniforms modeled after sailor suits. But did you know that these uniforms are thought to have originat...
Apr 19, 2019Now Reports
Can hotels take a photocopy of my ID?
A few weeks ago I received a question from a reader. According to him when non-Japanese check into a hotel in Japan, hotel staff ask to copy their ID. “This is reasonable for a non...
Apr 2, 2019Now Reports
Bridge to the Gods: Tales from Kyushu – Book Review
Andrew Thomson’s new book, Bridge to the Gods: Tales from Kyushu, is a wonderful dive into Kyushu’s history, food, and community. Andrew’s father, Peter Thomson, was a professional...
Mar 28, 2019Now Reports
April 2019 Fukuoka Now
“It’s not the destination, it's the journey.” True, but it's also the food! In this issue, we introduce three new sightseeing trains operating near Fukuoka. What could be better th...
Mar 28, 2019Now Reports
Kunio Maekawa and the Fukuoka Art Museum
The Fukuoka Art Museum reopened on Mar. 21 after extensive renovations lasting two-and-a-half years. Aiming to create a more open facility, a new entrance was built on the Ohori Pa...
Mar 20, 2019Now Reports
Harry Potter Wizarding World Cafe (Fukuoka) – Update
The magic lives on inside Canal City Hakata’s Harry Potter & Fantastic Beasts Wizarding World Cafe! The Cafe has been redecorated with more posters (even one of Grindelwald’s call ...
Mar 15, 2019Now Reports
Nyoirinji Temple: Fukuoka’s Frog Temple
Nestled in a peaceful countryside town, Nyoirinji Temple is my favorite temple in the Fukuoka area, second only to the spectacular Dazaifu Tenmangu. It may be small but Nyoirinji i...
