Now Reports

May 2016 Fukuoka Now

Summer is on the horizon - in Fukuoka, this means lots of outdoor events and festivals! The biggest is Dontaku: a two-day extravaganza of parades and...

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• #Fukuoka Prefecture

Wheeled Cart Stalls: A Nishijin Fixture

Nishijin, the western hub of Fukuoka, bustles with students who commute to nearby high schools and colleges and is known for its retro shopping street. One of the biggest attractio...

• #Art & Culture
• #Fukuoka Topics
• #Fukuoka Prefecture

Budo-en

Budo-en is one of a growing number of restaurants to take advantage of Fukuoka's proximity to fresh produce. Its philosophy is simple: build trust with producers and promote local ...

• #Food & Drink
• #Web
• #Yakiniku
• #Fukuoka City
• #Hakata-ku

Now Trending – May 2016

The latest trends for locals...and visitors too!

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• #Fukuoka Prefecture

This Month in Fukuoka – May 2016

Welcome to Fukuoka Now! Since 1998 our team of local experts have been introducing the best of Fukuoka to the world. Enjoy!

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Hard Rock Cafe Rocks New Hakata Venue – Pre-Opening Report

Today is Hard Rock Cafe Fukuoka’s sweet sixteenth! After 16 years of rocking out at Hawks Town Mall, the restaurant and bar has moved to the new JRJP Hakata Building, conveniently ...

• #Food & Drink
• #Hakata

Secret Witches Exhibition Report

For the next month, Fukuoka City Museum is playing host to the travelling “Secret Witches Exhibition,” which is continuing its tour of Japan. This exciting and extremely well-prese...

• #Events
• #Momochi / Nishijin

Kitte Hakata Pre-Opening Report

Fukuoka Now attended a pre-opening event at Fukuoka’s newest shopping complex, Kitte Hakata, which opens to the public on Apr. 21. The 14-story complex will be home to 131 shops, i...

• #Business
• #Hakata