Now Reports

Hakata Koma: A Local Toy that Spread Nationwide

Nowadays kids seem to prefer video games, but some of them still enjoy old school activities, like kite-flying or top-spinning, during the New Year’s holiday. As the name implies, ...

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• #Fukuoka Topics
• #Fukuoka Prefecture

Umeyama Teppei Shokudo

Umeyama Teppei Shokudo opened near Tenjin with the aim of providing delicious, locally sourced meals. The menu changes daily since 20 different kinds of fresh fish are procured eve...

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• #Guide
• #Local
• #Chuo-ku
• #Fukuoka City
• #Tenjin

This Month in Fukuoka – December

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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• #Healthy
• #Fukuoka Prefecture

AIDS Day 2015 in Fukuoka

There were 1,091 cases of HIV infection and 455 cases of AIDS reported for the year 2014 - a combined total of 1,546 cases. For the past 11 years, the number of cases of HIV and AI...

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Now Eats & Drinks

We discovered three great places recently: a killer spot for a full breakfast, a specialty coffee shop and cafe, and a new craft beer bar in Tenjin. Check them out! In Fukuoka, fin...

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• #Fukuoka City

Kyushu Rainbow Pride Report 2015: LGBT Parade

On Nov. 22, over 5,000 people attended Kyushu Rainbow Pride at Reisen Park, with 300 marching in Kyushu’s second ever LGBT+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and unspecified) pa...

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• #Hakata

Kiki & Lala Cafe Fukuoka Opening Report

The Little Twin Stars have landed their flying star in Fukuoka for a limited time only! Kiki and Lala, the adorable twins from the Sanrio universe, are celebrating their 40th birth...

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• #Tenjin

Fukuoka Ramen Show Report 2015

Fukuoka is a city famous for ramen, but even in this ramen-fuelled city it’s rare to have the opportunity to sample so many different types of ramen in one place. That’s why the an...

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• #Others
• #Ramen
• #Tenjin