Now Reports

This Month in Fukuoka – February

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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Jan 2016 Fukuoka Now

It’s 2016! Want to celebrate the New Year in true Japanese style? Check out our New Year’s guide (p.13~15) for special events and tips on how to properly pray at a shrine. This mon...

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Tenjin Chikagai: A European-themed Shopping Arcade

Hot or cold, rain or shine, the nice thing about Tenjin is that you can get around by walking through the Chikagai, an underground shopping arcade that opened in 1976. Including a ...

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This Month in Fukuoka – January

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Dec 2015 Fukuoka Now

‘Tis the season for Christmas illumination! Public places all over Fukuoka are decorated with fabulous displays of lights - check out our guide to the best illuminations in the cit...

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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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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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An Interview with Josie Long

Josie Long caught the stand-up bug at the tender age of 14, and has been performing ever since. This British comedian graduated from Oxford with a degree in English, and went on to...

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