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Feb 10, 2016Now Reports
Masayoshi Sukita – Just for one Day – in Fukuoka
Today we met with Masayoshi Sukita, the Fukuoka-born, world-renowned photographer, who photographed Bowie for over 40 years and created some of the star’s most memorable images. Su...

Jan 28, 2016Now Reports
Feb 2016 Fukuoka Now
It’s February, which means love and plum blossoms are in bloom! Enjoy viewing gorgeous plum trees and pray for better relationships - romantic or otherwise - at...

Jan 28, 2016Now Reports
Hakata’s Famous Nabemono: Perfect Winter Fare
hen the cold weather comes, many of us start to crave nabemono, or hot pot dishes. Hakata’s most famous nabemono are mizutaki (chicken hot pot) and motsunabe (tripe hot pot). Mizut...

Jan 28, 2016Now Reports
This Month in Fukuoka – February
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Dec 21, 2015Now Reports
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...

Dec 21, 2015Now Reports
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 ...

Dec 21, 2015Now Reports
This Month in Fukuoka – January
Welcome to Fukuoka Now! Since 1998 our team of local experts have been introducing the best of Fukuoka to the world. Enjoy!

Nov 27, 2015Now Reports
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...

Nov 27, 2015Now 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, ...

Nov 27, 2015Now Reports
This Month in Fukuoka – December
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