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Learn about Literature in a Meiji Era Western Building

Located at the far end of Tenjin on Showa-dori Ave, the Akarenga Cultural Center is a western style red brick building with granite embellishments and a copper roof. Built in 1909 ...

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Fukuoka Surfing Guide

As an island nation, Japan certainly has its fair share of splendid coastline. Residents of Fukuoka are blessed with beautiful beaches on their doorsteps, and Kyushu’s relatively m...

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Zen Buddhism Classes for Beginners

Japan is a country renowned for its temples and shrines, stemming from its dual religious heritage of Buddhism and Shinto. Yet for many foreigners in Japan, the spiritual aspect of...

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Comedy Fukuoka February

On Feb. 27, Comedy Fukuoka returned for its second night at the C.C.Cafe. Three open-micers performed (Julia Lazenbatt, Tom Emmott and Taylor Ruddle) all doing an excellent job war...

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Hiking Guide: Ogusukuyama

Ogusukuyama 大城山 (410m) As Fukuoka emerges from its winter, Dazaifu puts on a spectacular show, anticipating the cherry blossom season with its own display of plum blossoms. The war...

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Red Bull Music Academy Session Fukuoka feat. Cro-Magnon

During October and November of 2014, Tokyo played host to the Red Bull Music Academy, a five week series of music workshops and events hosted in a different city each year. The Red...

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Boathouse Ohori Park – Pre-Open Report

On Friday, Feb. 6, 2015 “Boathouse Ohori Park”, located inside Fukuoka’s most famous park, Ohori-koen will be re-opened after being completely rebuilt. On Feb., 4 Fukuo...

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Ollie Horn

Ollie Horn moved to Fukuoka in September but has already made his mark on the local nightlife, founding Comedy Fukuoka and running his first monthly comedy night in January. Ollie ...

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