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Aug 16, 2018Now Reports
Doris Chan – Intern Report at Fukuoka Now
In the two months in which I interned at Fukuoka Now, I had many opportunities to explore the city and report on various events around Fukuoka. I’ve long been interested in media, ...
Aug 6, 2018Now Reports
Cryptocurrency in Japan
On March 29, 2018, Mr. Exchange, a cryptocurrency exchange located in Fukuoka, announced on their website that they decided to withdraw the application for registration as a crypto...
Jul 26, 2018Now Reports
August 2018 Fukuoka Now
With just one more month of summer remaining, now is the time to visit Itoshima! And getting to the beaches is now easier than ever thanks to a new public bus service operating alo...
Jul 26, 2018Now Reports
Enjoyable Evening Museum Events during the Summer
With summer here, there are more opportunities for family fun. For something slightly out of the ordinary, why not try stopping by an evening event at the aquarium, zoo or one of t...
Jul 6, 2018Now Reports
Termination of Employment Contracts for Assistant Language Teachers or “Guest Teachers” in Fukuoka
In February 2018 the Fukuoka Board of Education (“BoE”) adopted their new plan to outsource the teaching for Foreign Language Activities (“FLAs”) at elementary schools to a temp ag...
Jun 27, 2018Now Reports
July 2018 Fukuoka Now
The Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival kicks off on July 1st and to help you enjoy it even more, we prepared a festival guide and a handy map for Oiyama (the climax) on the morning of J...
Jun 7, 2018Now Reports
Places to Visit in Kitakyushu and Shimonoseki
The strategically located Kanmon area has played an important role throughout Japanese history. Long a gateway from Asia, the Port of Moji bustled in the heyday of Japan’s moderniz...
May 28, 2018Now Reports
June 2018 Fukuoka Now
We enjoyed fine weather in Fukuoka this spring, but now it’s time to welcome in the summer season. So to help you enjoy it too, we’ve updated three of our most popular guides: the ...
May 28, 2018Now Reports
Old Prefectural Guest Hall and Suijo Park
If you’ve ever walked through Tenjin Chuo Park, then you’ve probably noticed the Old Prefectural Guest Hall. Erected in 1910, this French Renaissance-style building is a rare examp...
Apr 26, 2018Now Reports
May 2018 Fukuoka Now
Before it gets too hot, now is the time to cycle around Itoshima. And to make it even easier, in this issue we introduce an electric-assisted rental bicycle service. Pick one up at...