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Sep 1, 2006Now Reports
Speak American, Dammit!
Every non-American English teacher in Fukuoka has heard this dreaded phrase at least once... by Jessica Marie Frey
Aug 1, 2006Now Reports
You Don’t Say?!
If you live in Japan but don't speak Japanese, then you're the one who's been causing me all these problems. Let me explain: every time I go into a McDonalds, they flip the menu ov...
Aug 1, 2006Now Reports
Hyder md. Zulfiqur
Mention Bangladesh and many of us think of an impoverished land filled with volunteers. According to Hyder, who first came to Fukuoka seven years ago as an exchange student, the fi...
Jul 1, 2006Now Reports
Temple Trek
Japan's temples and shrines are must see attractions. Kyoto, Nara, and Kamakura are such well known spots, we often forget the treasures right here in Fukuoka.
Jul 1, 2006Now Reports
Soak up the Sun
It's the age-old question, literally, and it's happened to all of us at least a few times. by Courtney Brigham
Jul 1, 2006Now Reports
Jeff Robins
With his curiosity peaked by James Clavell's novel Shogun, Jeff first came to Japan in the 1970s to pursue an interest in aikido. Since then he's built a career around manufacturin...
Jun 1, 2006Now Reports
Sheena Purcell
Sheena, like many, teaches English in Japan. But in her spare time, she creates something very unique - personal, customized, artistic jewellery. After studying jewellery design at...
Jun 1, 2006Now Reports
Aisukurimu!
With the hot weather already here but public pools not officially open 'til July 1st, everyone's going to need a way to cool down that's more accessible than a dip in the sea. Than...
Jun 1, 2006Now Reports
Summer of Soccer
Since 2000, F.G.U. has been helping foreigners combat their soccer withdrawal symptoms.
May 1, 2006Now Reports
Building Bridges With Chopsticks
What makes it so hard for cultures to communicate? This past winter, in the days following the Danish caricatures of the prophet Muhammad, which engendered fury and violence in som...
