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Sep 1, 2008Now Reports
Farm Fresh
On the following pages we introduce six orchards, each specializing in a different variety of fruit. All of these orchards are open to the public for a "pick-your-own" service.

Sep 1, 2008Now Reports
Background on Fukuoka’s Asian Month
Residents of Fukuoka understand just how close we are to other Asian cities. Travelers from Fukuoka can fly to Shanghai in roughly the same amount of time it takes to Tokyo, and Se...

Aug 1, 2008Now Reports
Sean Michael Wilson
As a young boy, Sean loved to read comics, and by the age of twelve he decided to become a comic book writer. Sean now lives in Kumamoto where he is currently working on his twelft...

Aug 1, 2008Now Reports
Asian Tourists Present Opportunities and Challenges
Overseas tourists are visiting Fukuoka in increasing numbers every year. Fukuoka Airport now has 17 regularly scheduled international routes with 316 flights a week.

Aug 1, 2008Now Reports
Outdoors: Mt. Okue, Miyazaki
Summer in Japan is horribly hot, especially here in Fukuoka, and if you're thinking about how to get away from the heat consider heading to the hills. This month I'll introduce an ...

Jul 1, 2008Now Reports
Shudan Yamamise – Expanding Yamakasa’s Appeal
The Shudan Yamamise (Group Festival Float Display), which starts every year at 3:30 pm on July 13, is the only event in which the floats for the Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival are m...

Jul 1, 2008Now Reports
Samuel Wanjiru
Strolling through Tenjin wearing a polo shirt, jeans and a cap, no one would know that this young man is one of the fastest running humans – ever.

Jun 1, 2008Now Reports
“Kirei-na” Keyaki-dori
Which is Fukuoka's most beautiful street? If local residents were asked that question, more than half would likely answer Keyaki-dori in Akasaka.

Jun 1, 2008Now Reports
Japanese Summer Sweets
Summer is almost here and so our search for chill food begins. This month we asked two exchange students from Iceland, Hjördís Birna Hjartardóttir and Fanney Frímannsdóttir to tast...

Jun 1, 2008Now Reports
Valentina Leila
Valentina is a professional instructor of Arabian dance, and her performances literally light up the room!