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Nov 1, 2007Now Reports
John Neumann
Fukuoka's professional basketball team, "Rizing Fukuoka," debuts this month with Head Coach and former NBA player John Neumann at the helm.
Nov 1, 2007Now Reports
A Local Legend
Have you heard of Otojiro Kawakami? Recently there has been a surge of interest in him. Born in the Tsumashoji district of Hakata Ward in 1864, at the end of the Shogunate, Kawakam...
Oct 1, 2007Now Reports
Shintencho Shopping Arcade: Established on October 15, 1945
A mere 30 years ago, the Tenjin shopping district consisted of only the Nishitetsu arcade, Iwataya Department Store, and Shintencho.
Oct 1, 2007Now Reports
Mirko Steiner
When the sausage to advance his career through a work and study program was held in front of Mirko's nose, he couldn't refuse. He loved Fukuoka so much he didn't want to leave, and...
Sep 1, 2007Now Reports
James Dover
Hailing from beautiful Hawaii for over 12 years, artist James Dover's mellow, island-like mentality is as relaxing as his murals. Since 1998 Dover has been in and out of Fukuoka, a...
Sep 1, 2007Now Reports
Did you know that udon, soba and manju all originated in Hakata?
The hottest season is at its peak, and the best thing to help cool you off and recharge may be a bowl of chilled noodles. Udon and soba are delicious and nutritious... but did you ...
Aug 1, 2007Now Reports
Fukuoka Through the Lens
Have you ever had the urge to visit a city after seeing pictures of it? Or maybe you fell in love with a town during your visit?
Aug 1, 2007Now Reports
Warren Evison
On August 19, in front of the IMS building, Warren will mount a fully loaded BMW GS1200 and embark on a 20-day journey up to Hokkaido. He's named the journey "The Narrow Road to th...
Jul 1, 2007Now Reports
Hakata-Te-Ippon
From the end of June, groups of men decked out in their finest Yamakasa happi start appearing around Hakata.
Jul 1, 2007Now Reports
Esther Meeuwissen
Fascinated by African art and culture? Meet Esther Meeuwissen, who followed her Dutch husband to Fukuoka a decade ago as he took up a job in the UN-Habitat Fukuoka Office. Realizin...