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Apr 26, 2018Now Reports
Fukuoka: Birthplace of the Ever-popular Sazae-san
Everyone in Japan knows the cartoon character Sazae-san. Originally a manga comic strip penned by Machiko Hasegawa, Sazae-san was turned into an animated TV series 50 years ago and...
Apr 2, 2018Now Reports
Chikugo Now! Tour Feb. 2018 – Local Craft, Local Goods
After two successful tours to the Chikugo region supported by local governments, we took off for our final day trip to Miyama, Yame, Chikugo and the town of Hirokawa. Local goods a...
Apr 2, 2018Now Reports
See, Hear, Touch – Interactive Dinosaur Exhibition
A special dinosaur exhibition is currently on display at the Fukuoka City Science Museum. A great deal of groundbreaking research into dinosaurs has been carried out in recent year...
Mar 29, 2018Now Reports
April 2018 Fukuoka Now
With so many events, big and small, taking place in and around Fukuoka City, you need to plan your time well so you don’t miss out. In addition to the eight events listed in this a...
Feb 28, 2018Now Reports
March 2018 Fukuoka Now
It might be spring here in Fukuoka, but up in Nagano Prefecture it’s still winter. After a short 85 minute flight from Fukuoka, we found ourselves in a winter wonderland. Read abou...
Feb 27, 2018Now Reports
Strolling through the Nanohana on Nokonoshima
Just a 10-minute trip from the ferry port in Meinohama sits Nokonoshima. Many people like to visit this island, which is considered part of Nishi Ward, to get out of the city and e...
Feb 20, 2018Now Reports
Aru Ressha – Riding on the Kyushu Sweet Train
Perhaps you’ve heard about JR Kyushu’s luxury sleeper train, Seven Stars in Kyushu? It sounds like a once-in-a-lifetime gorgeous trip but with with fares beginning at ¥300,000 for ...
Feb 15, 2018Now Reports
Kurume Kasuri Tour Report
A long, decorative piece of textile is hanging from a bamboo rail. Stepping closer, you see that the patterns against the blue background are, in fact, blurred and hologram-like. Y...
Jan 30, 2018Now Reports
February 2018 Fukuoka Now
February feels like the coldest month of the year, but it’s also the best month to pick and enjoy strawberries – and yes – we have a guide to some of the best spots near Fukuoka! W...
Jan 30, 2018Now Reports
Dekimachi Park: Birthplace of the Kyushu Railway
Situated amid a cluster of tall office buildings about five minutes’ walk from Hakata Station, Dekimachi Park is one of...