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Duncan A. Stephenson

Otherwise known as Das -- stemming from his stage name, Das Funkt -- Duncan is far from your typical DJ. A dedicated follower of electronic music hailing from London, England, Dunc...

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Fukuoka Art Souvenirs

Fukuoka Now’s Ellery and writer Rachel shop at Fukuoka’s museums for unique souvenirs.

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New York Times Report on Fukuoka

Back in March 2012, Fukuoka Now’s Nick and Emiko guided New York Times writer Ingrid K. Williams around Fukuoka for a report on our city. Her article was published in the New York ...

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“One Piece” Cafe Opens in Imaizumi

Step into the fantasy world of Japan’s mega popular pirate anime “One Piece” – at the newly opened One Piece cafe in Imaizumi! Launched on July 1st, the cafe is called “Bar Going M...

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ELLE Cafe’s Green Smoothie

Perfect for a hot summer’s day, ELLE cafe is now serving up limited edition “Green Smoothies”! The ultimate detox drink, this ultra smoothie contains a healthy blend of Kyushu’s lo...

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“Candle Live” at Sunset Live 2012

As part of this year’s Sunset Live festival, Friday and Saturday’s night time performances at the “Sunset Stage” will be illuminated by candlelight! From around 18:40~ all lights w...

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Hiyoko’s New Sweets Shop In Tenjin

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of one of Fukuoka’s best known sweets, the baby chick shaped “Hiyoko”, a new sweets shop named “Frau Atsuko Kayashina” was opened in July in Tenji...

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Uchimizu at Hakata Station Ekimae Hiroba

On Aug. 8, Fukuoka Now’s Nick and Ellery went along and joined in on the splashing fun of “Uchimizu” at the Hakata Station Ekimae Hiroba. Japan’s traditional technique of “uchimizu...

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