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The Life and Times of a Vegetarian in Fukuoka

Eight months ago, I came to study and live in Fukuoka, blissfully ignorant of the trial this would entail as a vegetarian. I thought, “This place has a Buddhist past right? It won’...

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John Perry

Not long after John first arrived in Fukuoka, a tragic event took place back home that was to have a significant impact on his career path in Japan. A friend was swept away in an a...

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The Green Spaces at the Fukuoka Castle Ruins

Ohori Park is an extremely popular site for walking and jogging in an area noted for its water and greenery. Not as many people extend their walk to the site of the Fukuoka Castle ...

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IMS Beer & Highball Garden Opening Report

Last night (5/28) Fukuoka Now staff attended the opening night of the IMS Beer & Highball Garden! Guests enjoyed the charming atmosphere under the night’s sky, at the open-air...

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Sunsplash Ticket Winners!

Sunsplash festival is happening this Sunday (5/27) at Nokonoshima Island, and some lucky Fukuoka Now readers won free tickets! See the winners in our gallery below! If you missed o...

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Canadian Minister Visits Fukuoka

Robert Derouin, Minister and Deputy Head of Mission at the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo was in Fukuoka earlier this week and appeared in this morning’s Nishinippon Newspaper. In...

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Moet Chandon Winner!

Congratulations to Hiro Miyazaki! To celebrate breaking the 6,000 fan mark on the Fukuoka Now facebook page we held a lucky draw for a bottle of Moet Chandon champagne. Names were ...

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Kitakyushu Protesters Block Debris Delivery

At 9:00 yesterday, six trucks carrying tsunami debris from Ishinomaki (Miyagi Prefecture) into Kitakyushu (Fukuoka) were met by approximately 30 local protesters in Kitakyushu. The...

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