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Aug 29, 2019Now Reports
September 2019 Fukuoka Now
Introducing the lesser-known yet appealing places in Fukuoka is always our pleasure. In this issue, we guide you to three spots you might not have heard of in Nijo, Itoshima. One i...
Aug 28, 2019Now Reports
Asia’s First Rugby World Cup
This September and October, Fukuoka and several other cities in Japan will play host to the 2019 Rugby World Cup. The world cup, which is held once every four years, pits the top t...
Aug 14, 2019Now Reports
The Lively Hakata Fukuoka
If you haven’t heard of Japanese real-estate developer Global Agents, well, that won’t be the case for long! On July 26 they threw a pre-open party to launch their first hotel in F...
Aug 9, 2019Now Reports
Can foreigners buy property in Japan?
The answer to the question is yes. Foreigners, regardless of their nationality and visa status, can buy property in Japan. There is no restriction and no additional tax, which can ...
Aug 7, 2019Now Reports
Fukuoka Asian Art Museum – 20th Anniversary Report
Over the last year, the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum (FAAM) has undergone renovations, making it an even greater asset to the city’s museum and art scenes. FAAM is a pioneering and in...
Jul 26, 2019Now Reports
August 2019 Fukuoka Now
Have you experienced a Japanese summer festival? In this issue, we introduce several. Featured on the cover is the Gokoku Shrine Mitama Matsuri, and there are others throughout the...
Jul 26, 2019Now Reports
Tachibanayama: A Great Hike for Beginners
Tachibanayama is a mountain 367 m high, located on the border between Higashi Ward and the towns of Shingu and Hisayama. It may not be a very tall mountain, but because it is locat...
Jul 19, 2019Now Reports
Same-sex Marriage in Japan
According to the Mainichi Shimbun article on July 5, 2019, a same-sex (male) couple filed a notice of marriage with a ward office in Fukuoka City on that same day. The city is expe...
Jul 9, 2019Now Reports
Fukuoka Summer Festival Guide 2019
Summer is the season for local community festivals all over Japan. Some are big, and some are small, but they are an excellent opportunity to meet your neighbors and enjoy Japanese...
Jul 7, 2019Now Reports
Japanese Law – Topics For Foreigners Living in Japan
If you’re a foreigner living in Japan, trying to navigate and understand Japanese laws can be quite difficult, even if you speak the language. This series will touch on topics of i...