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Nov 21, 2016Now Reports
The America’s Cup Fukuoka 2016 – In Photos
On the weekend of 19 and 20 Nov 2016, the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series concluded in Fukuoka with two days of high-speed racing that saw Land Rover BAR emerge victorious...
Nov 21, 2016Now Reports
Bungee Jump in Kyushu with Bungy Japan
Deep in Kumamoto Prefecture, in the land of tall mountains and deep valleys, lies the village of Itsuki. The village hugs the mountains, and on its western border, the land ...
Nov 17, 2016Now Reports
Riding the America’s Cup Oracle Team USA Chase Boat YANMAR 1
The only thing faster than the America’s Cup racing yachts on Hakata Bay at the moment is THIS boat: the Oracle Team USA Yanmar 1 chase boat. It can skim across the sea at up to 48...
Nov 17, 2016Now Reports
America’s Cup World Series Fukuoka 2016 – Your Guide
The ninth stage of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series will come to Fukuoka Nov. 18-20 - the first America’s Cup race to be held in Asia...
Nov 16, 2016Now Reports
Sumo Fan Day 2016
The long standing tradition of the Kyushu Sumo Basho (tournament) is currently taking place in downtown Fukuoka. However, before the awesome power of the rikishi (wrestlers) could ...
Nov 2, 2016Now Reports
Sumiyoshi Jinja Shrine Dohyo-Iri Sumo Opening Ceremony
Photo by Oscar Boyd for Fukuoka Now At approximately 2pm on Wednesday afternoon, tremors were felt at Sumiyoshi-jinja Shrine. “Jishin? Earthquake?” asked some locals, alarm in thei...
Oct 31, 2016Now Reports
November 2016 Fukuoka Now
November’s Issue of Fukuoka Now features two monster sporting events. Nov. 18~20, the America’s Cup World Series kicks off in Fukuoka, the first time an America’s Cup race has ever...
Oct 31, 2016Now Reports
This Month in Fukuoka – November 2016
Welcome to Fukuoka Now! Since 1998 our team of local experts have been introducing the best of Fukuoka to the world. Here are our This Month picks for the month of November, featur...
Oct 25, 2016Now Reports
Kyushu Basho 2016 – Fukuoka Sumo!
For two weeks in November, Fukuoka will transform into the home of sumo. The streets of the city will be made more exciting by the odd glimpse of the rikishi (wrestlers), their hul...
Sep 29, 2016Now Reports
Oct 2016 Fukuoka Now
October marks the start of Autumn proper and one of the most pleasant seasons in Fukuoka. The significance of the changing season isn’t lost to the Japanese and, throughout Autumn,...