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May 29, 2019Now Reports
Itoshima Now! June 2019
The only hint of what awaits inside is a large and precariously hung grape vine. This stark white building, without any signboards, is where Toyochika Kawakubo's father once ran a ...
May 29, 2019Now Reports
The Man’yōshū in Fukuoka
Reiwa, Japan’s newest era, has just begun and the name which means “beautiful harmony” was derived from a passage in the Man'yōshū, Japan's oldest anthology of lyrical poetry. One ...
May 29, 2019Now Reports
One Pass, Unlimited Opportunities
I’m Julie, and as an avid traveler and explorer I've seen lots of Fukuoka, but I still have a long list of sights to see! Thanks to the Fukuoka City Tourist Pass, my friend Louis a...
May 29, 2019Now Reports
Itoshima Now!
Just 25 km west of Fukuoka City, Itoshima has beautiful beaches, lush green mountains and is famous for flavorful vegetables and fresh seafood. Learn more about Itoshima now!
May 29, 2019Now Reports
Fukuoka Firefly Watching Guide 2019
It’s the start of firefly viewing season in Kyushu, so we’ve rounded up some of the best local hotaru festivals! Fireflies (hotaru in Japanese) are a symbol of the start of summer ...
May 23, 2019Now Reports
Festa di Spumante 2019 – Report
Life is one big celebration so what better way to toast to our good fortune than with a delicious glass of Spumante? For the fifth consecutive year, Fukuoka will be celebrating the...
May 17, 2019Now Reports
Scaling Fukuoka’s Highest Peak
The ACROS building, lovingly known as Mt. ACROS to locals, is one of this city’s greatest, and greenest, landmarks. Towering over Tenjin Chuo Park and the surrounding skyline, ACRO...
May 17, 2019Now Reports
Civil Code Reform: Standard Form Contract
Amendments to the Japan Civil Code (“Amendments”) take effect on April 1, 2020. The Amendments are the largest reforms since it became effective in 1898, including the changes to s...
Apr 26, 2019Now Reports
May 2019 Fukuoka Now
On this month’s cover is the rooftop bar Dreieck Park, an ideal place to enjoy a refreshing drink al fresco before the rainy season. Fukuoka City welcomes the G20 YEA Summit to tow...
Apr 26, 2019Now Reports
Biotop Fukuoka Opens Today
Fukuoka Now staff attended a pre-open event for BIOTOP’s newest location, yes, here in Fukuoka! The unique facility features mens & womens apparel, lifestyle goods, a botanical sho...
