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Jul 4, 2019Now Reports
Hakata Gion Yamakasa Kazariyama Guide 2019
Hakata Gion Yamakasa is now in full swing! Fourteen decorative Yamakasa floats are now set up around the city, heralding in the start of the Hakata Gion Yamakasa, one of the bigges...
Jul 2, 2019Now Reports
Fukuoka Canada Day 2019 – Report
Local Canadians, fans, and friends of Canada were out in force last Saturday (June 29) to celebrate Canada’s 152nd anniversary in Tenjin. Miraculously we were spared from rain whic...
Jun 27, 2019Now Reports
July 2019 Fukuoka Now
This issue we dive into summer with an introduction and guide to Fukuoka’s best-known festival, Hakata Gion Yamakasa. Use the map on page 22 to find a good spot to watch the specta...
Jun 27, 2019Now Reports
Itoshima Now! July 2019
Some like the sea, others the mountains. Architect Izumi Kashiwagi likes both, that’s why he and his wife selected Itoshima Peninsula as their home and location for their restauran...
Jun 27, 2019Now Reports
Fukuoka Summer Bargain Guide 2019
It’s time for summer sales here in Fukuoka! Here’s a list of the best bargains for 19 Fukuoka’s major shopping centers. Don’t miss this chance to find that summer dress you’ve alwa...
Jun 26, 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!
Jun 20, 2019Now Reports
Notary in Japan
We have the notary system like many other countries, but ours in Japan is slightly different from other systems, especially those systems used in countries and regions using the En...
Jun 20, 2019Now Reports
Hakata Gion Yamakasa Guide 2019
You've probably already spotted some loincloth-clad men running around town. These men are participants in Fukuoka's most anticipated annual festival, Hakata Gion Yamakasa. The hig...
Jun 20, 2019Now Reports
Fukuoka Beach Guide 2019
It’s summertime and the livin’ is easy in Fukuoka! It’s also the perfect time to clear your schedule and hit the beach for some sun, sand and waves. Fukuoka City ranks first amongs...
Jun 5, 2019Now Reports
Small Island, Big Fun – A Single Man’s Visit to Nokonoshima
When a kind stranger gives you two free tickets to Nokonoshima Island Park, what do you do? I grappled for some time with whether I should go with a date or solo. A flower park on ...
