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Sep 28, 2016Now Reports
Hakata Trivia
Hakata is full of hidden (and not so hidden) gems. Many remain unnoticed by the casual observer, but play a crucial role in telling the tale of the city’s culture & history. Delve ...
Sep 9, 2016Now Reports
Sunset Live 2016 Report
The power of Sunset Live’s music and vibes kept Typhoon #12 away and, despite the predicted storm, both Saturday and Sunday went down without a single drop of rain...
Sep 8, 2016Now Reports
Fukuoka Now: Life as a Freelance Contributor
I arrived in Fukuoka last September as part of a program offered by my university, which involved spending a year learning Japanese at a university in Fukuoka Prefecture. Knowing n...
Aug 25, 2016Now Reports
Grape & Fig Picking in Tanushimaru
The town of Tanushimaru is famous as the birthplace of Kyoho grapes, known as the “king of grapes”. It’s also where the first...
Aug 1, 2016Now Reports
Shizuku – Tequila & Burgers in Fukuoka
“Don't drink water, drink tequila!” is the sign that greets visitors to Shizuku. But this isn’t merely a bar for slamming back a few shots. Shizuku offers over 100 varieties of sel...
Jul 8, 2016Now Reports
Gion Manju – A Yamakasa Treat!
Gion Manju sweets are sold exclusively during the Yamakasa Festival period (between Jul. 1 and Jul. 15). These soft, plump sweets are made from sweet red bean paste enclosed in a s...
Jul 7, 2016Now Reports
A Beauty Day at Bijoux Hair Make
Bijoux Hair Make is a charming hair, nail and makeup salon located in the heart of Tenjin. Just as the name “bijoux” (jewel) suggests, the salon mixes sophistication with a twist o...
Jun 26, 2016Now Reports
Lions Club International Convention Parade In Fukuoka
Yesterday Fukuoka’s city centre was filled with ten pf thousands of Lions Clubs International members representing over 100 countries and regions of the world! Their parade along M...
Jun 17, 2016Now Reports
Fukuoka’s Special Sweets
Fukuoka is home to many famous Japanese sweets. During the Edo era, Nagasaki was the only port from which the invaluable commodity of sugar entered Japan. Since the Kuroda Clan of ...
Jun 17, 2016Now Reports
Introducing Koharu: A Modern Geisha in Fukuoka
If you thought geisha belonged to Japan’s past, think again. A small but dedicated group of women continue to keep the tradition alive right here in Fukuoka. We met their newest me...