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May 14, 2020Now Reports
Yasuzaemon Matsunaga: A Businessman with Close Ties to Fukuoka
Yasuzaemon Matsunaga (1875 - 1971) was a businessman who contributed to the development of the electric power industry in Japan, earning him the nicknames of “god of electricity” a...
May 11, 2020Now Reports
Catching up with Rick van den Hurk & Carter Stewart Jr.
Like so many other things, Japanese professional baseball is on hold and no one knows when the games will resume and whether they’ll be played in front of fans or in empty stadiums...
Apr 29, 2020Now Reports
Grill at Home – Introducing Ryuen’s Premium Kuroge Wagyu Beef BBQ Set
Ryuen, a popular yakiniku restaurant in Nishi-nakasu is offering a premium quality take-out yakiniku set for a limited time. The package includes six different cuts of Kyushu Kurog...
Apr 22, 2020Now Reports
Stroll the Boardwalk and Hit the Beach
The area of Momochihama boasts views of three of Fukuoka’s best-known landmarks: Fukuoka Tower, PayPay Dome, and the Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk Hotel. Built on reclaimed land created ...
Mar 30, 2020Now Reports
Shitto April 2020
Everyone knows Fukuoka has some nice beaches, but hey, there’s rivers too! For just ¥3,000/hour or ¥4,000 for 2 hrs, you can rent a SUP board and cruise the Naka and Hakata rivers ...
Mar 27, 2020Now Reports
Hakata Dolls: Always Changing with the Times
Hakata dolls, one of Fukuoka's traditional handicrafts, are unglazed porcelain figurines characterized by their smooth white skin. The Bijin Mono (“Beautiful Lady”) series of dolls...
Feb 28, 2020Now Reports
Childcare Services Expanded as Fukuoka’s Schools Close
Fukuoka City has responded to directives issued by the national government by asking local elementary, junior high, and special needs schools to closed temporarily between March 2 ...
Feb 28, 2020Now Reports
Shrines and the Surprising Connections Between Land and Sea
In Japan, shrines hold various festivals throughout the year, but some of them may seem a little peculiar. One example of this is the Shiohi-sai held every year on April 3 at Sumiy...
Feb 20, 2020Now Reports
Tachibana Plum Blossom Festival
Plum blossom (ume hana) is considered by many to be their favorite Japanese bloom, just after sakura. Not just for its beauty but also because of its lovely aroma. With plums, Japa...
Feb 7, 2020Now Reports
The OneFive Villa Fukuoka – A New Riverside Hotel
With simple but attentive service, the focus here is on ensuring guests have a relaxing stay based on a concept the owner calls “Villax Time.” The logo is five interlinked rings...
