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Jun 17, 2016Now Reports
Fukuoka Trivia – 22 Things You’ll Be Surprised to Learn About Fukuoka
Welcome to Fukuoka! You might not know it, but you’re in the city of startups, salons, sci-fi stadiums, strangely large strawberries and, um, snazzy sewage treatment. Whether you’r...
Jun 16, 2016Now Reports
Fukuoka is Saba City!
Located on Hakata Bay facing the Genkai Sea, the city of Fukuoka is known throughout Japan for its delicious fish. One of the most loved fishes of local Fukuokans is saba, or macke...
Jun 6, 2016Now Reports
Sayonara Spring: The Hawks’ Spring Progress
Spring always seems short to me. One minute I’m calculating the thickness of jacket I’ll need for my daily bike ride to work, then there’s the week when the cherry blossoms erupt i...
May 12, 2016Now Reports
Finnair Flights to Fukuoka Take Off – First Flight Report
Finnair has landed in Fukuoka! Finnair, one of the oldest airlines in the world (operating since 1923) is now flying three times a week between Fukuoka and Helsinki, making it the ...
May 10, 2016Now Reports
Hawks May Update
In April 2016, Matt Schuellein reported that the SoftBank Hawks had the potential for great things. But are our local heroes living up to expectations? Matt's back to give us an up...
Apr 11, 2016Now Reports
Hawks: Dawn of a Dynasty
Keen to support our hometown heroes the SoftBank Hawks, but don’t know much about baseball? Never fear! Matt Schuellein is here to give you the lowdown on our Pacific League Champi...
Mar 31, 2016Now Reports
Nishitetsu Tenjin Class Grand Opening
Nishitetsu Tenjin Class, a new building across the street from the Apple Store, is opening this Friday (Apr. 1), and to celebrate they will host a special opening event from 9:45 t...
Mar 28, 2016Now Reports
Cruising & Fine Dining Around Hakata Bay
Views of Hakata Bay, delicious French cuisine by Nishitetsu Grand Hotel’s top chef and world-class hospitality: this is not your average cruise. All aboard the Mariera for a relaxi...
Mar 14, 2016Now Reports
Dr. Isabel Jones and the Working Women in an Ageing Society International Conference
Fukuoka Now contributor Hannah Smith sat down recently with Dr. Isabel Jones to learn more about plans for a major conference on retirement and gender. Japan is known for its aging...