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Mar 21, 2021Now Reports
Kurume Kasuri Guide 2021
Kurume Kasuri is a traditional textile from the Chikugo region that has been handed down over the generations. It is currently produced in Kurume City, Hirokawa Town (in Yame Distr...
Mar 19, 2021Now Reports
Kurume Kasuri: Experience Fukuoka’s Traditional Textile First Hand
Although we think nothing of buying clothes nowadays, there was a time in the past when people in each household made their own clothing from...
Mar 9, 2021Now Reports
Dispatched Workers and the 3-year Rule
In my previous article, I explained that a contract (or fixed-term) worker has the right of conversion from a fixed-term contract to a non-fixed term contract if their contract has...
Mar 1, 2021Now Reports
Cherry Blossoms and Beautiful Night Views at Atago Shrine
Not far from the bay, Atago Shrine is located on top of Mt. Atago in Nishi Ward. From its hilltop perch, the shrine affords visitors panoramic views of the Momochihama district, wh...
Feb 24, 2021Now Reports
Making the Ordinary Special ~ A Luxurious Overnight Journey to Saga ~
As many people already know, there are many places to see and things to do in Kyushu running the gamut from delicious food and crafts to hot springs, the mountains and the sea. For...
Feb 9, 2021Now Reports
Who Can Cancel the Olympics?
“We’ll certainly proceed regardless of the new coronavirus,” says the Japanese side.[1] Does this sound reasonable in the current situation? How dare they say “regardless”? Aren’t ...
Feb 5, 2021Now Reports
Ichiran Tonkotsu – Cup Ramen World Premiere!
Ichiran, the world-famous tonkotsu ramen shop from Fukuoka, has at long last debuted their first-ever cup ramen product...
Jan 29, 2021Now Reports
Ancient Ruins in Fukuoka: A Journey Back in Time
In this month’s article, we are showcasing two important ancient ruins located within the city limits. In Hakata Ward, the Kanenokuma Remains was a communal graveyard built in a lo...
Jan 13, 2021Now Reports
Kyushu Live – Livestreaming from Kyushu to the World
2021 will be a consequential year for many and an opportunity to get back on track from the massive disruption brought on by the pandemic of 2020. For many businesses, including Fu...
Jan 5, 2021Now Reports
Business Suspension Requests Under The Covid-19 Law
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has expressed his wish to revise the Covid-19 law. The focus is on whether to set penalties for those who refuse to abide by the authorities’ business...