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Sep 1, 2020Now Reports
The deep, soothing tones of the Chikuzen Biwa
The Japanese biwa is a type of lute which traces its origins to ancient Persia, and it made its way to Japan from the Silk Road via China. Even today in Arab cultures, a biwa-like ...
Aug 25, 2020Now Reports
Enjoy Sunset This Fall in Seaside Momochi
After a long rainy season, the heat of late summer is upon us. Now, as we head into fall, the days are growing ever so shorter, and the temperatures are gradually moving into more ...
Aug 3, 2020Now Reports
Kyushu University’s Ito Campus: An Integral Part of the Community
Last year, the City Planning Institute of Japan presented its Urban Design Award to Kyushu University‘s Ito Campus, a 272 ha site stretching from Motooka in Fukuoka City’s Nishi Wa...
Jul 31, 2020Now Reports
Internship at Fukuoka Now – Kayan Calf
As a Dutch media student, I hoped to find an internship relevant to my studies - and even better, in Japan. While on an exchange program in Fukuoka, I fell in love with the city. S...
Jul 22, 2020Now Reports
Boss E•ZO Fukuoka – Opening Report
Boss E•ZO Fukuoka, an “exciting entertainment zone,” opened on July 21, 2020 and Fukuoka Now was invited to report on it a few days in advance. The biggest draw is the three roofto...
Jul 22, 2020Now Reports
Momochi’s New Entertainment Complex
Boss E•ZO Fukuoka, which dubs itself as an “exciting entertainment zone,” opened on July 21. The seventh-story entertainment complex brings a new level of excitement to the Seaside...
Jul 15, 2020Now Reports
Lunchtime Celebration – Treat Yourself and Friends at Wolfgang’s
Time flies! Four years have flown by since Wolfgang Zwiener brought his famous chain of steakhouses to Fukuoka. Located on the ground floor of the Grand Hyatt Fukuoka, with white t...
Jul 13, 2020Now Reports
Kakigori Guide 2020 – The Best Spots for Shaved Ice in Fukuoka!
In the fierce heat of the Fukuoka sun, kakigori is the most delicious way to cool off. This seasonal treat consists of delicately shaved ice, as fluffy as freshly fallen snow, whic...
Jul 1, 2020Now Reports
Handa Sukajan – Japanese Souvenir Jackets – Fukuoka
The only problem with choosing a souvenir from Japan is there are just too many to choose from! Sure they all look great while you’re in Japan, but what about after you’re back hom...
Jul 1, 2020Now Reports
The Arrow: The Oldest Japanese-made Automobile Still in Existence
The automobile industry has grown to be one of the most important industries in Japan, and Japanese cars can be found on roads the world over, but one of the cars that started it a...