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Kawaii means Business!
Kawaii means Business Report by Mary-Rose Shand Last August, Fukuoka City’s local government established a virtual eighth ward for the city, named “Kawaii-ku”. Using Fukuoka’s “abu...
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Setsubun—Heralding the Coming of Spring
Celebrated throughout Japan on Feb. 3, Setsubun is the day when people throw beans and chant "Out with the devil! In with luck!" to drive bad luck out of their homes. Fukuoka is fa...
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January 2013 Fukuoka Now Magazine
Entertaining and informing foreigners since 1998, Fukuoka Now celebrates its 15th year in 2013. In the first issue of the new year, we warm up with a cuppa green tea, learn about h...
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Delicious Fruits and Vegetables from Fukuoka
Despite being the biggest city in Kyushu, Fukuoka is blessed with nature’s bounty. The city is known for its delicious dishes, but the secret lies with its fresh local ingredients....
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Theater Review! Ikichatte Dousunda (What’s the point in living?)
Ikichatte Dousunda (What’s the point in living?) Review by Matt Perkins, (Dec. 2012) Ikichatte Dousunda (What’s the point in living?) was a darkly comic epic, a one man montage to ...
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Kyushu Fukuoka Local Food Sampling Party
Over 30 foreigners from 17 nations (America, Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, India, Indonesia, Italy, Korea, Nepal, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, UK, Uzbekistan, Vietnam)...
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December 2012 Fukuoka Now Magazine
Oh yeah! Oysters! This issue we introduce the famous winter pastime of eating fresh oysters at the kakigoya huts in Itoshima. Meanwhile, we get a little taste of “Down Under” at Au...
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The Kyushu Symphony Orchestra Fosters Musical Culture
Fukuoka has created many musicians and artists, many of whom have become prominent in classical music. Emblematic of that is the Kyushu Symphony Orchestra. Based in Fukuoka City, i...
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November 2012 Fukuoka Now Magazine
Our November cover model Marie-Charlotte (France) rocks out in the name of "GAIKOKUJIN STAR TANJO", the next FN event taking place on Nov. 25 (details p. 5~6). Meanwhile, we chow d...
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Hakata-ori’s close associations with Buddhism
The Hakata-ori woven textile is a traditional Hakata craft as well known as the Hakata ningyo dolls. It has been popular for centuries for use in kimono and obi as a silk textile d...
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