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Feb 28, 2013Now Reports
Sofukuji Temple—Final Resting Place of the Kuroda Clan
NHK has announced it will air “Gunshi Kanbei” (Kanbei, the Strategist), a serial drama depicting Kanbei Kuroda, the founding father of Fukuoka, next year. Kanbei (aka Yoshitaka) wa...
Feb 25, 2013Now Reports
Kumamon Makes Appearance at Japan Halal Expo in Fukuoka
This afternoon, Fukuoka Now reported on Japan’s first ever Halal Expo held inside ACROS Fukuoka, Tenjin. The event featured displays of Japanese Halal foods including ramen, ...
Jan 31, 2013Now Reports
Interview with Yoshiko Swain, Fukuoka Dance Fringe Festival
Yoshiko Swain, Fukuoka Dance Fringe Festival Artistic Director Interview by Matt Perkins Yoshiko Swain directs several dance festivals in Fukuoka including the upcoming Fukuoka Dan...
Jan 30, 2013Now Reports
February 2013 Fukuoka Now Magazine
Inside the Feb. issue of Fukuoka Now, we investigate Fukuoka City's new cute community "Kawaii-ku" and find out that Kawaii means business! We check out the coffee at Espresso Stan...
Jan 30, 2013Now Reports
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...
Jan 30, 2013Now Reports
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...
Dec 20, 2012Now Reports
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...
Dec 20, 2012Now Reports
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....
Dec 19, 2012Now Reports
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 ...
Dec 8, 2012Now Reports
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)...