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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)...
Nov 30, 2012Now Reports
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...
Nov 28, 2012Now Reports
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...
Nov 14, 2012Now Reports
Fall Colors at Raizan Sennyoji Temple in Itoshima / 雷山千如寺
These photos were taken today, so hurry there and visit there to catch these amazing scenes! The tree in the center of the first photo is a 400 year old Maple and is designated a n...
Oct 30, 2012Now Reports
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...
Oct 30, 2012Now Reports
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...
