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Dec 13, 2013Now Reports
Fukuoka Ramen Show 2013 – Report
Fukuoka Now arrived early to beat the crowds at the Fukuoka Ramen Show taking place now in front of Fukuoka City Hall. If you love ramen you’ll be in heaven but also challenged as ...
Dec 9, 2013Now Reports
Fruit Shake & Bar Yoji – Report
Although launched just three months ago (Aug. 16) Fruit Shake & Bar Yoji appears to have been in Daimyo neighborhood forever. Its laidback atmosphere, well-travelled shop owner...
Dec 6, 2013Now Reports
Atago Shrine Fire Festival 2013 – Report
Thursday Dec. 5, Atago Shrine in Fukuoka’s Nishi-ku let off a billowing cloud of smoke as part of proceedings of its annual Fire Festival. The Shinto festival invites visitors to p...
Dec 2, 2013Now Reports
“HAFU” Survey Results
Dec. 15, feature-length HD documentary film, “Hafu – the mixed-race experience in Japan” will have its Kyushu premier screening at KBC Cinema in Tenjin. The 87-min. long film follow...
Nov 27, 2013Now Reports
Hiking Guide: Iimori Yama
Iimori Yama 飯盛山 (382m) A grand hike on a smaller scale Overlooking ricefields on the western edge of Fukuoka City, Iimori Yama is a relatively steep, short hike with plenty to rewa...
Nov 27, 2013Now Reports
Papio Ice Arena
So you didn’t qualify for the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating in Fukuoka? No worries! Head to Fukuoka’s year-round skating rink Papio Ice Arena to practice and have fun on the ice...
Nov 13, 2013Now Reports
Daimyo Art Action Report
Daimyo Art Action is a collection of eight original commissioned murals that brighten up Fukuoka’s Daimyo district. The project is an initiative of the Junior Chamber International...
Nov 5, 2013Now Reports
Ichiran to Open Yatai-style Shop – Pre-Open Report!
Ichiran, the tonkotsu ramen chain known for its individual booths, will open its first open “yatai-style” restaurant on the first floor of its headquarters in Nakasu, Fukuoka City....
Nov 5, 2013Now Reports
‘Art Brut Japonais’ at Fukuoka Art Museum Report
Report by Katie Forster for Fukuoka Now. Marie Suzuki’s abstract bodily depictions, an oozing mass of breasts, sharp objects and genitals, greet all unassuming visitors to the ‘Art...
Oct 25, 2013Now Reports
A zest of zeal.
I am lucky enough to have experienced life in several different countries, yet after having lived in Japan for many years, I must say that the Japanese attitude towards work is, on...