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Aug 20, 2019Now Reports
Explore Itoshima: Nijo
Chinkaiseki Hachimangu shrine is one of the most important shrines in Japanese history and it was mentioned in Japan’s oldest written records. The history dates back to 200 A.D. wh...
Aug 20, 2019Now Reports
Explore Itoshima: Maebaru
Kozai no Mori is a traditional Japanese restaurant situated in the middle of Maebaru shopping street. This 100-year old building was once an old wealthy trader’s shop. Entering thi...
Aug 20, 2019Now Reports
Explore Itoshima: Shima
Time Café allows you to fill in your stomach with its delicious food while enjoying the beautiful scenery of the sea and have a pleasant time in the nice atmosphere. They serve mai...
Aug 14, 2019Now Reports
The Lively Hakata Fukuoka
If you haven’t heard of Japanese real-estate developer Global Agents, well, that won’t be the case for long! On July 26 they threw a pre-open party to launch their first hotel in F...
Aug 9, 2019Now Reports
Can foreigners buy property in Japan?
The answer to the question is yes. Foreigners, regardless of their nationality and visa status, can buy property in Japan. There is no restriction and no additional tax, which can ...
Aug 7, 2019Now Reports
Fukuoka Asian Art Museum – 20th Anniversary Report
Over the last year, the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum (FAAM) has undergone renovations, making it an even greater asset to the city’s museum and art scenes. FAAM is a pioneering and in...
Jul 31, 2019Now Reports
Kyushu National Museum – Kyushu in Perspective
Dazaifu, once the seat of regional government, continues to be a hub for international exchange. Appropriately, it is the site of one of the four national museums in Japan. When I ...
Jul 26, 2019Now Reports
August 2019 Fukuoka Now
Have you experienced a Japanese summer festival? In this issue, we introduce several. Featured on the cover is the Gokoku Shrine Mitama Matsuri, and there are others throughout the...
Jul 26, 2019Now Reports
Tachibanayama: A Great Hike for Beginners
Tachibanayama is a mountain 367 m high, located on the border between Higashi Ward and the towns of Shingu and Hisayama. It may not be a very tall mountain, but because it is locat...
Jul 25, 2019Now Reports
Itoshima Now! August 2019
After 16 years of baking cakes in Kitakyushu, Kenji Nagatomi is focusing on his passion – chocolate. Luckily for us, he opened a shop just steps from Chikuzen-Maebaru Station where...
