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Mar 30, 2020Now Reports
Andrew McDaniel, Keya Golf Club
It was an internship gig back in 2001 that put Andrew on his first-ever airplane ride and brought him to Japan. He’d studied to be a greenkeeper, but had no idea that one day he’d ...

Mar 30, 2020Now Reports
Shitto April 2020
Everyone knows Fukuoka has some nice beaches, but hey, there’s rivers too! For just ¥3,000/hour or ¥4,000 for 2 hrs, you can rent a SUP board and cruise the Naka and Hakata rivers ...

Mar 30, 2020Now Reports
Karatsu – Surf, Sand, and Pines!
Now spring is here, it’s time to get outdoors. Karatsu is nearby and makes for a refreshing day trip. Here’s a few spots we think are well worth checking out. And remember, K...

Mar 27, 2020Now Reports
Hakata Dolls: Always Changing with the Times
Hakata dolls, one of Fukuoka's traditional handicrafts, are unglazed porcelain figurines characterized by their smooth white skin. The Bijin Mono (“Beautiful Lady”) series of dolls...

Mar 9, 2020Now Reports
Coronavirus and Absence from Work Law
On February 27, 2020, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe requested schools to close until spring vacation. This decision is causing stress for working parents with young children. I am one ...

Mar 2, 2020Now Reports
Kyushu Cuisine – What’s The Buzz?
The award ceremony for Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants will be held in Takeo City, Saga Prefecture on March 24, 2020. Also known as the “Oscars of the regional food world,” the c...

Mar 2, 2020Now Reports
March 2020 Fukuoka Now
Nearby Saga Prefecture was to host this year’s Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants event, but alas, the COVID-19 virus forced its cancellation. But all is not lost! You still can read...

Feb 28, 2020Now Reports
Childcare Services Expanded as Fukuoka’s Schools Close
Fukuoka City has responded to directives issued by the national government by asking local elementary, junior high, and special needs schools to closed temporarily between March 2 ...

Feb 28, 2020Now Reports
Itoshima Now! March 2020
From Russia With Love! We never ceased to be amazed at the diversity of passionate and talented people in Itoshima. Yoshiko Misaka is another example. While living in St. Petersbur...

Feb 28, 2020Now Reports
Visit Yame
Yame is an area located south of Fukuoka City that is rich in beautiful nature. Over the years it has developed a reputation as a leading tea producing region. The gyokuro green te...