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Oct 14, 2020Now Reports
October is Burger Month Wolfgang’s Fukuoka
Burger Month is back at Wolfgang’s, the NY-style dry-aged in-house steak house we drool at just the thought of going to! Hurry, only two weeks left to enjoy six varieties of gourme...
Oct 6, 2020Now Reports
Sending Money Abroad and Fintech Companies
When we send money abroad with traditional Japanese banks, they charge various fees, including remittance fees, lifting charge, and recipient/intermediary bank fees...
Oct 6, 2020Now Reports
Wednesday’s Are For Ladies at Wolfgang’s Steakhouse
Did you know that Wolfgang's Steakhouse Fukuoka offers a special ladies’ lunch deal on Wednesdays? It’s a fabulous deal for sure, but only available on Wednesdays from 11:30 to 14:...
Oct 6, 2020Now Reports
A Tale of Two Local Doctors and Educators: Nanmei Kamei and Osamu Takaba
This month’s article focuses on two doctors and educators from Fukuoka who were active in the Edo and Meiji eras. The first, Nanmei Kamei (1743 - 1814), was born in Meinohama (now ...
Sep 25, 2020Now Reports
Momochi by Bicycle
Autumn is here, and it’s the best time to be outdoors, especially in Momochi, where it’s still warm enough to enjoy the beach and boardwalk, but not too hot. How about renting a bi...
Sep 10, 2020Now Reports
Can Fukuoka Become an International Financial Hub?
Unlikely. However, the government seems to think otherwise. According to Kyodo News, [1] Japan’s central government has decided to target Fukuoka and Osaka to attract companies and...
Sep 1, 2020Now Reports
Ohori Terrace ~ Yame Tea and Japanese Garden ~
Overlooking Ohori Park’s greenery and pond and right next door to the Japanese Garden, Ohori Terrace, a new cafe, shop, and event space with the concept of experiencing Japanese cu...
Sep 1, 2020Now Reports
The deep, soothing tones of the Chikuzen Biwa
The Japanese biwa is a type of lute which traces its origins to ancient Persia, and it made its way to Japan from the Silk Road via China. Even today in Arab cultures, a biwa-like ...
Aug 25, 2020Now Reports
Enjoy Sunset This Fall in Seaside Momochi
After a long rainy season, the heat of late summer is upon us. Now, as we head into fall, the days are growing ever so shorter, and the temperatures are gradually moving into more ...
Aug 19, 2020Now Reports
Hot springs, saunas, nature, and art. Mifuneyama Rakuen: A Paradise for the Senses
Mifuneyama Rakuen combines large boulders and caverns with the surrounding forest and an expansive garden. It is a popular spot for azaleas and cherry blossoms in the spring as wel...
