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Dec 1, 2007Now Reports
Fukuoka’s Fabulous Fish Market
Fukuoka is famous throughout Japan for serving tasty seafood. Equally renowned is the Fukuoka Municipal Fish Market.
Nov 1, 2007Now Reports
A Local Legend
Have you heard of Otojiro Kawakami? Recently there has been a surge of interest in him. Born in the Tsumashoji district of Hakata Ward in 1864, at the end of the Shogunate, Kawakam...
Oct 1, 2007Now Reports
Shintencho Shopping Arcade: Established on October 15, 1945
A mere 30 years ago, the Tenjin shopping district consisted of only the Nishitetsu arcade, Iwataya Department Store, and Shintencho.
Sep 1, 2007Now Reports
Did you know that udon, soba and manju all originated in Hakata?
The hottest season is at its peak, and the best thing to help cool you off and recharge may be a bowl of chilled noodles. Udon and soba are delicious and nutritious... but did you ...
Aug 1, 2007Now Reports
Fukuoka Through the Lens
Have you ever had the urge to visit a city after seeing pictures of it? Or maybe you fell in love with a town during your visit?
Jul 1, 2007Now Reports
Hakata-Te-Ippon
From the end of June, groups of men decked out in their finest Yamakasa happi start appearing around Hakata.
Jun 1, 2007Now Reports
Love Earth Clean-up
June is "Clean-up Month" in Fukuoka Prefecture, with many environmental projects taking place. One of these is Love Earth Clean-up, an event which encourages members of the communi...
May 1, 2007Now Reports
The Origins of the Dontaku Song
One of the most exciting carnivals in Japan, Hakata Donkatu, has its own theme song called “Bonchikawaiya.” Where exactly did it come from and who discovered this tune?
Mar 1, 2007Now Reports
Opening the Sake Cellars
To tell you the truth, I'm not a big fan of brewed alcohol, despite the fact that I have trained myself to enjoy the odd glass of wine. I prefer distilled drinks, but I'll take thi...
Feb 1, 2007Now Reports
Plum Blossom Viewing is En Vogue!
Dazaifu Tenmangu is widely known as the perfect place for students to pray for success in exams, but did you know that it is also famous for a legendary plum blossom called tobiume...
