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Nov 27, 2020Now Reports
Winter Illumination Guide 2020
Every year from November, Fukuoka City transforms into a glimmering night-time spectacle as shops and public spaces display elaborate Christmas lights. Check out Fukuoka Now’s Illu...
Nov 26, 2020Now Reports
Head to Hasami to Enjoy a Hands-on Crafting Experience
The term “Hasami ware” refers to porcelain made in the town of Hasami in Nagasaki Prefecture, and despite having a history of over 400 years, the designs are considered modern and ...
Nov 18, 2020Now Reports
Cycling on Goto Islands with Go To Travel
For this report, we flew to Goto City, an island city full of nature where time seems to slow down. And it’s only 40 minutes from Fukuoka...
Nov 18, 2020Now Reports
Know Before You Go: Lunch Spots in Momochi
With the dome, tower, hotel and a large shopping mall, the Seaside Momochi area is a popular destination for sightseeing and relaxation. If you’re spending a day in the area...
Nov 17, 2020Now Reports
Fukuoka City Became Japan’s First Hanko-free City
Some of you might be able to recall the opening scene of Kurosawa’s film ‘Ikiru’ in which a local civil servant sitting around a pile of documents is affixing a seal to a document ...
Nov 13, 2020Now Reports
Book Now, Travel Later – Thailand Welcomes You Back!
Domestic travel within Thailand is returning to normal, and travel from Japan to Thailand is expected to gradually resume in the near future. With that in mind the Tourism Authorit...
Nov 9, 2020Now Reports
Christmas Religious Services in Fukuoka 2020
While the commercial side of Christmas is well and truly appreciated in Japan, with banners adorning every shop window and promotions left, right and center, the spiritual side can...
Nov 5, 2020Now Reports
Our Visit to Arita’s Kakiemon Kiln
Looking for a fun day trip outside of Fukuoka, my partner and I wanted to visit somewhere that wouldn’t usually be on our radar. When the opportunity to visit Arita’s town to exper...
Oct 27, 2020Now Reports
Fukuoka’s First Cafe and Chocolate Shop
Founded in 1934, Brasileiro is the oldest cafe in Fukuoka. It was originally located next to the bridge in Nakasu in an eye-catching white two-story building. The cafe doubled...
Oct 26, 2020Now Reports
Itoshima Kakigoya – Oyster Hut Guide 2020-2021
The coastline of Itoshima is dotted with small fishing ports. At some of these, you might see 50-meter-long structures similar to those used to grow vegetables and flowers on farml...
