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Apr 10, 2012Now Reports
IKEA Fukuoka Pre-open Shopping Gallery!
Yesterday Nick, Emiko, Ellery, Ruri and Kasumi joined 100 other Fukuoka Now readers for a few hours of pre-open shopping (and free meal!) at the brand new IKEA Fukuoka Shingu store...
Apr 5, 2012Now Reports
Kego Shrine’s Free Foot Bath!
On Mar. 19, Kego Shrine opened another way to sooth your soul with a free “ashiyu” (hot spring foot bath). Relax and dip your feet in the 41℃ water, between 9:00~16:00 daily. The f...
Apr 3, 2012Now Reports
Reward For Hand-Grenade Tip Offs
Related to a long-running gang war in Fukuoka, the Fukuoka Prefectural Police have announced cash rewards of ¥100,000 for anyone who helps the police find hand grenades. The campa...
Apr 3, 2012Now Reports
Ohanami with Chandon Fukuoka
Ohanami (cherry blossom viewing) season is upon us! Whilst the sakura trees are full of euphoric pink blossoms, there’s no better chance to celebrate the start of spring. The perfe...
Apr 2, 2012Now Reports
Snapshot! – konya2023
Fukuoka Now’s Nick and Emiko made it down to the konya2023 wine night on Sunday, April 1. Konya2023 is a old building in the center of Daimyo filled with space offices used b...
Mar 30, 2012Now Reports
Where would you like to nap?
The past few months have been very busy at the Fukuoka Now offices. We launched a renewal of both our magazine and our website. Then this month’s Dodesho topic was on naps. S...
Mar 29, 2012Now Reports
Fukuoka on Receiving Tohoku Rubble – “Difficult”
Fukuoka City Mayor, Soichiro Takashima has expressed concerns on receiving of rubble into Fukuoka from the areas affected by the March 2011 Earthquake. On Mar. 25, the Minister of ...
Mar 29, 2012Now Reports
Sleeping Beauties: An Ode to the Japanese Commuter
Given Japan’s refined social norms, some might assume it taboo to sleep in public. But as you travel around this bustling little city (and country), you’ll soon notice that public ...
Mar 27, 2012Now Reports
Kawasaki to Play in MLB Opener
Munenori Kawasaki-formerly of the Softbank Hawks, will return to Japan with his team- the Seattle Mariners to play in the 2012 MLB Opening Series at Tokyo Dome. Kawasaki’s particip...
Mar 22, 2012Now Reports
Snapshot! – Sweet anniversary at ELLE CAFÉ
Happy 1st anniversary ELLE CAFÉ! They celebrated in style with exquisite party drinks, in-store talk show and cupcake demo by Chie Kato. www.ellecafe.jp
