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Dec 1, 2006Now Reports
Aso Christmas Balloon Festival
Among the events happening in Aso at this time of year, the Christmas Balloon Festival is the most popular. Twenty-five colorful hot air balloons race over the expanse of Aso, and ...
Nov 1, 2006Now Reports
Such A Polite Country, but Where Are Your Manners?!
I do not slurp. But I believe my Japanese yatai comrades that slurping displays a passion for cuisine and can improve the ramen's taste... By Jake Pass
Nov 1, 2006Now Reports
Takachiho Yokagura
Saturated with the myths of old Japan, Takachiho is home to the settings of many famous stories, such as the cave in which the sun goddess Amaterasu hid herself away, and the great...
Oct 1, 2006Now Reports
Karatsu Kunchi
The Karatsu Kunchi is the Karatsu Shinto shrine's fall festival in the city of the same name in northwestern Saga Prefecture facing the Tsushima Strait.
Sep 1, 2006Now Reports
Budo
Budo (martial arts) means different things to different people. Originally, they were used simply to improve a person's ability to defend themselves, and ultimately, to injure anot...
Sep 1, 2006Now Reports
Speak American, Dammit!
Every non-American English teacher in Fukuoka has heard this dreaded phrase at least once... by Jessica Marie Frey
Aug 1, 2006Now Reports
You Don’t Say?!
If you live in Japan but don't speak Japanese, then you're the one who's been causing me all these problems. Let me explain: every time I go into a McDonalds, they flip the menu ov...
Jul 1, 2006Now Reports
Temple Trek
Japan's temples and shrines are must see attractions. Kyoto, Nara, and Kamakura are such well known spots, we often forget the treasures right here in Fukuoka.
Jul 1, 2006Now Reports
Soak up the Sun
It's the age-old question, literally, and it's happened to all of us at least a few times. by Courtney Brigham