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Apr 5, 2017Now Reports
Fukuoka Castle Sakura Festival Extended – Sakura Guide Update
Due to the the later than expected blooming of sakura trees the Fukuoka Castle Sakura Festival has been extended 6 additional days until April 9. It was originally scheduled to en...

Mar 28, 2017Now Reports
Kurume Kasuri Expo 2017 – Photo Report
On March 18th and 19th the twentieth anniversary of the Kurume Kasuri Expo was held and attracted more people than ever – including us! Twenty-eight manufacturers displayed t...

Mar 23, 2017Now Reports
Udon Paradise in Fukuoka – Photo Report
We just got back from slurping up some very yummy udon. Check out these snapshots! So if you love udon, then here’s your paradise!

Dec 12, 2016Now Reports
Fukuoka Countdown Guide 2016-17
What are you doing this New Year’s eve? With the end of the year sneaking up on us, it’s time to make plans! While most Japanese go home to spend time with their families and visit...

Nov 25, 2016Now Reports
Hakata Light Up Walk 2016 – Mini Guide
Until Nov. 27, thirteen shrines and temples near Hakata Station will be spectacularly illuminated every evening between 17:30 and 21:00, allowing you to see the temples in, quite l...

Sep 25, 2016Now Reports
Honjo Kakashi Matsuri – Scarecrow Festival
Today we visited a small village inhabited by scarecrows! As this is the year of the monkey, many monkeys represented too. The festival runs until Oct. 22. The red flower is 彼岸花 “h...

Sep 14, 2016Now Reports
Hojoya 2016 Photo Report
We went to Hojoya on Tuesday and took some snaps which you can see below. The festival continues until Sunday, Sep. 18 – Don’t miss it, and check out our full guide before yo...

Jul 27, 2016Now Reports
A Cat-tastic Day at Cat Fair 2016
As the self-proclaimed cat lady of the office, I declared this very special outing and report mine before anyone knew what I was talking about. Not a “cat-person”? Had a bad experi...

Jul 25, 2016Now Reports
Exploring Gundam World 2016 – The Origin of Mecha
If you’re a Gundam enthusiast, or an avid anime lover, the Gundam World Exhibition 2016 is definitely an event you don’t want to miss! This year, Nishitetsu Hall in Solaria Stage, ...

Jul 21, 2016Now Reports
Foreign Acts at Sunset Live 2016
At Sunset Live 2016, over 80 live artists will be rocking Keya Beach in Itoshima over two days (Sep. 3 (Sat.), Sep. 4 (Sun.))! As well as top Japanese artists, there will be great ...