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Mar 17, 2017Now Reports
New videos introducing Kyushu’s Outlying Islands
From Fukuoka, the faraway is closer than you think. Within a direct plane or ferry ride lie some of Japan’s best-kept secrets: outlying islands that look and feel a world apart. Wh...

Mar 10, 2017Now Reports
See all of Fukuoka by Train and Bus with the Marutto Pass!
In January this year, Nishitetsu launched its new Marutto Pass, a one-day travel pass for foreign visitors. For ¥2,000 (children ¥1,000) the ticket allows you unlimited travel on N...

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 28, 2016Now Reports
How to Navigate the Fukuoka International Airport International Terminal
The Fukuoka Airport International Terminal is Fukuoka’s gateway to the world. Whether you’re departing or arriving, it’s useful, and most importantly relaxing, to be able to naviga...

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...

Nov 22, 2016Now Reports
Unveiling the Crafts of Kurume – Kurume Kasuri Tour Report
There is a rumor in the air: the fashion-world has cottoned on to Kurume Kasuri. Eager to see what the fuss is all about, Fukuoka Now took a day trip to Kurume City. Kurume, today,...

Nov 21, 2016Now Reports
Bungee Jump in Kyushu with Bungy Japan
Deep in Kumamoto Prefecture, in the land of tall mountains and deep valleys, lies the village of Itsuki. The village hugs the mountains, and on its western border, the land ...

Nov 10, 2016Now Reports
Tsushima Island Guide: a Hop, Skip and a Jump from Fukuoka
Take a plane 30 minutes northwest of Fukuoka and you’ll find yourself over Tsushima (対馬). Densely forested, and like much of Japan, extremely mountainous, the island has a total po...

Sep 30, 2016Now Reports
Hiking in Fukuoka
While Fukuoka may not be home to rugged alpine terrains such as those found in central Japan, there are plenty of destinations to keep hikers interested. In fact, the close proximi...

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...