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Nov 7, 2012Now Reports
Theater Review : Jane Eyre at Hakata-za
Jane Eyre (musical) at Hakata-za (Japanese version) Review by Matt Perkins, (Nov. 2012) Any fan of Jane Eyre, or of musical theatre, will enjoy this faithful, never overblown adapt...
Oct 30, 2012Now Reports
Hakata-ori’s close associations with Buddhism
The Hakata-ori woven textile is a traditional Hakata craft as well known as the Hakata ningyo dolls. It has been popular for centuries for use in kimono and obi as a silk textile d...
Oct 30, 2012Now Reports
Francine Méoule
Francine Méoule, the new Director of the Institut français du Japon – Kyushu, is keen to get started in her new role bridging France and Kyushu through culture. Francine has spent ...
Oct 30, 2012Now Reports
Time to Say Goodbye
I am going to write some words I never thought I’d write: Of all the places I’ve ever left, Fukuoka is by far the most recent. After 16 years in Fukuoka, 19 in Japan, and 20 in Asi...
Oct 29, 2012Now Reports
Special: AIDS Day 2012 in Fukuoka
For the past eight years, the number of cases of HIV and AIDS has been over 1,000 per year. In Fukuoka City there were 32 cases of HIV infection including cases of AIDS a combined ...
Oct 26, 2012Now Reports
8 Weekend Events for Fukuoka
Stuck for something to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered with everything from Oktoberfest and Halloween events to a free day at the zoo and more! Here are Fukuoka Now staff’s ...
Oct 24, 2012Now Reports
AND THE WINNERS ARE!…
The first five contestants for the 2012 Gaikokujin Star Tanjo event have been selected! Congratulations to Shawntae Stephens, Jaye Ludlow, Johnny Price, Eric Nicholas and Keith Lau...
Oct 5, 2012Now Reports
Long Weekend – 8 Great Events!
Looking for something to do over the long weekend? Fukuoka Now has eight great ideas for things to do between Oct. 6~8. There’s something for everyone: ranging from international a...
Oct 4, 2012Now Reports
Photo Report– Hop Step Bike!
From Sep. 30~Oct. 4, Fukuoka hosted a conference for the SIU (Societe Internationale d’Urologie), bringing an influx of doctors and scholars from overseas to town. For two days dur...
Oct 2, 2012Now Reports
Hakata Akihaku 2012
Hakata Autumn tour – Hakata Akihaku 2012 The Hakata area comes alive in fall, with the Akihaku (Autumn Festa)- a series of colorful events and festivals from October to November. A...