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Jun 7, 2022Now Reports
Dual Citizenship and Naturalization
On June 2, a woman residing in Fukuoka Prefecture who had acquired American citizenship while practicing law in the U.S. took legal action asking the Japanese government to confirm...
May 31, 2022Now Reports
Tokoin Temple: Once a Treasure Trove of Cultural Assets
Tokoin Temple is said to have been built in 806 by Saicho (aka Dengyo Daishi). Originally a Tendai temple where Saicho preached, it became a Zen temple for a time before becoming a...
May 27, 2022Now Reports
Fukuoka Hydrangea Viewing Guide 2022
Rainy season can be a drag - wet shoes, lugging an umbrella around town, being stuck indoors - but it’s not all bad. Beautiful ajisai (hydrangea), meaning “water vessel”, are in fu...
May 27, 2022Now Reports
Momochi Now – Celebrate Father’s Day in Momochi!
Father's Day in 2022 is Sunday, June 19. Like Mother's Day, Father's Day is a holiday that originated in the United States with the idea that if there is a day to honor mothers, th...
May 20, 2022Now Reports
Fukuoka Firefly Watching Guide 2022
Since the weather has been warmer than usual fireflies are already appearing in some areas. It’s the start of firefly viewing season in Kyushu, so we’ve rounded up some of the best...
May 10, 2022Now Reports
Japanese Yen Depreciation and Foreign Direct Investment in Japan
The yen is depreciating in the foreign exchange market. In the past, it was said that the yen should be bought in times of contingency or crisis, but it seems that the crisis in Uk...
Apr 28, 2022Now Reports
Golden Week in Fukuoka Guide 2022
Looking for places to go and things to do over Golden Week? Check out our hand-picked lists of events and activities! There’s so much to see and do! Golden Week 2022 will be from F...
Apr 28, 2022Now Reports
Western-style architecture in Nishijin that conveys the spirit of education
Seinan Gakuin was founded in 1916 by American Baptist missionary C.K. Dozier. The Seinan Gakuin University Museum (Dozier Memorial Hall) is an invaluable piece of Western architect...
Apr 28, 2022Now Reports
Hakata Dontaku 2022 Guide
Dontaku, derived from the Dutch word Zondag (holiday), is one of the largest festivals in Japan, attracting two million spectators (pre-pandemic.) This year the event will be held ...
Apr 26, 2022Now Reports
Momochi Now – Golden Week Special 2022
Seaside Momochi is a 2.5km-long beach stretching from east to west, where iconic facilities such as Fukuoka Tower, the Fukuoka Dome, and international resort hotels are concentrate...
