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Feb 7, 2020Now Reports
The OneFive Villa Fukuoka – A New Riverside Hotel
With simple but attentive service, the focus here is on ensuring guests have a relaxing stay based on a concept the owner calls “Villax Time.” The logo is five interlinked rings...
Jan 29, 2020Now Reports
February 2020 Fukuoka Now
Lots happening this month in and around Fukuoka! If you enjoy sipping nihonshu then you won’t want to miss the Jojima Sake Festival & Brewery Hopping event on Feb. 15 & 16. All the...
Jan 28, 2020Now Reports
Rediscover the Magic of Goto, a World Heritage Site
At Tetoba, you can catch a glimpse of the new kind of culture that transplants have brought with them to the islands. Stop by for takeout, or stick around to relax and read. If you...
Jan 28, 2020Now Reports
Itoshima Now! February 2020
Did you know Itoshima is the largest producer of red snapper in Japan? It’s true. So what better dish to try on your next visit than tai chazuke. While available at countless resta...
Jan 28, 2020Now Reports
Shiro-uo: A Harbinger of Spring
In Fukuoka, a tiny fish called the shiro-uo (or ice goby in English) is considered a harbinger of spring. It measures about 4-5 cm and is transparent. Although it is often mistaken...
Jan 23, 2020Now Reports
Fukuoka Plum Blossom Guide 2020
25 spots in Fukuoka Prefecture for plum blossom viewing!
Jan 21, 2020Now Reports
Fukuoka Strawberry Picking Guide 2020
Strawberry picking is a popular activity in Japan between December and May and Fukuoka is famous for its big, sweet strawberries. Now’s the time to go-a-picking! If you have an app...
Jan 14, 2020Now Reports
Carlos Ghosn
Carlos Ghosn is gone, but what a powerful man! A regular person like me could never act like that. In this article, I would like to briefly analyze the Carlos Ghosn case and share ...
Dec 20, 2019Now Reports
Arita — The Origins of Japanese Porcelain
Arita is the birthplace of porcelain in Japan and since the first porcelain was fired in the early 17th century, the town has flourished as the center of porcelain production in Ja...
Dec 19, 2019Now Reports
Leaving a Will in Japan
Thankfully, I received a request from a reader about writing a will in Japan, and so I’m writing about that from a non-Japanese person’s perspective. We will all die someday. At th...
