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Dec 19, 2016Now Reports
Recruiting Foreigners to Sing in Japanese at Karaoke Festival
The Fukuoka Shunsetsu Executive Committee is recruiting foreign participants for a Karaoke festival on Jan. 15...
Nov 29, 2016Now Reports
World AIDS Day Fukuoka 2016
There were 1,006 cases of HIV infection and 428 cases of AIDS reported in 2015 - a combined total of 1,434 cases. For the past 12 years, the number of cases of HIV and AIDS has bee...
Nov 29, 2016Now Reports
Hakozakigu Shrine Flea Market 2016
This Sunday, the streets surrounding Hakata’s Hakozakigu Shrine saw the arrival of one of Kyushu’s most comprehensive flea markets. These usually quiet alleyways...
Nov 28, 2016Now Reports
This Month in Fukuoka – December 2016
Welcome to Fukuoka Now! Since 1998 our team of local experts have been introducing the best of Fukuoka to the world. Here are our This Month picks for the month of December, featur...
Nov 28, 2016Now Reports
December 2016 Fukuoka Now
As the year comes to a close, Fukuoka Now celebrates some of the standout restaurants and cafes we’ve been to this year in our Foodie Flashback 2016. We also feature important info...
Nov 25, 2016Now Reports
Iimori Shrine: Keeper of Ancient Rituals
Located at the foot of Mt. Iimori in Nishi Ward, Iimori Shrine is an ancient shrine said to have been founded in 859 and dedicated to the mountain itself. The shrine used to have t...
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 18, 2016Now Reports
Tour De Arita 2016 – In Photos
The third Tour de Arita classic car meeting was held over two days on Sat. 12th and Sun. 13th of November. The event is growing in popularity and this year 52 vehicles took part, w...
Nov 15, 2016Now Reports
Kyushu Rainbow LGBTQ+ Parade in Fukuoka – 2016
Buoyed by good weather, there was an atmosphere of excitement in the park. The mood was vibrant but friendly and welcoming. From 10:00, there was a steady stream of people, and by ...
Nov 2, 2016Now Reports
Itoshima’s Oyster Hut Season Begins!
Dining at Itoshima’s famous kakigoya (oyster huts) is a must-do winter activity. This year, the huts officially opened on Sat., Oct. 29. when the JF Itoshima Kishishin-machi oyster...