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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...
Oct 31, 2016Now Reports
Experience Sumo at the November Tournament
Have you ever noticed an influx of big men sporting topknots in November? That’s because the November Tournament (aka “Kyushu Basho”) of the Grand Sumo takes place in Fukuoka ever...
Oct 25, 2016Now Reports
Nokonoshima Cosmos in Photos – 2016
Head to the north of Nokonoshima Island for a spectacle that is rivalled by few others: a field of 300,000 cosmos in full bloom. The island is just a 10-minute ferry ride from the ...
Oct 12, 2016Now Reports
Kurume Kasuri Tour by Fukuoka Now
Fukuoka Now is pleased to announce this very special tour to see one of Kurume's finest traditional manufacturing processes: Kurume Kasuri. This full-day tour includes a delicious ...
Sep 28, 2016Now Reports
This Month in Fukuoka – October 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 October featurin...
Sep 27, 2016Now Reports
Fukuoka to Host the America’s Cup Yacht Race
You may have stayed up late watching the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio this summer, but did you know another world famous sporting event is coming to closer shores this fall?...
