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Oct 29, 2015Now Reports
Nov 2015 Fukuoka Now
Fall has fallen upon Fukuoka, and all over the city leaves are taking on vibrant shades of red, orange and gold. Use our handy Koyo (autumn foliage) Guide to find the most beautifu...
Oct 28, 2015Now Reports
This Month in Fukuoka – November
Welcome to Fukuoka Now! Since 1998 our team of local experts have been introducing the best of Fukuoka to the world. Enjoy!
Oct 28, 2015Now Reports
Seimon-barai: Hakata’s Annual Bargain Sale
Every year in mid-November, the shopkeepers in Fukuoka’s shopping arcades hold a bargain sale called seimon-barai. To show their appreciation, shopkeepers offer their wares at barg...
Oct 23, 2015Now Reports
More Details On New Fukuoka – Helsinki Finnair Flight
A press conference was held today (Oct. 23, 2015) at the Grand Hyatt Fukuoka by Finnair for the recently announced non-stop Fukuoka – Helsinki route. In attendance were Fukuo...
Oct 22, 2015Now Reports
Quality and Maintenance – Secrets to Success
Interview with Toshifumi Ide, President, Marine Hydrotec Co., Ltd. Tell us about your company. We began as Uchida Marine Hydraulics Co., Ltd in December 1971, when Uchida Hydraulic...
Oct 20, 2015Now Reports
Meet R2-J1: R2-D2’s Japanese Cousin
Richard Napier Inoue had a dream. He dreamt that he had built a fully functioning R2-D2 robot. When he told people about this dream, however, everyone laughed at him (after all, th...
Oct 14, 2015Now Reports
Mugi Shochu – From Fukuoka to the World
A conversation with Motohiko Yoshida, CEO, Nishiyoshida Shuzo Co., Ltd. How did Nishiyoshida Become a Leading Mugi Shochu Distillery? Nishiyoshida formally became a distillery back...
Oct 14, 2015Now Reports
Taking the Suito Train to Yanagawa
Fukuoka Now had the opportunity to join Nishitetsu’s new Suito train on its first ever journey, and to explore the adorable and rustic city of Yanagawa. You don’t have to be ...
Oct 9, 2015Now Reports
Food Expo Kyushu 2015 Report
If Kyushu’s got a reputation for one thing, it’s for having a broad range of absolutely scrummy dishes. Food Expo Kyushu aims to introduce locals and visitors to all the delights t...
Oct 9, 2015Now Reports
Fukuoka Asian Party Report
It’s time to celebrate Asia! Our fair city is holding the Fukuoka Asian Party, an event dedicated to all the wonders of the continent Japan calls home. Fukuoka Now headed over to C...