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Dec 18, 2015Now Reports
Fukuoka Motor Show 2015 – Photo Report
The 5th Fukuoka Motor Show opened today and wow – what a feast for the eyes! Nine domestic and 25 international manufacturers are showcasing motorcycles and cars with the hot...
Dec 2, 2015Now Reports
Christmas Market Hakata Report 2015
The area in front of Hakata Station has been transformed into a glimmering winter wonderland this holiday season. Not only are there stunning winter illuminations lighting up the s...
Nov 11, 2015Now Reports
Hakata Basho Report
At Fukuoka Now’s Nippon Now! party, we held Fukuoka’s first ever sumo suit wrestling tournament! Men and women of all nationalities took part, including Indian, American, Cambodian...
Nov 6, 2015Now Reports
Hakushu Festival Report 2015
Seventy-seven lantern-adorned boats floating down four kilometers of canals; a whole community coming together with song, dance and festival spirit to honor a homegrown literary le...
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...
Sep 28, 2015Now Reports
Sumo Wrestling at Hakata Station, Fukuoka
This morning, three Brits, two Americans and a Canadian gathered in front of Hakata Station to practice their sumo techniques for Nippon Now’s Hakata Basho! First up were Adeline (...
Sep 10, 2015Now Reports
Sunset Live 2015 – Saturday Report
Fukuoka Now’s Jess McHugh attended the Saturday festivities of the three-day spectacular that was Sunset Live 2015. Here’s her report on the awesome sights and sounds of Kyushu’s h...
Sep 2, 2015Now Reports
Moët & Chandon Yukata Party at Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk 2015 Report
We were lucky enough to attend one of this summer’s last yukata parties, hosted by the delectable Moët & Chandon at the Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk. Taking the uchiwa (folding fan...
Aug 10, 2015Now Reports
Attack the Castle – August 2015
Over 70 Japanese-language students and foreign residents braved the fierce August heat to transform into ninjas and join the attack on Fukuoka Castle. The event is designed to teac...
Aug 9, 2015Now Reports
Isla de Salsa 2015 – Saturday Report
Fukuoka Now’s new Editor and dance enthusiast, Jess McHugh, shook her hips to the international beats of Isla de Salsa yesterday. Here’s her insider’s guide: Salsa, tango, bellydan...
