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Oct 1, 2015Now Reports
JR Kyushu Student Pass Report – A Gourmet Adventure
Hello there, fellow Fukuoka Now readers. My name is Fabian, and I’m a university student currently studying at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University in Beppu, Oita. It is an honor to...

Jul 14, 2015Now Reports
Hiking Guide: Ibarayama and Raizan
Ibarayama (井原山 – 983m) and Raizan (雷山 – 955m) To the south of Itoshima’s Keya Beach lie the twin peaks of Ibarayama (983m) and Raizan (955m) and one of Fukuoka’s best h...

Jul 10, 2015Now Reports
Lotus Viewing in Maizuru Park, Fukuoka
The moats of Maizuru Park are at their most beautiful this time of year. The heat that brings on such dread in many residents also has its advantages: it ushers in the lotus season...

May 13, 2015Now Reports
James Bond Skyfall Island – Gunkanjima, Nagasaki
If you have not yet heard of Gunkanjima Island (also known as Hashima Island or Battleship Island) then you have almost certainly seen it. It is the ruined island that was made fam...

Feb 28, 2015Now Reports
Kujukushima Pearl Sea Resort Daytrip
With its stunningly beautiful islands and famous Umu Kirara Aquarium, Kujukushima Pearl Sea Resort offers a fantastic way to enjoy the winter sunshine this February! Just two hours...

Jan 16, 2015Now Reports
Hiking Guide: Kaya-san
Kaya-san (可也山 – 365m) The Itoshima region is renowned for its long, sandy beaches, surf culture and winter oyster season. But it is also a hiker’s paradise, combining technic...

Jan 12, 2015Now Reports
Kyushu Ski & Snowboard Mini-Guide
With the cold weather settling in, the much awaited skiing and snowboarding season has arrived! You don’t have to travel all the way to Hokkaido to play in the snow; Fukuoka and Ky...

Dec 26, 2014Now Reports
Special New Year’s Public Transportation in Fukuoka
Spending the New Years’ holiday at home is fine, but why not go to a temple, a shrine, or to parties and events? Since special trains and buses are scheduled for New Year’s Day, yo...

Dec 16, 2014Now Reports
Christmas Services in Fukuoka 2014
The churches listed below offer Christmas worship services or mass in English, Korean, or Spanish. Catholic Daimyo-machi Church / カトリック大名町教会 2-7-7 Daimyo, Chuo-ku 092-741-3687 (For...

Nov 13, 2014Now Reports
Hiking Guide: Hiko-san
Hiko-san 英彦山 (1,200m) Hiko-san is one of Kyushu’s finest hikes and, located just an hours drive from Fukuoka, one of the best opportunities to challenge your legs with a slightly t...