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Jul 7, 2023Now Reports
Fukuoka Now Fireworks Guide 2023
Summer in Japan isn’t complete without experiencing at least one hanabi taikai (fireworks festival)! Fireworks (花火, hanabi) have long been an integral part of Japanese summers. Ori...
Jul 7, 2023Now Reports
The Countdown Begins! World Aquatics Championships 2023 Fukuoka
The World Aquatics Championships, a gathering of world-class athletes, will be held over 17 days in Fukuoka, from Friday, July 14th to Sunday, July 30th, 2023. Equally important as...
Jun 27, 2023Now Reports
Slam Dunk Returns: The Legacy Scores Again & The Fukuoka Connection
In the world of Japanese manga, which has birthed countless masterpieces, there is one work that stands out, a creation that has been well-known and beloved for a long time. That w...
Jun 21, 2023Now Reports
Hakata Gion Yamakasa Kazariyama Guide 2023
Hakata Gion Yamakasa is a traditional festival in Fukuoka with a history of more than 770 years, held from July 1 to 15 every year, and the most popular early summer event...
Jun 21, 2023Now Reports
Hakata Gion Yamakasa Guide 2023
It's likely you've already seen men, dressed in traditional loincloths, sprinting through the streets. These energetic individuals are participating in Hakata Gion Yamakasa, the mo...
Jun 16, 2023Now Reports
Fukuoka Beach Guide 2023
It’s summertime and the livin’ is easy in Fukuoka! It’s also the perfect time to clear your schedule and hit the beach for some sun, sand and waves. Fukuoka City ranks first amongs...
Jun 15, 2023Now Reports
Choosing Sides: An In-depth Look at Japanese Nationality Laws
Legal systems vary globally in their protocols for conferring nationality. Some nations, including the United States, Brazil, and Peru, grant citizenship by birthright, while other...
Jun 9, 2023Now Reports
Fukuoka Public Pool Guide 2023
Fukuoka is peppered with public municipal swimming pools perfect for every season. With indoor pools that offer year-round ideal swimming conditions regardless of the weather, and ...
May 25, 2023Now Reports
A Floating Forest: The Temporary Shrine Amidst Renovation at Dazaifu Tenmangu
A major renovation has begun on the main sanctuary of Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, an important cultural property of Japan. In anticipation of the grand festival in 2027, marking 1125 ...
May 19, 2023Now Reports
Fukuoka Hydrangea Viewing Guide 2023
While the rainy season might seem burdensome with wet shoes, carrying an umbrella everywhere, and being confined indoors, it does have its charms. Notably, the stunning ajisai (hy...