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Nov 10, 2014Now Reports
Rental Bicycle Guide for Fukuoka
Fukuoka is a city filled with interesting places to visit: temples, shrines, historical sites, parks, and shopping districts. Of course, the buses and trains are convenient, but if...

Nov 4, 2014Now Reports
Dazaifu Historical Trail
Dazaifu is one of Fukuoka’s most historic towns, established as Kyushu’s government headquarters in the 7th century A.D. and the political hub of Kyushu for over 500 years. Dazaifu...

Oct 23, 2014Now Reports
Hiking Guide: Tenpaizan
Tenpaizan 天拝山 (258m) Tenpaizan is a perfect hike for those wanting to explore some of Fukuoka’s beautiful non-urban landscapes but who don’t want to take a Bear Grylls approach tow...

Oct 8, 2014Now Reports
CNN Report on Fukuoka
Last month a CNN television crew visited Fukuoka for the network’s first-ever report on our city. It was for a special edition of the their flagship travel show, “CNNgo” which airs...

Oct 3, 2014Now Reports
Kyushu Flea Market Autumn 2014 Guide
Autumn is high season for antique fairs/flea markets in Kyushu. Antique fairs used to be somewhat exclusive to dealers and connoisseurs. They enjoyed wheeling and dealing over the ...

Sep 26, 2014Now Reports
Motorcycling in Kyushu – Autumn Guide
Motorcycling in Kyushu – Autumn Guide by Greg O’Keefe Be sure to read Greg’s first article, published here in April 2013 We had been riding down a narrow road for which seeme...

Jul 11, 2014Now Reports
Yamakasa Kazariyama 2014 Report
Hakata Gion Yamakasa is in full swing! Although you still have to wait a few days for the main event (Oiyamakasa race on July 15), you can take the opportunity to visit fourteen de...

Jun 27, 2014Now Reports
What’s SUP Fukuoka? Stand Up Paddle Board!
Marine sports fans are truly spoilt for choice in Fukuoka. Hakata Bay offers friendly waters for yachting, while the beaches to the east or west boast pristine sandy beaches, waves...

May 28, 2014Now Reports
Fukuoka “World Cup 2014” Screening Guide
The 2014 World Cup runs from Jun. 12 ~ Jul. 13. Feel like watching the action with like minded fans? Fukuoka has a range of bars screening World Cup matches live (especially Japan ...

May 23, 2014Now Reports
This Weekend in Fukuoka (May 24~25)
Stuck for something to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered. Here are Fukuoka Now staff’s picks for weekend activities (May 24~25)… ––––– Event 1 ::: Fukuoka Softbank Hawks 5/23~...