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Jul 30, 2014Now Reports
The Twenty-four Horsemen of Kuroda
Kanbei Kuroda and his son Nagamasa founded the Fukuoka Domain, but they encountered many difficulties along the road to daimyohood. All the while, the Kurodas, who were originally ...
Jul 22, 2014Now Reports
POWER FES 2014 Photo Report
Yesterday’s Umi no Hi (Marine Day 7/21) public holiday was celebrated in a huge way on Jigyohama Beach (next to Momochi Beach) with POWER FES 2014. As billed, it turned out to be W...
Jul 17, 2014Now Reports
Ichiran Opens New Factory, Museum, Restaurant, Shop and Garden in Itoshima
Today, July 17, Manabu Yoshitomi, President of Ichiran (famous pork-broth ramen restaurant chain) presided over the opening of “Ichiran’s Mori” a new ~92,560 square meter developme...
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...
Jul 9, 2014Now Reports
CrossFit Hakata – New Open Report!
Yesterday we dropped by CrossFit Hakata, the first and only CrossFit gym in Kyushu. “CrossFit” – what’s that? It’s described as a highly efficient way to build strength and conditi...
Jul 7, 2014Now Reports
Michelin Guide Fukuoka & Saga 2014
Today, (July 7, 2014) at the Okura Hotel in Fukuoka City, a pre-launch event was held for the release of “Michelin Guide Fukuoka & Saga 2014 – Special Edition”, the lates...
Jul 4, 2014Now Reports
Blue Mister Donut Unveiled in Tenjin
As summer starts to heat up in Japan, Mister Donut stores are helping their customers to feel cool by transforming eight stores icy blue, nationwide! Fukuoka’s blue Mister Donut wa...
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...
Jun 27, 2014Now Reports
Yan Zhang
From organizing welcome events at the Port of Hakata, to sharing information, resources and maps with overseas visitors, Yan Zhang is always busy as the only non-Japanese employee ...
Jun 27, 2014Now Reports
July 2014 Fukuoka Now
Summer is here and the living is easy… really easy here in Fukuoka! In this month’s issue - and in greater detail on the Fukuoka Now website we cover a lot. On the cover is Amy Hou...