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Feb 28, 2014Now Reports
Super Sakura Spots: Nishi Park and Terumo Shrine
Located on a hill jutting into Hakata Bay, Nishi Park provides stunning views of the bay as well as Nokonoshima and Shikanoshima islands from its observation deck. Its wealth of na...
Feb 28, 2014Now Reports
Kyle Ricks
When it comes to haute cuisine, New Yorker Kyle Ricks knows his onions. He has worked in top end NYC eateries, alongside famous fusion chefs such as David Bouley, and privately for...
Feb 28, 2014Now Reports
Yanagibashi Market Report
Yanagibashi Market, or ‘Hakata’s kitchen’ as it is sometimes known, has been supplying Fukuoka’s restaurants and residents alike with the freshest fish, veg...
Feb 24, 2014Now Reports
Beachside Horseback Riding in Itoshima
Fukuoka Now’s Nick & Emiko discover a unique beach activity not far from Fukuoka City. It was by chance while on a walk along the beach we spotted what thought were a few large...
Feb 19, 2014Now Reports
Owl Cafe opens in Fukuoka
Cat cafes are so 2013! This year the trend is definitely owl cafes, and the Fukuoka’s first opened inside the Kawabata Arcade this January. After an explanation of rules and protoc...
Feb 3, 2014Now Reports
February Grand Kabuki Report 2014
Hakataza kicks off its 15th year in 2014 with the February Grand Kabuki, and I had the pleasure of attending on opening day on Sunday, Jan. 2. As a newcomer to kabuki, I was not su...
Jan 28, 2014Now Reports
February 2014 Fukuoka Now Magazine
It's February in Fukuoka and love is in the air! Go strawberry picking with your sweetheart (or friends and family!) using our Strawberry Picking Guide. This month we also introduc...
Jan 28, 2014Now Reports
Test Your Knowledge of Fukuoka
If you think you know Fukuoka, then you can try taking the Fukuoka Kentei (Fukuoka Proficiency Test) that starts in March 2014. The aim of the test is to deepen affection for Fukuo...
Jan 28, 2014Now Reports
Roro
Hailing from Orlando, Florida, Roro came to Japan in 2009 to challenge himself and breakout from the hiphop scene back home. The producer, rapper and songwriter started performing ...
Jan 28, 2014Now Reports
The Spirit of Japan
In 1867, a young and talented French army officer by the name of Jules Brunet arrives in Japan as part of a military mission to modernize the Shogun's army. This mission, however, ...