Now Reports

Number Shot

Opened last February, Number Shot, whose name is a play on words with namba shotto (“whatcha doin’” in Kyushu dialect) prides itself in serving fresh...

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Chikugo Now! Tour Jan. 2018 – Berries, Shrines, Wines and Frogs?

Following our first peak into the Chikugo area back in November, round two of the popular tour showcased a new range of attractions in the south-central of Fukuoka Prefecture. With...

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Chocolate Festival: Salon du Chocolat 2018 – Report

The Salon du Chocolat 2018 opens today, Jan. 25 in Iwataya, but Fukuoka Now attended a pre-open event on the 24th. Check out our photos taken at the event. Prepare to drool!

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January 2018 Fukuoka Now

This month’s issue is special in more ways than one. For one, there’s an extra four pages of contents, it’s the last of the year, and it marks the beginning of Fukuoka Now’s 20th y...

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Hatsu-koshin and Monkey Masks: An Interesting Combination of Old Beliefs

When you stroll around Fukuoka, you may notice some houses with monkey masks hanging over the entrance. These simple unglazed masks may have...

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Fukuoka’s Comfort Curator – U-houseing

This month, John (USA) reports on a furniture shop in Fukuoka that promises to make your life here more comfortable. It’s also a great place to find some made-in-Japan, useful souv...

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Rooftop Oyster Barbecue in Tenjin – Isogai Menchanko no Kakigoya

Many foodies want to try creamy Itoshima oysters at their freshest, but getting out to the oyster huts of Itoshima without a car can be difficult. That’s one of the reasons that Is...

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Mashica

Mashica, a popular izakaya-style wine bar from Osaka, has chosen Fukuoka for its second shop, and is located just off of Shoninbashi-dori. The sommelier owner, Masakazu Imao, curat...

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