Now Reports

Amu Plaza Hakata

Opened 2011 above JR Hakata Station this complex has 230 stores, 2 restaurant floors and a cinema.

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Canal City Hataka

An impressive 270 shops, plus restaurants, hotels and cinema complex. Ramen Stadium is a must-go!

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Hakata Bus Terminal

Connected to the bus terminal and Hakata Sta. Includes ¥100 store, bookstore and convenience store.

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Top 5 pints of Guinness in Fukuoka

As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, Hugh McCafferty (Fukuoka Now editor and bona fide Irishman) recommends the best places in Fukuoka to get a true taste of Ireland On 17 March, milli...

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If you go down to the club tonight, you’re sure of a big surprise

Hugh McCafferty, gauges the international community’s reaction to the current clamp-down on dancing in Fukuoka. As most regular clubbers will know, venues in Fukuoka have recently ...

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Cherry trees to brighten Nakasu

On Mar. 9, around 50 cherry trees were planted in Nakasu, Fukuoka’s “entertainment district”. The tree-planting project was promoted by Mrs. Fukidou a well know proprietor in Nakas...

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Kawabata

The Kawabata area is centered around Hakata’s oldest shopping arcade, which has been running since the mid-1950s. This 400m long street connects the Hakata-za Theater and Hakata Ri...

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Shirasukujira

Surrounded by plentiful seas, Fukuoka is renowned for its excellent seafood. Local izakaya chain Isogai is among the great places serving top-notch seafood brought in directly from...

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