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Special Report! Tenjin Vivre

Vivre is one of the most interesting malls in Tenjin, full of shops for teens to lower twenties. Young, stylish girls will certainly be satisfied with ample clothing and fashion ac...

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September 2012 Fukuoka Now Magazine

In this month’s Fukuoka Now magazine we get cultural, diving into Fukuoka's art and film scenes! We explore Fukuoka's museums and galleries for art souvenirs in a special 4-page li...

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Fukuoka City Establishes a “Cute Ward”

Up until yesterday Fukuoka City was made up of six wards: Chuo-ku, Minami-ku, Higashi-ku, Sawara-ku, and Hakata-ku. However today a seventh “virtual” ward was created. ...

Funky Panty – Fukuoka’s All Girl Jazz Band

All-girl, big band jazz group “Funky Panty” have a repertoire spanning jazz, latino and even J-pop. They currently have 20 members, but are looking for more to join their crusade o...

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The Appealing Hakozaki Shrine and its Historical Sakura Gate

Hojoya is a festival heralding the advent of autumn in Hakata. It is a lively event during which many open-air stalls line the approach to the Hakozaki shrine. Many people turn out...

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Forking Out to Make Nuclear Power History

It has been 18 months since the horrific live broadcast of the Fukushima Daichii Nuclear Power Plant reactors explosion wreaked fear and dread throughout Japan. Visions of Chernoby...

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Duncan A. Stephenson

Otherwise known as Das -- stemming from his stage name, Das Funkt -- Duncan is far from your typical DJ. A dedicated follower of electronic music hailing from London, England, Dunc...

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Fukuoka Art Souvenirs

Fukuoka Now’s Ellery and writer Rachel shop at Fukuoka’s museums for unique souvenirs.

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