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Imazu Stone Fortification and Bishamon-yama

Imazu, in Nishi-ku, lies on the east coast of the Itoshima Peninsula. Blessed with oceans, mountains and unspoiled landscapes, it is also an important historical area. From ancient...

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March 2014 Fukuoka Now

The warm spring weather encouraged FN to take two trips this month! The first is a short hike at Genko Borui in Imazu. Just minutes from Tenjin, this walking course is full of hist...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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...

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...

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...