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Sake in Fukuoka

While in Japan sake (酒) refers to alcohol in general, to the outside world it means just one thing, the usually clear, fairly strong ‘rice wine’ that is served at your local Japane...

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Salvatore Cuomo

On Feb. 11 Salvatore Cuomo, the man who brought the Neopolitan pizza to Japan, opened his new restaurant in Hakata: Salvatore Cuomo Market. This restaurant is Salvatore’s first ven...

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So, Who Was Mr. Watanabe?

Watanabe-dori is the north-south thoroughfare that runs through Tenjin in downtown Fukuoka. It is lined with commercial buildings and offices and is always bustling with people and...

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Hanayama

Among the city's 150 year-old yatai, Hanayama is truly unique. Unlike the bustling rows of food stalls in other parts of town, Hanayama sits alone on the approach to Hakozaki Shrin...

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Interview: Wataru Aso, President, Fukuoka Airport Building

Fukuoka Airport is well known as one of the most conveniently located airports in the world. We spoke with Wataru Aso, the president of Fukuoka Airport Building to learn more about...

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Oz Roo – New Australian Restaurant & Bar In Daimyo

Congratulations to Ben (Takashi Wada) on recent opening of “Oz Roo” / オージールー. It’s a brand new and cozy little spot in Daimyo with menu filled with Australian foods and drinks. The...

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Cirque Du Soleil: Ovo in Fukuoka

Feb 20. Darkness falls over the audience of the opening night of the Fukuoka leg of Cirque du Soleil’s Ovo Tour. All eyes face the one illuminated object in the room, the giant egg...

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March 2015 Fukuoka Now

Cowabunga! Winter is the best time to catch waves on this side of Kyushu so we’ve prepared a guide to everything you need to know to enjoy surfing around Fukuoka. Slip on a wetsuit...

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