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Join the Music Festivals in Fukuoka, a City Alive with Sound

Fukuoka is known across Japan as a city with a vibrant musical culture. And when autumn arrives—especially in September...

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Chiang Mai: Sustainable Travel in Thailand’s Northern Gem

Thailand has long fascinated visitors with its mix of vibrant cities, historic temples, lush resorts, and of course, spicy cuisine...

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Nokonoshima, Fukuoka: New Shops NocoMart & Mommy Near the Pier

Two cheerful openings, steps from the pier—NocoMart brings back daily convenience, and Mommy serves Hiroshima‑style okonomiyaki and Southeast Asian dishes...

Olive Bay Hotel, Oshima: A Boutique Design Retreat in Saikai, Nagasaki

Just two hours by car from Fukuoka, we found ourselves on Oshima, a quiet island off the coast of Saikai City in Nagasaki Prefecture...

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Concierge Meeting: Connecting Fukuoka’s Frontline Ambassadors

At Fukuoka Now, our mission is to share the latest from Fukuoka and grow the city’s fanbase—among both international visitors and residents...

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Living and Working in Fukuoka: Real Talk on Immigration and Visas

On Thursday, July 31 Fukuoka Now hosted a successful edition of its “Fukuoka Now Presents” series with the event Legal Lifelines...

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Getting Ready for Tour de Kyushu 2025: A Day of Ceremony and Cycling

With just 75 days to go, Tour de Kyushu 2025 fever hit Hakata Station—and I was right in the middle of it. Under a blazing blue sky in Fukuoka, the mercury soared into the mid thir...

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Uoden Relocates to Nishinakasu with Breakfast, Seafood Bowls, and Shabu-Shabu

Hakata’s beloved Uoden has a new home. The popular restaurant, known for its refined take on Kyushu seafood and signature dishes like the mentaiko-and-ikura-topped omelet rice bowl...

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