Now Reports

Fukuoka Asia Collection (FACo) SS13 Report

Now in its fifth year, the Fukuoka fashion industry event attracted no less than 7,446 fashion-loving guests to the Hakata-ku Kokusai Convention Center. Ticket prices ranged from ¥...

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Ohanami with Chandon Fukuoka 2013

Ohanami (cherry blossom viewing) season is upon us! Whilst the sakura trees are full of euphoric pink blossoms, there’s no better chance to celebrate the start of spring. The perfe...

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‘Walk like a Samurai’ – A Kabuki Workshop

‘Walk like a Samurai’ – A Kabuki Workshop by Matt Perkins In December 2012, the death of the famous actor Kanzaburo Nakamura bought Kabuki to the attention of international n...

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Two Theater Reviews: We’re Gonna Go Dancing /Aoi tori Aoi Tori Aoi …

Mary-Rose Shand and Matt Perkins come from the UK, currently studying Japanese at the Japan University of Economics in Fukuoka. Recently the pair have attended a handful of interes...

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Kitakyushu Costco Opening Report

Fukuoka Now attended the pre-opening event at the new Kitakyushu Costco warehouse located in Yahatanishi-ku. Hundreds of VIP guests, suppliers and staff attended. Costco co-founder...

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Tasting Monitors Wanted!

Fukuoka Food Monitor Event – March 2013 Fukuoka Now is helping to produce an event in which resident foreigners will be polled to learn more about the kinds of Japanese foods...

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Interview with Erica Yamada, Space GIGA theatre troupe

Interview with Erica Yamada, director of Space GIGA theatre troupe ‘Every Person is Giant’: Japanese Small Theatre by Matt Perkins Erica Yamada sees herself as part of group of art...

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WIN a Free Bungy Jump!

From Mar. 16 to Mar. 31, 2013, Bungy Japan will descend upon the tiny town of Itsuki-Mura to offer everyone the chance to experience world class bungy thrills in a stunning locatio...