Now Reports

This Month in Fukuoka – September

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Kawaya

Fukuoka is the birthplace of many beloved soul foods, from ramen to motsunabe, but even die-hard locals may not realize that our yakitori is uniquely Fukuokan. What seems normal he...

• #Chuo-ku

Zombie Night Marathon – Report

On Saturday (8/22), Fukuoka Now had the opportunity to report on the Zombie Night Athletic Relay Marathon, an event that attracted nearly 600 runners/zombie-philes. At Hiraodai Par...

• #Kitakyushu

Morimoto Nohbutai – A Noh Experience

Fukuoka Now recently attended the trial run of a new Noh experience, one which is designed to help foreigners appreciate this complex art form. The venue was, to our surprise, a ho...

• #Chuo-ku

Attack the Castle – August 2015

Over 70 Japanese-language students and foreign residents braved the fierce August heat to transform into ninjas and join the attack on Fukuoka Castle. The event is designed to teac...

• #Tenjin

Isla de Salsa 2015 – Saturday Report

Fukuoka Now’s new Editor and dance enthusiast, Jess McHugh, shook her hips to the international beats of Isla de Salsa yesterday. Here’s her insider’s guide: Salsa, tango, bellydan...

• #Momochi / Nishijin

Teriha Spa Resort – Largest Spa in Kyushu

Onsen are great (once you get past the nakedness of it all), a wonderful tradition to experience; but there is another aspect of the Japanese bathing world which less tourists are ...

• #Higashi-ku

Fukuoka International Ballet Festival 2016 – First Report

Those who love pliés and pirouettes will be happy to hear that something very special is in the works. Last week, internationally seasoned ballet professionals Frank van Tongeren a...

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• #Fukuoka City
• #Kitakyushu