Now Reports

Ikkokudo Kiyokawa

Not far from Yanagibashi Market, Ikkokudo opened in August 2001. Owner Kazuki Fukunaga was born and raised in the area and began his culinary career at 16, working in the kitchen o...

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Ardit Como

Just a few months since moving to Fukuoka with his family from Albania, Ardit is already spreading infectious smiles on the faces of locals. Juggling a busy schedule as a certified...

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Creating Fukuoka’s Future

In March 2014, Fukuoka was selected as one of the Japanese government's National Strategic Special Zones. The purpose of the zones is to foster competitive industries in certain re...

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Nagahama Fish Market Citizen’s Day – Report

Every half-decent guidebook of Japan introduces going to the fish market as a must-do. Why? To find out, Fukuoka Now checked out a recent public day at the city’s central wholesale...

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Dondoyaki Fire Burning

With 2015 now underway, it’s time to bring down those Christmas and New Year’s decorations. But wait – don’t just chuck them in the trash, your neighbours might give you a di...

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January 2015 Fukuoka Now

The first issue of 2015 kicks off with a look at Fukuoka’s Tastiest Markets - namely “Depachika”, the basement floors of Fukuoka’s four large department stores. On the Snapshot pag...

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Fukuoka Depachika Guide

Literal translation: “department store underground”, depachika are a foodie’s heaven! Located on the first or second basement floors of department stores they host the biggest sele...

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Bobby Judo

From a simple cooking blog to semi-regular TV appearances, Bobby Judo has risen to become a local star. Initially attracted to Japan through his interest in Zen Buddhism, Bobby beg...

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