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New Fukuoka-born app HalalMinds helps Muslims find Halal food in Japan

Muslims visiting or living in Japan can now check whether over half of all Japanese supermarket products are halal with a new app created in Fukuoka. Launched in November 2013, Hal...

Wayne Macpherson

Having studied business to doctorate level, and currently teaching future CEOs at Fukuoka universities, it’s not surprising that the enterprising Wayne Macpherson spotted a gap in ...

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Kashii-gu: A Shrine with Close Ties to the Imperial Court

Located in Higashi-ku, Kashii-gu Shrine is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan. According to legend, Empress Jingu had a shrine built in the year 200 in honor of her husband,...

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June 2014 Fukuoka Now

We get swept up in World Cup fever this month: as well as sharing the best places in Fukuoka to catch a World Cup match screening, we decided to explore Fukuoka’s local soccer scen...

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A-Gourmet Daishokurankai – Photo Report

“B-Gourmet” festivals which feature some of Japan’s more simple foods have been the rage in recent years. However the organizers of this event felt that Fukuoka would be better rep...

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IMS Beer Garden – 2014 Report

Each year “Nonobudo” and “Hakata Ono” two popular restaurants located inside IMS collaborate to produce a stylish beer garden on the rooftop of IMS. IMS has a rooftop? Yes they do,...

Hokkaido Fair in Fukuoka 2014 北海道フェアin福岡 – Photo Report

Are you a fan of Hokkaido foods? Visit the Hokkaido Fair in Fukuoka between May 15~18 at Tenjin Central Park. 180,000 visitors attended last year – and it’s no wonder why! Th...

Belgian Beer Weekend 2014 – Photo Report

Yesterday afternoon the clouds rose and the rain stopped just in time for the opening of “Belgian Beer Weekend” in front of Fukuoka City Hall. The event might be titled “weekend” b...

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