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May 30, 2012 Now Reports
The Green Spaces at the Fukuoka Castle Ruins
Ohori Park is an extremely popular site for walking and jogging in an area noted for its water and greenery. Not as many people extend their walk to the site of the Fukuoka Castle ...
Apr 24, 2012 Now Reports
Fukuoka bus tours are great fun
The Fukuoka Open Top Bus tour became a hit soon after it began operation this spring. The open-air buses visit the major sightseeing locations in the city, and the view from the de...
Mar 29, 2012 Now Reports
Future Energy Sources in Hakata Bay
Attention has focused on natural, environmentally friendly energy since last year’s Tohoku disaster. That’s good news for Kyushu, because the region has a great deal of potential i...
Feb 13, 2012 Now Reports
Stalls Brighten Fukuoka Nights
Stalls are an indispensable part of the Fukuoka night scene. They appear throughout the town as dusk nears, and their operators begin preparing the oden, ramen, and other foods for...
Jan 26, 2012 Now Reports
Korokan: Full of New Discoveries
Korokan is the site that supported Fukuoka’s interaction with visitors from abroad in ancient times. It existed from the 7th to the 11th centuries as a guest house for delegations ...
Jan 1, 2012 Now Reports
New Year’s and the Traditional Flavors of Hakata
Many Japanese return to their hometowns for the holidays, and most of them use the opportunity to savor local cooking again while they’re home. One typical New Year’s dish is zoni,...
Dec 1, 2011 Now Reports
This Compact City is a Shopping Heaven
The opportunities for gift-giving will increase with Christmas and New Year’s approaching. Happily, several new shopping spots perfect for gift selection have opened their doors in...
Nov 1, 2011 Now Reports
Studying Hakata’s Traditional Crafts
Many traditional crafts that utilize manual dexterity still survive in Hakata. One facility where all of these crafts can be seen is the Hakata Traditional Craft Center.
Oct 1, 2011 Now Reports
Hail a Velotaxi and See the Traditional Culture of Hakata
Created in Germany, the environmentally friendly velotaxis are large tricycles designed to carry passengers as well as the driver. They’re starting to be seen in greater numbers in...
Sep 1, 2011 Now Reports
Focus on Asia: The Film Festival for Asia Today
The streets of Fukuoka come alive every autumn with a dazzling array of events for Asia Month. One of those events is the Focus on Asia Fukuoka International Film Festival.
