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https://i0.wp.com/www.fukuoka-now.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/christmas-market-hakata-2018-168-1.jpg?fit=1400%2C933&ssl=11400933The Beatles’ lyrics “It was twenty years ago today…” comes to mind as this month marks the twentieth year of publication of Fukuoka Now magazine! Huge thanks to the many people who worked here or otherwise contributed to and participated in what we do. And thank you for continuing to read! So, in this 240th issue, we...