{"id":71915,"date":"2016-03-29T09:44:28","date_gmt":"2016-03-29T00:44:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/?post_type=feature&#038;p=71674"},"modified":"2017-06-13T12:46:31","modified_gmt":"2017-06-13T03:46:31","slug":"apr-2016-fukuoka-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/apr-2016-fukuoka-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Apr 2016 Fukuoka Now"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Spring has firmly sprung in Fukuoka! In the spirit of celebrating all things fresh and new, we\u2019ve put together <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/feature\/now-trending\/\">Now Trending<\/a>, a report on some of the hottest trends in Fukuoka. Want to explore outside the city? Take the Flower Viewing and Fruit Picking Day Trip! Visit a flower park, wander the streets of old Yame, try Wagyu or eel for lunch, then go strawberry picking! (Details on p.13). Dip into Japanese subculture with a trip to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/food\/sanatorium\/\">Sanatorium<\/a>, a medical clinic-themed cafe which is as cute as it is creepy. Looking for a <em>hanami<\/em> spot? Visit Nishi Koen to see both <em>sakura<\/em> and this month\u2019s spot pick, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/feature\/month-fukuoka-april\/\">Terumo Jinja Shrine<\/a>. If you want to try <em>soba<\/em> made with hand-ground buckwheat, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/food\/edo-soba-wabisuke\/\">Edo Soba Wabisuke<\/a>. And for <em>sushi<\/em> prepared by a professional chef who travels overseas introducing Japanese cuisine to the world, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/food\/sushi-naniwa\/\">Sushi Naniwa<\/a>. Plus the hottest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/archive\/\">events<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/feature\/fukuoka-city-bulletin-april\/\">city bulletin<\/a> and a handy map. Read it all here or download the PDF below. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Expand the viewer below to browse the magazine\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<div data-configid=\"3209099\/34464382\" style=\"width:640px; height:454px;\" class=\"issuuembed\"><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/e.issuu.com\/embed.js\" async=\"true\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>This Month:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/feature\/month-fukuoka-april\/\" >April 2016<\/a><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/fn208-nishi-koen-002.jpg?resize=300%2C200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"fn208 nishi koen 002\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-71374\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Gourmet:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/food\/sushi-naniwa\/\" >Sushi Naniwa<\/a><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/fn208-gourmet-naniwa-001.jpg?resize=300%2C200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"fn208 gourmet naniwa 001\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-71426\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Now Trending:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/feature\/now-trending\/\">The latest trends for locals\u2026and visitors too! <\/a><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/fn208-labo-003.jpg?resize=300%2C200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"fn208 labo 003\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-71485\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>City Bulletin:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/feature\/fukuoka-city-bulletin-april\/\">April 2016<\/a><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/sakura-1.jpg?resize=300%2C199&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"sakura\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-71552\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fukuoka Topics:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/feature\/new-wholesale-produce-market-island-city\/\" >New Wholesale Produce Market in Island City<\/a><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/fn208-fukuoka-topic.jpg?resize=300%2C202&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"fn208 fukuoka topic\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-71560\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also New Online!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/2016\/03\/fukuoka-sakura-and-ohanami-guide\/\">Fukuoka Sakura and Ohanami Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/fn195-Surfing-0011.jpg?resize=300%2C198&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"fn195-Surfing-0011\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-59823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/fn195-Surfing-0011.jpg?resize=300%2C198&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/fn195-Surfing-0011.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/2016\/03\/clam-digging-guide-2016\/\">Clam Digging Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/muromigawa-1.jpg?resize=300%2C199&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"muromigawa 1\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-71419\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/2016\/03\/fukuoka-nanohana-guide-2016\/\">Nanohana Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/nanohana_nokoislandpark.jpg?resize=300%2C200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"(Photo: provided by the City of Fukuoka)\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-71449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/nanohana_nokoislandpark.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/nanohana_nokoislandpark.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/2016\/03\/cruising-fine-dining-around-hakata-bay\/\">Cruising &#038; Fine Dining Around Hakata Bay<\/a><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/fn208-mariera-2.jpg?resize=300%2C199&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"fn208 mariera 2\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-71569\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/2016\/03\/dr-isabel-jones-working-women-ageing-society-international-conference\/\">Dr. Isabel Jones and the Working Women in an Ageing Society International Conference<\/a><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/isabel-wwas-feb-2016-079-Version-2.jpg?resize=240%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Dr. Isabel Jones talks to Fukuoka Now about the conference on gender and ageing she is organising in Fukuoka.\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-71210\" \/> <\/p>\n<p><strong>And don\u2019t forget our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/archive\/\">event listings!<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/fn208-events-collage.jpg?resize=640%2C426&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"fn208 events collage\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-71676\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/fn208-events-collage.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/fn208-events-collage.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spring has firmly sprung in Fukuoka! In the spirit of celebrating all things fresh and new, we\u2019ve put together Now Trending, a report on some of the hottest trends in Fukuoka. Want to explore outside the city? 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