{"id":72354,"date":"2015-12-21T10:26:48","date_gmt":"2015-12-21T01:26:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/?post_type=feature&#038;p=69072"},"modified":"2017-06-13T12:48:10","modified_gmt":"2017-06-13T03:48:10","slug":"jan-2016-fukuoka-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/jan-2016-fukuoka-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Jan 2016 Fukuoka Now"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s 2016! Want to celebrate the New Year in true Japanese style? Check out our New Year\u2019s guide (p.13~15) for special events and tips on how to properly pray at a shrine. This month, we recommend a visit to the Hakata Traditional Craft and Design Museum; stop by to view the weekly exhibits and have a cup of something warm &#8211; great after an excursion to Kushida Shrine. If you plan to visit Hakozaki Shrine this New Year, then take a break at Nagata Pan Hakozaki, a cozy bakery in a renovated old house. Soba is a must in the New Year, and we recommend Kikosoba Gen, where the noodles are made daily with freshly ground wheat. They also serve a mean <em>soba <\/em>pizza! In the mood for something meaty? Try BBQ &#038; Veg Butcher NYC, which serves only grass-fed beef (so it\u2019s rich in taste and soft in texture). Their Napolitan spaghetti, made using beet ketchup, is a must try! Plus, we\u2019ve got all the hottest events and the monthly City Bulletin. Read it all here or download the pdf below:<\/p>\n<div data-configid=\"3209099\/32080272\" 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=\"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/en\/feature\/this-month-in-fukuoka-january\/\">January 2016<\/a><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/fn205-nagata-pan-002-300x225.jpg?resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"fn205 nagata pan 002\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-69078\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Gourmet:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/en\/food\/bbq-and-veg-butcher-nyc\/\">BBQ &#038; Veg Butcher NYC\u200e<\/a><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/fn205-butcher-001-300x200.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"fn205 butcher 001\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-69105\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>New Year\u2019s in Fukuoka:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/en\/2015\/12\/hatsumode-in-fukuoka-2016\/ \u200e\">Hatsumode Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/torikai_hachimangu-300x200.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"torikai_hachimangu\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-69041\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/torikai_hachimangu.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/torikai_hachimangu.jpg?w=638&amp;ssl=1 638w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>City Bulletin: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/en\/feature\/fukuoka-city-bulletin-january\/\">January 2016<\/a><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/fn205-city-bulletin-hakataza-small-300x201.jpg?resize=300%2C201\" alt=\"fn205 city bulletin-hakataza small\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-69126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/fn205-city-bulletin-hakataza-small.jpg?resize=300%2C201&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/fn205-city-bulletin-hakataza-small.jpg?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fukuoka Topics: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/en\/feature\/tenjin-chikagai-a-european-themed-shopping-arcade\/\">Tenjin Chikagai: A European-themed Shopping Arcade<\/a><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/fn205-fukuoka-topic-288x300.jpg?resize=288%2C300\" alt=\"fn205 fukuoka topic\" width=\"288\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-69124\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also New Online!<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/en\/2015\/12\/rooftop-oyster-barbecue-in-tenjin-isogai-menchanko-no-kakigoya\/\">Rooftop Oyster Barbecue in Tenjin &#8211; Isogai Menchanko no Kakigoya<\/a><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/kakigoya-blog-nov-2015-011-300x200.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"kakigoya blog nov 2015 011\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-68540\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/en\/2015\/12\/kyushu-article-and-onsen-contests\/\">Kyushu Article and Onsen Contests<\/a><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/kyushucontestsftimg-300x165.jpg?resize=300%2C165\" alt=\"kyushucontestsftimg\" width=\"300\" height=\"165\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-68728\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/en\/2015\/12\/whole-square-fukuoka-opening-report\/\">Whole Square Fukuoka Opening Report<\/a><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/whole-square-dec-2015-001-300x200.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"whole square dec 2015 001\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-68649\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/en\/2015\/12\/fukuoka-foodies-wagyu-beef-lunch-report\/\">Fukuoka Foodies Wagyu Beef Lunch Report<\/a><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/fukuoka-foodies-nov-2015-001-300x200.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"fukuoka foodies nov 2015 001\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-68408\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/en\/2015\/12\/hakata-street-container\/\">Hakata Street Container<\/a><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/hakata-street-container-nov-2015-001-300x200.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"hakata street container nov 2015 001\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-68396\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/en\/2015\/11\/kyushu-rainbow-pride-report-2015\/\">Kyushu Rainbow Pride Report 2015: LGBT Parade<\/a><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/kyushu-rainbow-pride-nov-2015-crop-001-300x225.jpg?resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"kyushu rainbow pride nov 2015 crop 001\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-68126\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/en\/2015\/12\/tempting-timepieces-at-tokia-tenjin\/\">Tempting Timepieces at Tokia, Tenjin<\/a><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/tokia-report-dec-2015-001-300x200.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"tokia report dec 2015 001\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-68896\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/en\/2015\/12\/fukuoka-motor-show-2015-photo-report\/\">Fukuoka Motor Show 2015 &#8211; Photo Report<\/a><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/fukuoka-motor-show-2015-001-300x200.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"fukuoka motor show 2015 001\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-68948\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/fukuoka-motor-show-2015-001.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/fukuoka-motor-show-2015-001.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/en\/2015\/12\/eggs-your-way-at-eggs-n-things\/\">Any Way You Want Them: At Eggs \u2018n Things Fukuoka<\/a><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/fn204-eggs-n-things-nov-2015-004-300x200.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"fn204 eggs n things nov 2015 004\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-68216\" \/><br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Our Next PARTY!<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/en\/valentine2016\/\">Now Lounge Valentine\u2019s Party 2016<\/a> &#8211; Feb. 12 (Fri), 19:00~23:00 at Quantic<\/strong><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/fn205backcover-211x300.jpg?resize=211%2C300\" alt=\"fn205backcover\" width=\"211\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-68941\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/fn205backcover.jpg?resize=211%2C300&amp;ssl=1 211w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/fn205backcover.jpg?w=598&amp;ssl=1 598w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 211px) 100vw, 211px\" \/><br \/>\nDJ, dancers, chocolate, food, drinks and Fukuoka\u2019s international crowd. Plus, win a pair of round trip tickets to Europe!<br \/>\nAdv. Tickets: \u00a52,500 incl. 2 drinks, online from Jan. 2016<\/p>\n<p><strong>And don\u2019t forget our <a href=\"http:\/\/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\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/eventlistingcollage.jpg?resize=640%2C426\" alt=\"eventlistingcollage\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-69129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/eventlistingcollage.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/eventlistingcollage.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s 2016! Want to celebrate the New Year in true Japanese style? Check out our New Year\u2019s guide (p.13~15) for special events and tips on how to properly pray at a shrine. 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