{"id":72370,"date":"2015-11-27T11:43:36","date_gmt":"2015-11-27T02:43:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/?post_type=feature&#038;p=68256"},"modified":"2017-06-13T12:48:11","modified_gmt":"2017-06-13T03:48:11","slug":"dec-2015-fukuoka-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/dec-2015-fukuoka-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Dec 2015 Fukuoka Now"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tis the season for Christmas illumination! Public places all over Fukuoka are decorated with fabulous displays of lights &#8211; check out our guide to the best illuminations in the city on p.12~13! World AIDS Day is on Dec. 1, so we\u2019ve compiled lots of useful information, including directions to local health centers. Read about three recommended spots for foodies in our Now Eats &#038; Drinks feature: a coffee shop, an eggs and pancakes restaurant and a craft beer bar. We also introduce Renovation Museum Reizensou, an apartment block renovated into a chic space for shops and galleries. If you\u2019re craving something warm and filling, try the <em>donmen<\/em> at this month\u2019s noodle recommendation, Minematsu Honke. Japan is famous for its green tea, so we made Nana\u2019s Green Tea our cafe pick; here you can choose from a huge menu of teas and tea-themed desserts. Plus, we\u2019ve got the lowdown on December\u2019s best events and a new City Bulletin. Read all of this here or <a href=\"http:\/\/issuu.com\/fukuokanow\/docs\/fn204-web\" target=\"_blank\">download the PDF<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Expand the viewer below to browse the magazine\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<div data-configid=\"3209099\/31617156\" style=\"width:640px; height:373px;\" 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-december\/\">December 2015<\/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-cafe-nana-nov-2015-featimg-300x246.jpg?resize=300%2C246\" alt=\"fn204 cafe nana nov 2015 featimg\" width=\"300\" height=\"246\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-68181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/fn204-cafe-nana-nov-2015-featimg.jpg?resize=300%2C246&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/fn204-cafe-nana-nov-2015-featimg.jpg?w=662&amp;ssl=1 662w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Gourmet:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/en\/food\/umeyama-teppei-shokudo\/\">Umeyama Teppei Shokudo<\/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-gourmet-teppei-umeyama-nov-2015-001-300x200.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"fn204 gourmet teppei umeyama nov 2015 001\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-68183\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Illumination Guide:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/en\/2015\/11\/fukuoka-winter-illumination-guide-2015\/\">The Best Viewing Spots<\/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\/winterill-300x200.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"winterill\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-68259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/winterill.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/winterill.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>World AIDS Day:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/en\/feature\/aids-day-2015-in-fukuoka\/\">Dec. 1<\/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\/HIV-ft-img-300x232.jpg?resize=300%2C232\" alt=\"HIV ft img\" width=\"300\" height=\"232\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-68143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/HIV-ft-img.jpg?resize=300%2C232&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/HIV-ft-img.jpg?w=647&amp;ssl=1 647w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Now Eats &#038; Drinks:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/en\/2015\/11\/now-eats-drinks\/\">Foodie Feature<\/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-2015-001-300x225.jpg?resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"fn204 eggs n things nov 2015 001\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-68213\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>City Bulletin:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/en\/feature\/fukuoka-city-bulletin-december\/\">December 2015<\/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\/carfree-small-300x203.jpg?resize=300%2C203\" alt=\"carfree small\" width=\"300\" height=\"203\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-68137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/carfree-small.jpg?resize=300%2C203&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/carfree-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\/hakata-koma-a-local-toy-that-spread-nationwide\/\">Hakata Koma: A Local Toy that Spread Nationwide<\/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\/fn204fukuoka-topic-300x221.jpg?resize=300%2C221\" alt=\"fn204fukuoka topic\" width=\"300\" height=\"221\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-68135\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also New Online!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/en\/2015\/11\/kiki-lala-cafe-opening-report\/\">Kiki &#038; Lala Cafe 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\/11\/kiki-and-lala-cafe-opening-nov-2015-028-300x225.jpg?resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"kiki and lala cafe opening nov 2015 028\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-67990\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/en\/2015\/11\/seven-more-reasons-to-visit-itoshima\/\">Seven More Reasons to Visit Itoshima<\/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\/tak-cheese-nov-2015-003-300x200.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"tak cheese nov 2015 003\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-67669\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/en\/2015\/11\/fukuoka-ramen-show-report-2015\/\">Fukuoka Ramen Show Report 2015<\/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\/ramen-show-nov-2015-011-300x225.jpg?resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"ramen show nov 2015 011\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-67715\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/en\/2015\/11\/hakata-basho-report\/\">Hakata Basho 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\/11\/sumo-wrestling-001-300x200.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"sumo wrestling 001\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-67608\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/en\/2015\/11\/innovation-studio-fukuoka\/\">Innovation Studio 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\/ISF-nov-2015-004-Version-2-300x225.jpg?resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"Day two of an &#039;Inspire Workshop&#039;: groups form around popular ideas.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-67857\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/ISF-nov-2015-004-Version-2.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/ISF-nov-2015-004-Version-2.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\/11\/hakushu-festival-report-2015\/\">Hakushu Festival 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\/11\/hakushu-festival-nov-2015-026-300x200.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"hakushu festival nov 2015 026\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-67562\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/en\/2015\/11\/1-day-fukuoka-prefecture-sightseeing-tours\/\">1-Day Fukuoka Prefecture Sightseeing Tours<\/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\/yame-field-300x225.jpg?resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"yame field\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-67462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/yame-field.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/yame-field.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/en\/gallery\/nippon-now-report\/\">Nippon Now! 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\/11\/Nippon-Now-011-300x200.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"Nippon Now 011\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-67498\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">PLUS Special Discounts to the Hottest Parties!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/dj-land-white-party-beats-episode-3\/\">DJ Land White Party<\/a><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DJ-Land-Side-Banner-300x140-JPG.jpg?resize=300%2C141\" alt=\"DJ Land Side Banner (300x140) JPG\" width=\"300\" height=\"141\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63992\" \/><\/p>\n<p>And don&#8217;t forget our <a href=\"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/archive\/\">event listings<\/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\/collage.jpg?resize=640%2C460\" alt=\"collage\" width=\"640\" height=\"460\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-68258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/collage.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/collage.jpg?resize=300%2C216&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2018Tis the season for Christmas illumination! Public places all over Fukuoka are decorated with fabulous displays of lights &#8211; check out our guide to the best illuminations in the city&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":68257,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_locale":"en_US","_original_post":"68256","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[45],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-72370","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-culture","location-fukuoka-prefecture","en-US"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/fn204-web-top-banner.jpg?fit=650%2C420&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/72370","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=72370"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/72370\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":99109,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/72370\/revisions\/99109"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/68257"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=72370"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=72370"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=72370"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}