{"id":73148,"date":"2015-02-26T17:34:20","date_gmt":"2015-02-26T08:34:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/?post_type=feature&#038;p=59324"},"modified":"2017-06-13T12:48:15","modified_gmt":"2017-06-13T03:48:15","slug":"march-2015-fukuoka-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/march-2015-fukuoka-now\/","title":{"rendered":"March 2015 Fukuoka Now"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Cowabunga! Winter is the best time to catch waves on this side of Kyushu so we\u2019ve prepared a guide on everything you need to know to enjoy surfing in Fukuoka. Slip on a wetsuit, like this month\u2019s cover model, Martine Str\u00f8m Thomassen, and get out there! Our snapshot page has a little of everything for everyone: including a report on the re-opening of the Ohori Boathouse, a Strawberry Picking Guide, a day trip at the Kujukushima Pearl Sea Resort and a report on a Zazen Class. Our gourmet report explores local delicacies with a report on the delicious Ganso Hakata Mentai. This month\u2019s interview is with Ollie Horn, the man and comic talent who has single handedly started up a regular live English language comedy scene in Fukuoka. We also have information on various St. Patrick\u2019s Day events, so you\u2019ll know where to show off your green threads and enjoy a pint of smooth Guinness. Pick up a hard copy of Fukuoka Now at all the usual spots or download the PDF. Even more goodies are waiting for you on the Fukuoka Now website!<\/p>\n<p>Links to all the contents and the PDF here:<\/p>\n<div data-configid=\"3209099\/11549043\" 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>Feature:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/feature\/surfing-guide\/\" target =\"_blank\">Fukuoka Surfing Guide<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Screen-Shot-2015-02-26-at-4.35.56-PM.png?resize=300%2C195\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2015-02-26 at 4.35.56 PM\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59410\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>In Fukuoka:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/feature\/ollie-horn\/\" target =\"_blank\">Ollie Horn<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Screen-Shot-2015-02-26-at-4.36.23-PM.png?resize=300%2C195\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2015-02-26 at 4.36.23 PM\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59412\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Gourmet:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/food\/gansohakatamentaiju\/\" target =\"_blank\">Ganso Hakata Mentaiju<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Screen-Shot-2015-02-26-at-4.36.36-PM.png?resize=300%2C195\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2015-02-26 at 4.36.36 PM\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59411\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fukuoka City Bulletin<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/feature\/fukuoka-city-bulletin-march-2015\/\" target =\"_blank\">March 2015<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Screen-Shot-2015-02-26-at-4.37.47-PM.png?resize=300%2C195\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2015-02-26 at 4.37.47 PM\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59414\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fukuoka Topic<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/feature\/learn-about-literature-in-a-meiji-era-western-building\/\" target =\"_blank\">Learn about Literature in a Meiji Era Western Building<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Screen-Shot-2015-02-26-at-4.36.58-PM.png?resize=300%2C195\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2015-02-26 at 4.36.58 PM\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59413\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Special Event: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/feature\/stpatricks\/\" target =\"_blank\">St. Patricks Day in Fukuoka<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Screen-Shot-2015-02-26-at-4.36.45-PM.png?resize=300%2C195\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2015-02-26 at 4.36.45 PM\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59415\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Recent Online Articles:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/2015\/02\/strawberry-picking-in-fukuoka\/\" target=\"_blank\">Fukuoka Strawberry Picking Guide<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Screen-Shot-2015-02-26-at-4.51.39-PM.png?resize=300%2C195\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2015-02-26 at 4.51.39 PM\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59424\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/2015\/02\/hiking-guide-ogusukuyama\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hiking Guide: Ogusukuyama<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Screen-Shot-2015-02-26-at-4.51.55-PM.png?resize=300%2C195\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2015-02-26 at 4.51.55 PM\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59419\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/2015\/02\/red-bull-music-academy-session-fukuoka-feat-cro-magnon\/\" target=\"_blank\">Red Bull Music Academy Session Fukuoka feat. Cro-Magnon<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Screen-Shot-2015-02-26-at-4.52.16-PM.png?resize=300%2C195\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2015-02-26 at 4.52.16 PM\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59422\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/2015\/02\/boathouse-ohori-park-pre-open-report\/\" target=\"_blank\">Boathouse Ohori Park \u2013 Pre-Open Report<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Screen-Shot-2015-02-26-at-4.52.05-PM.png?resize=300%2C195\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2015-02-26 at 4.52.05 PM\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59420\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/2015\/02\/kujukushima-pearl-searesort\/\" target =\"_blank\">\u200eKujukushima Pearl Sea Resort Daytrip<br \/>\n<<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Screen-Shot-2015-02-26-at-4.52.47-PM.png?resize=300%2C195\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2015-02-26 at 4.52.47 PM\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59421\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/2015\/02\/zen-buddhism-classes\/\" target =\"_blank\">Zen Buddhism Classes For Beginners<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Screen-Shot-2015-02-26-at-4.52.26-PM.png?resize=300%2C195\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2015-02-26 at 4.52.26 PM\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59423\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cowabunga! Winter is the best time to catch waves on this side of Kyushu so we\u2019ve prepared a guide to everything you need to know to enjoy surfing around Fukuoka. Slip on a wetsuit, like this month\u2019s cover model, Martine Str\u00f8m Thomassen, and get out there! Our snapshot page has a little of everything for everyone: including a report on the re-opening of Boathouse Ohori, Strawberry Picking Guide, Kujukujima Day Trip, and a report on a Zazen Experience. Our gourmet report goes deep in local delicacies with a report on Ganso Hakata Mentai&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":59325,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_locale":"en_US","_original_post":"59324","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[45],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-73148","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\/02\/fn195-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\/73148","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=73148"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/73148\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":99161,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/73148\/revisions\/99161"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/59325"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=73148"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=73148"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=73148"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}