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Nov 13, 2014Now Reports
Hiking Guide: Hiko-san
Hiko-san 英彦山 (1,200m) Hiko-san is one of Kyushu’s finest hikes and, located just an hours drive from Fukuoka, one of the best opportunities to challenge your legs with a slightly t...
Oct 28, 2014Now Reports
AIDS Day 2014 in Fukuoka
There were 1,106 cases of HIV infection and 484 cases of AIDS reported in Japan for the year 2013, for a combined total of 1,590 cases. For the past ten years, the number of cases ...
Oct 27, 2014Now Reports
Somewhere over the Rainbow: A Parade is Born
Fukuoka is a city that prides itself on firsts and here at Fukuoka Now we delight in being able to report on these. This November, then, will play host to the Rainbow Parade, Fukuo...
Oct 20, 2014Now Reports
Kyushu Moto Guzzi & Magni Rally 2014
Here we go again – the Kyushu Moto Guzzi & Magni Rally for 2014 is slated for Sunday, Oct. 19 – and at a new venue in Kuju, Oita Prefecture. We’ve reserved the a wi...
Oct 15, 2014Now Reports
Peraboat Fukuoka – Boat Race in Comfort
The Fukuoka Now team is always discovering new things to do in Fukuoka. Recently, Yanina (Germany) and Léo (France) found another “only in Japan” experience: Peraboat Fukuoka. Pera...
Sep 26, 2014Now Reports
Yakushima Island – A walk into Japan’s past
One of my favourite things about Japan is how fast and easy it is to travel. You can decide to travel anywhere in Japan without having to plan too far ahead. I decided one morning ...
Sep 15, 2014Now Reports
City To Relax Road Use Rules For Events
As part of the initial wave of measures to make use of Fukuoka’s National Strategic Zone status, road use regulations will be loosened for local community development groups and ot...
Aug 28, 2014Now Reports
The 5th Fukuoka Asian Art Triennale 2014
First held in 1999, this year marks the fifth edition of the Fukuoka Asian Art Triennale (FT5 for short). The international exhibition is held under a different theme every three y...
Aug 18, 2014Now Reports
Reporters, Writers, Editors & Photographers in Fukuoka
Over the years dozens if not hundreds of talented people have contributed to our magazine and this website. It just dawned on us that we should post an introduction to some them an...
Jul 9, 2014Now Reports
CrossFit Hakata – New Open Report!
Yesterday we dropped by CrossFit Hakata, the first and only CrossFit gym in Kyushu. “CrossFit” – what’s that? It’s described as a highly efficient way to build strength and conditi...