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Feb 13, 2017Now Reports
Interview with a Sento Expert: Masami Usagawa
By day, Masami Usagawa is a Korean-Japanese translator and interpreter living in Fukuoka. She also has a fascinating second life: one in which she has visited over one thousand sen...
Jan 25, 2017Now Reports
February 2017 Fukuoka Now
It's all about islands this month, as we feature five of Kyushu's islands, all replete with nature and adventure and with direct connections to Fukuoka. February is the month of fr...
Jan 25, 2017Now Reports
This Month in Fukuoka: February 2017
Welcome to Fukuoka Now! Since 1998 our team of local experts have been introducing the best of Fukuoka to the world. Here are our This Month picks for the month of January, featuri...
Jan 25, 2017Now Reports
Five Islands a Hop, Skip and a Jump from Fukuoka: Yakushima, Tsushima, Iki, Kamigoto, Shimogoto
There are many islands in Kyushu that lie just a short trip away from Fukuoka by direct ferry or plane. Here are five islands abundant with nature, that show a side of Japan replet...
Jan 24, 2017Now Reports
Learn about Ancient History at the Fukuoka City Archaeology Center
Since ancient times, Fukuoka has functioned as a gateway to the Asian continent. Today’s city sits atop several layers of historical ruins. There are over 1,000 historical ruins th...
Jan 24, 2017Now Reports
Sento in Fukuoka
Sento are a unique part of Fukuoka and Japanese culture and one of the best ways to fight off the winter chill. Sento are onsen without the fuss: they are easier to get to, cheaper...
Jan 24, 2017Now Reports
The Surprising Story of Sento
Aonghas Crowe reports on his experience of sento for Fukuoka Now and how over time he converted himself and his sons from shower-lovers to bath lovers through the power of sento
Dec 22, 2016Now Reports
January 2017 Fukuoka Now
The January issue of Fukuoka Now is out now and is packed with all the usual restaurant reviews, event listings and new spots in town. If you’re starting to feel the winter cold, g...
Dec 21, 2016Now Reports
Sake Brewery Tours: A Great Way to Stay Warm in Winter
When winter sets in, sake offers a great way to stay warm. When many people think of Kyushu, they think shochu is king, but there are actually many long-standing sake breweries in ...
Dec 21, 2016Now Reports
This Month in Fukuoka: January 2017
Welcome to Fukuoka Now! Since 1998 our team of local experts have been introducing the best of Fukuoka to the world. Here are our This Month picks for the month of January, featuri...