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NHK World Report on Kyushu’s Trains
Fukuoka Now’s publisher Nick Szasz is the navigator for this 50-minute long NHK special on Kyushu’s Century-Old Railways. The show is entirely in English and will be broadcast 6 times on May 25 (Sat) on NHK’s international “NHK WORLD” network. The stream can also be viewed on NHK World’s website and on Apps for IOS [...]
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Fukuoka Now Beer Garden Guide 2013
There’s no better way to combat the summer heat than knocking back a few icy cold beers with friends at one of Fukuoka’s beer gardens. We’ve made your summer easy, compiling a list of our recommended beer gardens in Fukuoka. Over summer we plan to add to this list, so check back! View Fukuoka Beer [...]
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Beer Air 2013 – Special Report
Last night (5/10) Fukuoka Now staff attended the pre-opening event for “Beer Air” – the fabulous outdoor beer garden located on the 4th floor observation deck at Fukuoka Airport Terminal 2. Delicious food and breathtaking views are just two things that make the beer taste even better at Beer Air! Enjoy panoramic views of airplanes [...]
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HardWURST Paints F-Man!
Imagine the surprise in the Fukuoka Now office when staff noticed a bag hanging on our front door, with no explanation or greeting from the anonymous giver… Inside, we found a mini canvas with a custom painting of the cute little orange guy known as F-man, Fukuoka Now’s mascot! We followed the clues (searching the [...]
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Local Ultra Hero “Grass Sider” – Interview
Interview with Grass-Sider, Ultra Local Hero by reporter Joel Dechant for Fukuoka Now In this age of uncertainty, we can all use a little extra peace of mind, especially regarding the safety of our children. That’s why I was pleased to learn that my kids’ school, Kusagae Elementary School (Kusagae, Chuo-ku), has its own superhero: [...]
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Golden Week in Fukuoka – Bargain Guide 2013
Everybody knows that Golden Week is a great time to go shopping – but unless you read Japanese, you might be missing out on a lot of the deals. We’ve picked up and compiled a list of bargain promotions for over a dozen of Fukuoka’s large shopping facilities. We’ve done our best to be accurate, [...]
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Hakata Dontaku 2013 Guide
Each year in May, the Hakata Dontaku Port Festival fills Fukuoka with excitement and attracts more than two million people, making it the best attended festival in Japan during Golden Week. What? You’ve never been? Surely you must be curious as to what draws such huge crowds to the streets. Here’s Fukuoka Now’s extensive guide [...]
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Motorbiking in Kyushu
Motorbiking in Kyushu by Greg O’Keefe The Ride A cool crisp morning with the sun dancing around us as we cut our way through to the top of the mountain on our bikes. The curves are anything but forgiving, and every single hairpin reminds us there is more to learn. Every road has a personality, [...]
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Golden Week in Fukuoka – Event Calendar 2013
Spending Golden Week in Fukuoka with no plans? Fukuoka Now staff have selected the best events and activities for 2013 Golden Week. Stay tuned for more Golden Week articles this week- including a GW Bargain guide and a rundown on Fukuoka’s biggest festival of the year- Dontaku! –––––––––– Riverain Walk [event listing] Twenty-three restaurants in [...]
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Leon Keer – 3D Artist in Tenjin
Leon Keer, from from Utrecht, Netherlands, is an accomplished mural artist, best known for his 3D street art. Leon made his Japanese debut in Fukuoka this April (4/4~8), transforming the sidewalk outside Iwataya Building in Tenjin into one of his famous 3D artworks! Leon’s trip to Fukuoka coincided with Fashion Week Fukuoka, so his concept [...]
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