Feature | Fukuoka Now

: Special: AIDS Day 2012 in Fukuoka

(English) For the past eight years, the number of cases of HIV and AIDS has been over 1,000 per year. In Fukuoka City there were 32 cases of HIV infection including cases of AIDS a combined total of 42 (a record high). And that’s not all – these figures count only those who were tested. That means there are more people going about their daily lives without knowing that they have been infected.
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: (English) Eat Hakata-style in New York City

(English) On the coast of Kyushu Island in southwestern Japan lies the city of Fukuoka. This cosmopolitan metropolis features the modern architecture of Rem Koolhaas and Michael Graves, numerous shopping boutiques, and the shiny veneer of Japanese modernity. Scratch the surface, however, and you will discover traditional Hakata Town. Nothing embodies the richness of the region more than Hakata-style cuisine. From miso to sake, Hakata has added its own touch to Japanese culinary tradition. Now Hakata cuisine has found a new home in New York. Stroll the streets of Manhattan, drop by one of these fine establishments, and experience food Hakata-style! Learn more at hakatastyle.com
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: Fukuoka Art Souvenirs

(English) Fukuoka Now’s Ellery and writer Rachel shop at Fukuoka’s museums for unique souvenirs.
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: Yamakasa Guide

(English) You’ve probably already spotted some half-naked men running around town. These men in loincloths are participants in Fukuoka’s most anticipated annual festival, Hakata Gion Yamakasa.
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