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(English) May 2013 Fukuoka Now Magazine
(English) The May issue of Fukuoka Now features a guide to Motorbiking in Kyushu by local bike lover Greg O’Keefe. Meanwhile, there’s red meat, wine and good times waiting for you at this month’s featured restaurant – Bistrot Robert et Louise, and Australian reader Shayne Bowden gets some things off his chest in this month’s Dodesho opinion column “Notes from an Overstayer”. We also chat to Yu Ping Tseng – General Manager of China Airlines in Kyushu/Yamaguchi, report on KLM’s first non-stop flight from Amsterdam to Fukuoka, and point you in the direction of our extensive online Hakata Dontaku Guide.
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(English) April 2013 Fukuoka Now Magazine
(English) The new April issue of Fukuoka Now is out, and it’s FULL of great content!
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(English) March 2013 Fukuoka Now Magazine
(English) Sakura season is almost here – and Fukuoka Now is helping you prepare. Inside the mag there’s a Hanami Beginner’s Guide, and online we’ve put together an extensive guide including a map of 50 sakura spots in Fukuoka! In the March issue, we also enjoy authentic Italian-style sandwiches at Italian Bakery La Spiga, chat with J.P from Belgium who works at the Apple Store in Tenjin, and FN staff share their favorite free WiFi spots in Fukuoka. Meanwhile, reader Dena-Kae from Jamaica ponders the silence of the Nishitetsu bus in our regular “Dodesho” opinion column.
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(English) February 2013 Fukuoka Now Magazine
(English) Inside the Feb. issue of Fukuoka Now, we investigate Fukuoka City’s new cute community “Kawaii-ku” and find out that Kawaii means business! We check out the coffee at Espresso Stand TAGSTA in Haruyoshi, and pull up a bar stool at FUBAR on Oyafuko-dori for a chat with bar owner Jody Archer. Meanwhile, Hannah Auld shares her opinion on Japan’s technophobia in this month’s “Dodesho” column. ♡ Get ready for the next BIG international party – our annual Valentine’s bash happening Feb. 8! Details inside, or online at http://fukuoka-now.com/valentine2013 See you there!
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(English) January 2013 Fukuoka Now Magazine
(English) Entertaining and informing foreigners since 1998, Fukuoka Now celebrates its 15th year in 2013. In the first issue of the new year, we warm up with a cuppa green tea, learn about healthy Chinese cuisine at Yakuzen Tenchi-Reishin, and chat with Canadian artist in Fukuoka – Michelle Zacharias. In this month’s reader opinion piece “Whippersnappers are Saving the World”, Matt Simpson (USA) calls Japanese school students “environmental messaihs” and urges adults to take a leaf out of their books. We’re getting ready for our Valentine’s Party, happening Feb. 8 at Hotel “With the Style”. Details inside!
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(English) December 2012 Fukuoka Now Magazine
(English) Oh yeah! Oysters! This issue we introduce the famous winter pastime of eating fresh oysters at the kakigoya huts in Itoshima. Meanwhile, we get a little taste of “Down Under” at Australian themed cafe and bar “Manly” in Imaizumi, and chat to the new Executive Chef at the Fukuoka Grand Hyatt. In this month’s reader opinion column, Matt from Kansas City discusses courtesy issues when it comes to tall foreigners in a crowd. There’s also a mini guide to Christmas illuminations in Fukuoka, and an introduction to the monthly drinking event “Yakuin Salud”.
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(English) November 2012 Fukuoka Now Magazine
(English) Our November cover model Marie-Charlotte (France) rocks out in the name of “GAIKOKUJIN STAR TANJO”, the next FN event taking place on Nov. 25 (details p. 5~6). Meanwhile, we chow down on cow’s intestines at Motsunabe Keisyu, introduce Fukuoka-born world famous robot dancer Mori-J, and chat with Francine Meoule, the new director of the Institut francais du Japon – Kyushu. In this month’s Dodesho reader opinion column, P. Sean Bramble shares his thoughts on moving back home after spending 16 years in Fukuoka. PLUS! 4-page World AIDS Day pull out section. Do you enjoy these PDF editions? Tell us at contact@fukuoka-now.com we love encouragement!
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(English) October 2012 Fukuoka Now Magazine
(English) This issue features a culture swap between Fukuoka and “The Big Apple”, New York City! Did you know that every month, FN magazine is distributed at 11 Hakata-style eateries in NYC? For a full list of the restaurants, check out p.8! Meanwhile, enjoy some NYC flavor in Fukuoka at Brooklyn Parlor and find out where FN staff would take a New Yorker in Fukuoka (p.14). We also interview a professional Japanese drummer from Brazil, and launch auditions for our annual star search- Gaikokujin Star Tanjo! Details inside!
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(English) September 2012 Fukuoka Now Magazine
(English) In this month’s Fukuoka Now magazine we get cultural, diving into Fukuoka’s art and film scenes! We explore Fukuoka’s museums and galleries for art souvenirs in a special 4-page lift out, meanwhile the 22nd annual Fukuoka Asian Month brings a program of cultural, academic and art events to town, including the Focus on Asia International Film Festival. Our gourmet report uncovers a hidden gem in Daimyo – Kebabooz – serving up delicious Sudanese and Middle Eastern dishes, and we chat to British DJ in Fukuoka – Das Funkt. •••NEXT PARTY••• Don’t miss the Film Festival Party by Fukuoka Now – 9/18 at CANOVIANO (Daimyo). Details inside!
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(English) August 2012 Fukuoka Now Magazine
(English) This month’s cover models wear colorful yukata in anticipation of our huge Yukata Dance Party, happening August 1. Inside, we get a taste of Tokyo pop culture right at the AKB48 Cafe & Shop Daimyo, reader Rachel discusses the “Secret Rules of Japanese Flattery”, and we talk to Sean Cunial from Coca-Cola West Co. Ltd.
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