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!