If this month’s issue feels a bit heavier, it is! We’ve added eight extra pages this month in order to introduce some of Fukuoka’s up-and-coming international visual artists. All seven will appear in person with examples of their art at Fukuoka Now’s Creative Community event on Nov. 8. We also introduce the performers, restaurants and bars that will be participating. We’re also very pleased to announce the first ever LGBT pride parade in Fukuoka. FN staff spoke with the organizers about this landmark happening. For our seasonal guide, this month we list up over twenty recommend spots to take in koyo (fall colors) - complete with a foliage forecast, maps and links to other sites. Regular readers might remember we reported on a fantastic pizzeria called Pizzeria De Gaetano. This month we introduce it’s sister shop Griglia di Gaetano, which instead of pizza serves grilled meat, tasty side dishes and plenty of wines to match. Interested in the brand new children’s hospital, then read about
