Fukuoka's first subway line opened in twenty-seven years ago in 1981, but today, the "Subway" that local bread-eating gaijin have been waiting for has finally opened their doors in Tenjin. Hooooray! Pictured here is My (Holland) and her hubby Jay (USA), two of the first customers to sink their teeth into Subway's freshly baked buns. Fukuoka's first Subway shop (there are plans for more across Kyushu) is located on the north side on Showa-dori, about 100 meters east of Watanabe-dori. Positioning itself as the "healthy" fast-food alternative, the menu offers five low calorie sandwiches, and ten "fresh" sandwiches - available in half (15cm) and full (30cm submarine) lengths. Prices are reasonable too; a 15cm Turkey Breast is just ¥390.

Open: 08:00 ~ 22:00 (Sat., Sun., & Hol., 09:00 ~ 21:00). 1F Sun Bldg., 3-3-6 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka. Tel: 092-771-0203