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Jun 15, 2020

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Oct 27, 2020

Itoshima Kakigoya – Oyster Hut Guide 2020-2021

The coastline of Itoshima is dotted with small fishing ports. At some of these are kakigoya (oyster huts) where Fukuoka locals...

Nov 27, 2020

Nishidori Parlour – Small Space with Big Punch

Occupying a prime street-level spot just a few steps in from Nishi-dori this place surprises!

Jan 12, 2021

Three Unforgettable Days at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

With overseas travel shut down, we thought about where we wanted to travel within Japan, and the answer was obvious – Kyoto. We hadn’t been there in years, and now with fewer tourists in the city than ever, we jumped on a bullet train and made The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, our base for three unforgettable days of culture, fine food, and exercise.

Nov 18, 2020

Cycling on Goto Island with Go To Travel

For this report, we flew to Goto City, an island city full of nature where time seems to slow down. And it’s only 40 minutes from Fukuoka on a direct flight!...