Apr 2020 Fukuoka Now

Notice anything different in this issue? We hope so! We’ve taken a few steps back and a few steps forward to bring you a refreshed Fukuoka Now for the 2020s. Twenty-one years ago, Fukuoka Now was...

Frog Spotting

It has been nine years since JR Hakata City opened its doors to the public. Since then, frogs there have been sightings of “golden frogs” on the walls of the station building. Frogs are considered as...

Donuts that are good for you!

The Organic Donut Stand makes their batter using top quality, carefully sourced ingredients, such as organic flour from Kumamoto, Takachiho butter, and eggs from naturally fed chickens. The mix is...

Nakasu Kawabata Kirin

Despite just opening in August 2019, Nakasu Kawabata Kirin has quickly made a name for itself among the city’s Hakata ramen shops. The menu features three varieties: tonkotsu, soy sauce and tsukemen. Everything from...

Blackbird

Blackbird, modeled after a spy’s secret lair, opened in February. Situated in an old house, it does not look like a bar from the outside, but once you open the door, you feel like you’ve stepped into a secret agent’s hideout. The interior features...