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Oct 24, 2011 Article
Driving me Crazy
For many, driving in Japan is an absolute nightmare, from the process of getting a Japanese driving licence to the terrifying driving experience itself.
Oct 24, 2011 Article
Adolf Sailer
The Brilliant Baker Born in Austria, Sailer is a fourth generation baker who first came to Fukuoka 22 years ago. He spent his first ten years working in Japanese bakeries until 199...
Oct 24, 2011 Article
Summer of Soccer
Fukuoka Gaikokujin United Since 2000, F.G.U. has been helping foreigners combat their soccer withdrawal symptoms. They also happen to be a bloody good team, amassing back-to-back w...
Oct 24, 2011 Article
Aisukurimu!
This (hot) month, we dig into Japanese ice cream! With the hot weather already here but public pools not officially open ’til July 1st, everyone’s going to need a way t...
Oct 24, 2011 Article
Sheena Purcell
Sheena, like many, teaches English in Japan. But in her spare time, she creates something very unique - personal, customized, artistic jewellery.
Oct 24, 2011 Article
Temple Trek
Take the Fukuoka Temple Trek! Japan’s temples and shrines are must see attractions. Kyoto, Nara, and Kamakura are such well known spots, we often forget the treasures right h...
Oct 24, 2011 Article
Kie Kusakabe
Bronze Medalist – Sydney 2000 The battle between Tokyo (Goliath) and Fukuoka (David) to host the Summer Olympics in 2016 will come to a climax this August. With that in mind,...
Oct 24, 2011 Article
Soak up the Sun
It's the age-old question, literally, and it's happened to all of us at least a few times.
Oct 24, 2011 Article
Hakata Gogyo
New Noodle Number Having long since established itself as a giant amongst the zillions of ramen shops across Japan, the pride of Hakata tonkotsu ramen, Ippudo, is quietly rolling o...
Oct 24, 2011 Article
Jeff Robins
With his curiosity peaked by James Clavell's novel Shogun, Jeff first came to Japan in the 1970s to pursue an interest in aikido.