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Feb 7, 2025 Now Reports
Fukuoka Hina Matsuri Guide 2025
The Dolls Festival, or "Hinamatsuri" (also known as Peach Festival or Girls' Day), is a cherished Japanese tradition celebrating the health and happiness of young girls. Hina dolls...

Jan 29, 2025 Now Reports
Fukuoka Plum Blossom Guide 2025
As the calendar turns to early February, marking the onset of spring with 'Risshun' in the Japanese almanac...

Jan 29, 2025 Now Reports
Cycling Sasebo to Nagasaki (Northern Kyushu Winter Loop Part 2)
The next phase of this trip sees us heading out of Sasebo toward Nagasaki via the Omura Bay Green Route. This stunning route avoids...

Jan 29, 2025 Now Reports
Fukuoka & Kyushu Cycling Routes & Reports
Kyushu offers something special for cyclists of every level. With scenic roads, beautiful attractions, mild winters, and fewer crowds...

Jan 24, 2025 Now Reports
Cycling Fukuoka to Sasebo – (Northern Kyushu Winter Loop Part 1)
Today, we’re setting off on a week-long winter cycling trip through some of Kyushu’s most beautiful seaside towns and...

Jan 21, 2025 Now Reports
Fukuoka Setsubun Guide 2025
Setsubun is a traditional event held to ward off evil spirits on the eve of Risshun (the beginning of spring)...

Jan 8, 2025 Now Reports
Cycling Shikanoshima & The Shiomi Observatory
Today, we’re heading to Shikanoshima to tackle the island’s central climb up to the Shiomi Observatory. This route is a staple for many Fukuoka cyclists...

Dec 23, 2024 Now Reports
Home Center Secrets: DIY Tips from Japan
Welcome to Home Center Secrets, a series where I delve into the world of Japanese home centers, known as "home improvement centers" in other countries. If you're like me, you can e...

Dec 20, 2024 Now Reports
Discover Unique Shrine Charms and Stamps in Fukuoka
In Japan, the end of the year is a time when many people visit shrines to give thanks for the past year and pray for...

Dec 20, 2024 Now Reports
New Horizons in Luxury: Fukuoka’s Revitalized Hotel Scene
In Fukuoka, where the number of domestic and international travelers continues to grow, new hotels are opening one after another...