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Sep 13, 2019 Now Reports
Hakata Akihaku Guide 2019
The Hakata area comes alive in the fall with the Hakata Akihaku (Autumn Festa), a series of colorful events and festivals from October to November, some of which have been running ...
Aug 29, 2019 Now Reports
September 2019 Fukuoka Now
Introducing the lesser-known yet appealing places in Fukuoka is always our pleasure. In this issue, we guide you to three spots you might not have heard of in Nijo, Itoshima. One i...
Aug 28, 2019 Now Reports
Itoshima Now! September 2019
Ten years ago, Itoshima City was born from the merger of Maebaru City and the towns of Shima and Nijo. Join us in this two-part series as we explore the area of Nijo, the furthest ...
Aug 28, 2019 Now Reports
Asia’s First Rugby World Cup
This September and October, Fukuoka and several other cities in Japan will play host to the 2019 Rugby World Cup. The world cup, which is held once every four years, pits the top t...
Aug 28, 2019 Food & Drinks
Sake no Kyushu
Located in the basement of JR Hakata City, this standing bar specializes in Kyushu sake. Open 10 am to 11 pm, the bar attracts a regular crowd and sake fans from near and far. The ...
Aug 28, 2019 Food & Drinks
Mankai Tenjin Oyafukodori
Tonkotsu ramen purveyor Mankai opened its Oyafuko-dori shop on Jul. 11. Owner Yoshihiro Okunaga, whose parents ran a ramen shop, honed his skills for 19 years at Ippudo before open...
Aug 28, 2019 Food & Drinks
Coffee Bimi
First opened in 1977, Bimi is known nationwide for its deep roasted nel drip (flannel cloth filter) coffee. On the first floor, you can buy roasters and coffee beans, and upstairs ...
Aug 28, 2019 Food & Drinks
The City Bakery
At The City Bakery, located in Solaria Plaza, you can enjoy freshly baked bread and NY-style dining. Need a veggie fix? Try the salads! Topped with falafel or roast chicken, they’r...
Aug 28, 2019 Now Reports
Itoshima Now!
Just 25 km west of Fukuoka City, Itoshima has beautiful beaches, lush green mountains and is famous for flavorful vegetables and fresh seafood. Learn more about Itoshima now!
Aug 23, 2019 Now Reports
Hojoya Festival Guide 2019 – 1,100th Anniversary Year
Autumn in Hakata is not complete without a trip to Hakozaki Shrine. Every year, more than a million people visit the shrine during the festival. The Hojoya festival originates from...
