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May 16, 2023 Food & Drinks

Yokocho: Japan’s Charming Culinary Alleys – A Gourmet Adventure 300 Steps from Hakata Station

In Japan, tucked away in bustling city corners are charming districts known as "yokocho", lined with cozy eateries. These hidden gems ignite a sense of excitement among food and dr...

Sep 18, 2019 Food & Drinks

Sushi-zanmai Tenjin

As all connoisseurs know, the best kind of sushi is the type that doesn’t come round on a conveyor belt. Having it made in front of you by a master sushi...

Jun 26, 2019 Food & Drinks

Kajishika

Once a popular yatai, Kajishika reopened as a brick-and-mortar restaurant in Naraya-machi in 2017. The new shop is as popular as ever, with locals and out-of-town visitors who keep...

Jun 26, 2018 Food & Drinks

Suiko Sushi

For more than 10 years, Suiko Sushi has offered sushi made from locally-sourced seafood, with a focus on providing seasonal delights. Owner Motohide Midorikawa, a veteran sushi che...

Sep 27, 2017 Food & Drinks

Uochu

Uochu, a purveyor of seafood set meals, is the sister shop of gourmet izakaya Tanakada. The set meals feature a main dish of seafood—Uochu procures its seafood twice a day—and come...

Aug 28, 2017 Food & Drinks

Tatsumi Sushi Sohonten

Tatsumi Sushi has been a favorite of local Fukuokans since it opened just outside of the Nagahama Seafood Market in 1980. The original...

Aug 28, 2017 Food & Drinks

Sushi Shogun Shintencho

Located in the Shintencho Shopping Arcade, Sushi Shogun is a standing sushi bar. There is no conveyor belt here, and the chefs, who are right in front of you, make...