Guide

Ohori Park’s Row Boats, Swans and Mini-Pontoon Boats

Cute Swan shaped paddle boats and old-school row boats are a familiar sight on Ohori Park’s pond. They are still there, but as of last week a new and decisively flashy kind of padd...

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Fukuoka Gun & Hunting Guide

Fukuoka resident Tony Alderman (UK) has been a licensed gun owner and registered hunter since 2010. Although hunting rates in Japan are in decline, the hobby is interestingly becom...

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Hiking Guide: Iimori Yama

Iimori Yama 飯盛山 （382m） A grand hike on a smaller scale Overlooking ricefields on the western edge of Fukuoka City, Iimori Yama is a relatively steep, short hike with plenty to rewa...

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Fukuoka Now Bonenkai Guide 2013

Literally translated, Bonenkai means “forget the last year” party, but anyone who has attended one of these end-of-year bashes knows it’s not as simple as that! If you do it right,...

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12 Long Weekend Events for Fukuoka (11/2~4)

Stuck for something to do this long weekend? We’ve got you covered with everything from hot air balloons and art festivals to champagne parties, traditional events and more! Here a...

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Bookuoka! Fukuoka Bookstore Guide 2013

What is BOOKUOKA? Bookuoka 2013 10/20 (Sun.) ~ 11/20 (Wed.) / http://www.bookuoka.com / 090-6425-6711 Launched in 2006 as a celebration of the written word, “Bookuoka” includes tal...

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Hiking Guide: Homanzan and Sangunsan

Homanzan 宝満山 (829m) and Sangunsan 三郡山 (936m) The heart of hiking in Fukuoka Conveniently located close to the famous Dazaifu Tenmangu, Homanzan is one of the most popular mountains...

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12 Long Weekend Events for Fukuoka (9/21~23)

Stuck for something to do this long weekend? We’ve got you covered with everything from extreme music performances and curry picnics to fireworks displays, film festivals and more!...

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