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Feb 16, 2015 Now Reports
Boathouse Ohori Park – Pre-Open Report
On Friday, Feb. 6, 2015 “Boathouse Ohori Park”, located inside Fukuoka’s most famous park, Ohori-koen will be re-opened after being completely rebuilt. On Feb., 4 Fukuo...
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Jan 28, 2015 Food & Drinks
Ikkokudo Kiyokawa
Not far from Yanagibashi Market, Ikkokudo opened in August 2001. Owner Kazuki Fukunaga was born and raised in the area and began his culinary career at 16, working in the kitchen o...
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Jan 22, 2015 Event
Hirao ‘Tekuteku’ Market
29 restaurants, beauty salons and boutiques in the Hirao 1-chome area will offer special discounts and services on Feb. 8 (Sun.) as part of a campaign to promote the area. The camp...
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Jan 9, 2015 Event
21st Gokoku Shrine Flea Market
Browse around 200 stalls selling everything from European antiques and furniture, to accessories and handmade sweets. Local cafes, bakeries and restaurants will also set up stalls...
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Dec 24, 2014 Event
New Year Tea Ceremony
Partaking in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony is a must-do during your stay in Japan. However not many tea houses can communicate in foreign languages or offer guidance to non-J...
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Dec 15, 2014 Event
Tohl Narita – Exhibition
The artist Tohl Narita is famous for his kaiju (monsters) and special effects. For example, he created the characters and special effects for Ultraman and his influence on others h...
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Dec 11, 2014 Event
Kinoshita Circus in Fukuoka
The famous Kinoshita Circus returns to Fukuoka for the first time in 25 years with amazing white lions, giraffe, zebras, elephants, a thrilling motorcycle stunt show, acrobatic fly...
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Oct 24, 2014 Event
Tea Ceremony to Celebrate the New Tea
Robiraki is a traditional tea ceremony that takes places in November and celebrates the arrival of new tea leaves used for mattcha. This event is ideal for those new to tea ceremon...
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Sep 26, 2014 Food & Drinks
Tsumons
Tsumons is a wine and sweets specialty shop in Takasago. The owner, Yuki Katsuki, is also a pastry chef and a sommelier. She opened Tsumons this March after working at a soufflé an...
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Sep 18, 2014 Event
Autumn Meat Festival
Popular restaurants sell tasty meat dishes and refreshments outside within the shrine’s grounds, while a brass band, unique performers, and some well-known artists perform onstage....