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Feb 28, 2020 Food & Drinks
Basokiya
Tadashi Yamanaka opened Basokiya in 2003 after training at a popular restaurant known for Hita yakisoba, an Oita soul food specialty. The bold-flavored noodles made from all Japane...
Nov 11, 2019 Local News
Aburayama Glamping Opens
The new Aburayama Glamping opened on November 2. The glamorous camping facility is located inside Aburayama Citizens’ Forest in Minami Ward, a 30-minute drive from central Fukuoka ...
Oct 21, 2019 Event
Fudoichi Market
Browse eco-friendly goods, organic food, ethically-produced clothing and more from over 20 Kyushu-based stores. Pick up some wooden crafts, organic vegetables, upcycled goods...
Aug 29, 2019 Event
Nishitetsu Rail and Hike
Nishitetsu’s walking tour will explore the Naka riverside and Yayoi Sakura Road, finishing with a tour of the Asahi Beer Hakata Factory. The 7 km course will take approximately two...
Dec 12, 2018 Event
Fukuoka Gishi Festival
This festival is held to honor those involved in the 18th century historical incident known as the Revenge of the Forty-seven Ronin. A tea offering to the gods will be held in fron...
Aug 14, 2018 Event
Nishitetsu Rail and Hike
Nishitetsu’s walking tour will explore the Naka riverside and Yayoi Sakura Road, finishing with a tour of the Asahi Beer Hakata Factory. The 7 km course will take approximately two...
Mar 14, 2018 Local News
Disaster Response Training Drill at Fukuoka Red Cross Hospital
The Fukuoka Red Cross Hospital in Minami-ku held a training session on March 7 to give individuals a better understanding of how to respond to large-scale disasters. The medical fa...
Feb 27, 2018 Food & Drinks
Jidori Ramen Hayakawa
Last summer, Hayakawa threw its hat into the Fukuoka ramen ring with its shoyu (soy sauce)-based chicken ramen. Among other places, owner Tomoaki Hayakawa honed his chops at...
Dec 20, 2017 Now Reports
Fukuoka’s Comfort Curator – U-houseing
This month, John (USA) reports on a furniture shop in Fukuoka that promises to make your life here more comfortable. It’s also a great place to find some made-in-Japan, useful souv...
Nov 9, 2017 Event
Introductory Seminar for Volunteer Interpreters
An introductory seminar will be held for people interested in volunteering as interpreters. The workshop will help train "community interpreters," providing them with the skill-set...