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Apr 21, 2021 Local News
Kyushu Ramen Dojo Opens in China
A limited-time Kyushu ramen food court opened in Nanjing City of China on Apr. 17. The food court serves noodles from five popular shops in Fukuoka, one in Kumamoto and one in Yoko...
Apr 21, 2021 Local News
Russian Restaurant In Fukuoka Closes After 61 Years
The restaurant Tundra on Meiji-Dori in Tenjin will close its doors for good after sixty-one years on May 7. The Russian restaurant run by its past founder and 77-year-old son serve...
Apr 21, 2021 Local News
100 Yen Breakfast Service For Students Resumed
Fukuoka Institute of Technology resumed “100-yen breakfast” services at its cafeterias. The cheap breakfast supported students of the college since 2014; however, in 2020 it was su...
Apr 20, 2021 Local News
Maison de Yoshida Introduces Venison-bone Broth Dishes
Maison de Yoshida, a well-known traditional French restaurant in the Nakasu area of Fukuoka, recently introduced dishes with venison-bone broth. The chef of the first-class restaur...
Apr 20, 2021 Local News
Hakata Old Town Gets a New Mascot
Sennenmon, a new character to promote Hakata Sennen no Mon (a historic gate in Hakata) and historical streets near it, was introduced recently. The cheerful image represents the so...
Apr 19, 2021 Local News
Fukuoka Prefecture To Increase Number of COVID Beds to 1220
Fukuoka Prefecture is preparing to resume requests for shorter hours at eateries in Fukuoka City, reflecting on the emergence of a fourth wave of the new coronavirus infection. Du...
Apr 15, 2021 Local News
Itoshima Pop-up Shop Opens Inside Daimaru Tenjin
A new shop introducing fresh produce and products from Itoshima opened inside Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin on Apr. 14. Food, hand-made crafts, and lifestyle products not often found outs...
Apr 13, 2021 Local News
Frozen Shrimp Vending Machine Debuts in Saga
Saga-based fried shrimp producer Ebi Kenkyujo (Shrimp Laboratory) installed an ebi-furai vending machine near its shop. Ready-to-fry shrimp are available for ¥1,200/5 pcs and ¥2,30...
Apr 13, 2021 Local News
Zenrin To Open A Map Speciality Shop in Tenjin
Map Design Gallery, a shop designed to familiarize people with maps, will open inside the Shintencho shopping arcade in Fukuoka City on April 17. Operated by the Kitakyushu-based m...
Apr 8, 2021 Local News
New Manga Photo-taking Spot inside Kitakyushu Kokura Station
A new photo-taking spot featuring characters from the popular manga “City Hunter” and Kitakyushu nightscapes opened...