Now Reports

Mugi Shochu – From Fukuoka to the World

A conversation with Motohiko Yoshida, CEO, Nishiyoshida Shuzo Co., Ltd. How did Nishiyoshida Become a Leading Mugi Shochu Distillery? Nishiyoshida formally became a distillery back...

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Food Expo Kyushu 2015 Report

If Kyushu’s got a reputation for one thing, it’s for having a broad range of absolutely scrummy dishes. Food Expo Kyushu aims to introduce locals and visitors to all the delights t...

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Canezees’ New Vegan Donuts

Gasps and excited yips arose as fresh donuts arrived at the Fukuoka Now office, but the anticipation was cranked up a notch as we found out that these were healthy donuts – t...

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New Hot Pot at Mentaiju

Whether you’re a motsunabe nut or novice, we recommend making your way to Ganso Hakata Mentaiju come October 1. They are adding a new and original dish to their menu, the Jiy...

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Shifuku

Located amongst the warehouses near Fukuoka Airport, this ramen shop is not easy to find but is well worth the effort. Owner Yoshinobu Sakimukai is from Kagoshima where ramen is of...

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Canezees Doughnut Hakata

Less than 10 minutes on foot south of Hakata Station is Fukuoka’s first indie doughnut shop. With an eclectic selection of regular and seasonal flavours ranging from Congan vanilla...

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Bunryu

If you know ramen, then you know some of the best places, like Bunryu, are found in the warehouse districts. Instead of a snazzy decor, Bunryu focuses on getting the food right: fr...

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Jab

If you love swing jazz music or old-fashioned Japanese coffee shops, then Jab is for you. Akiba-san opened the cafe sometime around 1969, and not much has changed. The nostalgia-pr...

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