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Hakata Trivia

Hakata is full of hidden (and not so hidden) gems. Many remain unnoticed by the casual observer, but play a crucial role in telling the tale of the city’s culture & history. Delve ...

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Sunset Live 2016 Report

The power of Sunset Live’s music and vibes kept Typhoon #12 away and, despite the predicted storm, both Saturday and Sunday went down without a single drop of rain...

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Fukuoka Now: Life as a Freelance Contributor

I arrived in Fukuoka last September as part of a program offered by my university, which involved spending a year learning Japanese at a university in Fukuoka Prefecture. Knowing n...

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Grape & Fig Picking in Tanushimaru

The town of Tanushimaru is famous as the birthplace of Kyoho grapes, known as the “king of grapes”. It’s also where the first...

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Shizuku – Tequila & Burgers in Fukuoka

“Don't drink water, drink tequila!” is the sign that greets visitors to Shizuku. But this isn’t merely a bar for slamming back a few shots. Shizuku offers over 100 varieties of sel...

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Gion Manju – A Yamakasa Treat!

Gion Manju sweets are sold exclusively during the Yamakasa Festival period (between Jul. 1 and Jul. 15). These soft, plump sweets are made from sweet red bean paste enclosed in a s...

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A Beauty Day at Bijoux Hair Make

Bijoux Hair Make is a charming hair, nail and makeup salon located in the heart of Tenjin. Just as the name “bijoux” (jewel) suggests, the salon mixes sophistication with a twist o...

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Lions Club International Convention Parade In Fukuoka

Yesterday Fukuoka’s city centre was filled with ten pf thousands of Lions Clubs International members representing over 100 countries and regions of the world! Their parade along M...

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