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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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Fukuoka’s Special Sweets

Fukuoka is home to many famous Japanese sweets. During the Edo era, Nagasaki was the only port from which the invaluable commodity of sugar entered Japan. Since the Kuroda Clan of ...

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Introducing Koharu: A Modern Geisha in Fukuoka

If you thought geisha belonged to Japan’s past, think again. A small but dedicated group of women continue to keep the tradition alive right here in Fukuoka. We met their newest me...

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Fukuoka Trivia – 22 Things You’ll Be Surprised to Learn About Fukuoka

Welcome to Fukuoka! You might not know it, but you’re in the city of startups, salons, sci-fi stadiums, strangely large strawberries and, um, snazzy sewage treatment. Whether you’r...

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Fukuoka is Saba City!

Located on Hakata Bay facing the Genkai Sea, the city of Fukuoka is known throughout Japan for its delicious fish. One of the most loved fishes of local Fukuokans is saba, or macke...

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