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Coto Coto Train: A Three-Hour Restaurant Journey Through Fukuoka’s Countryside

Kyushu is often called Japan’s capital of sightseeing trains. From the celebrated Seven Stars in Kyushu to a wide variety of themed rail journeys, the region has elevated train tra...

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Fukuoka Now Launches Now Map Kitakyushu 2026

A new bilingual travel map connecting international visitors with the best of Kitakyushu...

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Blending into Everyday Life Over a Drink: Kitakyushu’s Kakuuchi Culture

Step into a local liquor shop, stand, sip, and connect. A simple, authentic way to experience Kitakyushu’s everyday drinking culture...

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• #Kitakyushu

Kitakyushu Summer Festival Guide 2026

Experience Kitakyushu’s summer energy, drums, lanterns, and powerful floats. Discover iconic festivals, dates, and where to catch the action...

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Kitakyushu Sushi Mini Guide 2026

Fresh local seafood, served same-day. Explore everything from high-end counters to casual spots, and the city’s unique citrus and salt sushi style...

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• #Kitakyushu

Cycling Iki Island

Today we’re heading off on our folding bikes to Iki Island. Sitting in the Genkai Sea about 70km from Fukuoka, this quiet island paradise...

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• #Nagasaki Prefecture

Where River Meets Sea: A Small Journey Through Yukuhashi

Located in eastern Fukuoka Prefecture, between Kitakyushu and Oita, Yukuhashi is a city shaped by water. The Imagawa and Harai rivers...

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Vegetarian-Friendly Fukuoka: A Neighborhood Food Walk

Fukuoka City, centered around Hakata and Tenjin, is always active, with people moving through it at all hours. The mild days of spring gradually give way to the heat and humidity t...

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• #Fukuoka City