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Jean-Christophe Blot

Jean-Christophe, originally from Joinville Le Pont, France, has lived in Japan for ten years and has been pastry chef and owner of Aux Delices in Yakuin for six.

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Feel The Power Of The Earth!

Kokonoe-machi, in the Kuju area of Oita, is a lovely country town that, considering its small size, is packed with onsen and other sightseeing opportunities.

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Dr. Ronald Schlemper

Dr. Schlemper opened the International Medical Clinic near Tojinmachi subway station six years ago and is the only foreign doctor with his own clinic in southern Japan.

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History of Hakata’s Mizutaki

When young people think of nabe ryori in Fukuoka/Hakata, motsunabe comes to mind, but those with longer memories will think of mizutaki.

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Matthieu Bardiaux

As director of the Institut Franco-Japonais du Kyushu, Matthieu is responsible for promoting French culture and language in Japan. Located in central Akasaka, the Institut is a hub...

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The Akihaku brightens Hakata in the fall

Fukuoka's Hakata district is the site of the Akihaku, a series of colorful events and festivals from September to November.

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Hakozaki Town

In Hakozaki, away from the constant hustle and bustle of the city, the old and new have found a way to successfully coexist.

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Gunawardhana Ravindra

Gunawardhana Ravindra makes entrepreneurship look easy. 'Ravi' started up his third business venture last year when he brought two fellow Sri Lankan cooks to Fukuoka and opened his...

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