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Sulbing a Korean Shaved Ice Cafe from Busan Opens in Tenjin
The Korean dessert cafe Sulbing opened Feb. 3 on the B2F floor of Vioro Tenjin, Fukuoka. This is the cafe's second shop in Japan, following the opening of its shop in Harajuku, Tok...
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Jeremy Brown
Jeremy Brown is an Australian graphic designer who moved to Fukuoka in March 2016 with his wife Hiromi and son Kenji. Prior to his new life in Fukuoka, he lived and worked in Brisb...
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February 2017 Fukuoka Now
It's all about islands this month, as we feature five of Kyushu's islands, all replete with nature and adventure and with direct connections to Fukuoka. February is the month of fr...
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Ishidobashi Shiratsugu
An oasis amid the bustle of the city, Ishidobashi Shiratsugu is a cozy Japanese restaurant nestled amongst the temples in a district not far from Hakata Station. The youthful owner...
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Stereo Coffee
Stereo Coffee is a delightful independent coffee shop located off Watanabe-dori. The coffee is reason enough to visit and is handmade to your specification, with a wide selection o...
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This Month in Fukuoka: February 2017
Welcome to Fukuoka Now! Since 1998 our team of local experts have been introducing the best of Fukuoka to the world. Here are our This Month picks for the month of January, featuri...
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Five Islands a Hop, Skip and a Jump from Fukuoka: Yakushima, Tsushima, Iki, Kamigoto, Shimogoto
There are many islands in Kyushu that lie just a short trip away from Fukuoka by direct ferry or plane. Here are five islands abundant with nature, that show a side of Japan replet...
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Learn about Ancient History at the Fukuoka City Archaeology Center
Since ancient times, Fukuoka has functioned as a gateway to the Asian continent. Today’s city sits atop several layers of historical ruins. There are over 1,000 historical ruins th...
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Mendo Hanamokoshi
When Mendo Hanamokoshi opened in Fukuoka, it caused a big stir on the ramen scene. The shop’s owner, Norihiro Hirohata, took Fukuoka’s famous pork-based tonkotsu ramen and turned i...
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Sento in Fukuoka
Sento are a unique part of Fukuoka and Japanese culture and one of the best ways to fight off the winter chill. Sento are onsen without the fuss: they are easier to get to, cheaper...
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