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A Laid Back Trip to Nanzoin Temple

Fukuoka Prefecture is slightly off the tourist track yet it has so many hidden treasures, and Nanzoin Temple (南蔵院) is definitely one of the biggest. In fact, it is said to have the...

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Michelin Guide Fukuoka, Saga & Nagasaki 2019

Today, (July 9, 2019) almost exactly five years since the first-ever Michelin guide for anywhere Michelin Guide 2014 Fukuoka & Saga debuted, an updated book was released, and this ...

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Japanese Law – Topics For Foreigners Living in Japan

If you’re a foreigner living in Japan, trying to navigate and understand Japanese laws can be quite difficult, even if you speak the language. This series will touch on topics of i...

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Fukuoka Canada Day 2019 – Report

Local Canadians, fans, and friends of Canada were out in force last Saturday (June 29) to celebrate Canada’s 152nd anniversary in Tenjin. Miraculously we were spared from rain whic...

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July 2019 Fukuoka Now

This issue we dive into summer with an introduction and guide to Fukuoka’s best-known festival, Hakata Gion Yamakasa. Use the map on page 22 to find a good spot to watch the specta...

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Itoshima Now! July 2019

Some like the sea, others the mountains. Architect Izumi Kashiwagi likes both, that’s why he and his wife selected Itoshima Peninsula as their home and location for their restauran...

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The Perfect Season for Seaside Parks

Fukuoka is home to several seaside parks located along Hakata Bay. One of the city's most popular destinations in the summer is Fukuoka City Seaside Park in Momochihama. A man-made...

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Kobe Beef BBQ Ninja A-5

This January, a new restaurant specializing in Kobe Beef and Kyushu-raised Kuroge Wagyu opened near Kushida Shrine. It is one of only three restaurants in the city serving certifie...

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