Fukuoka Now

Oct 18, 2017

Apetito Cafe Metro – Reopening!

The Apetito Café underwent a complete refurbishment for the first time in 17 years, and reopens at midday on October 19. Located inside Tenjin Chikagai (Tenjin Underground Shopping...

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Oct 18, 2017

Shin Momoyama Exhibition – Japanese Art in the Age of Discoveries Pre-open Report

Here are some snapshots we took during our tour. Amongst these shots are: a rifle similar to the first to have been used in Japan, a European shaped bell, a brochure (the only copy...

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Oct 10, 2017

Ganso Hakata Mentaiju

With little custom of eating breakfast out in Japan, there are few morning spots in Fukuoka to start your day. But what is even harder to fathom...

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Sep 28, 2017

Discover Fukuoka – Take the Subway!

On September 25 a new pass for foreign visitors in which adults can enjoy unlimited rides on all subway lines for just ¥720 (children ¥360) goes on sale. Here are just a few of the...

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Sep 27, 2017

October 2017 Fukuoka Now

With many clear, warm, and dry days it seems like there are more events in the month of October than any other! The Hakata Akihaku Festival is a collection of a wide variety of eve...

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Sep 27, 2017

Fukuoka City Science Museum: New and Improved and Fun for All Ages

On Oct. 1, the new and improved Fukuoka City Science Museum will open on the site of Kyushu University’s old Ropponmatsu Campus. Anyone who grew up in Fukuoka is sure to remember i...

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Sep 27, 2017

Manpei

Although maruten (a disc-like fried fishcake) is a common topping on Hakata-style udon, it was never typically considered the main attraction. That was until...