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Suzuna Opens in Otemon: A New, Quiet Benchmark for Modern Shojin Cuisine

In a quiet corner of Otemon, a small restaurant is quietly expanding the idea of what shojin cuisine can be...

• #Chuo-ku

A Curated Taste of Kyushu

Wandering through Canal City Hakata, you don’t necessarily expect to stumble upon a shop like this...

• #Fukuoka City
• #Hakata

Real Startup Visa Experiences: What It’s Like Building a Company in Fukuoka

Thanks to the twelve international founders featured in our recent Startup Visa article for joining us last Friday evening at CIC Fukuoka for...

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• #startup
• #Tenjin

New Approval Criteria for the “Business Management/Administration” Residence Status

The approval criteria for the “Business Manager (Business Management/Administration) 経営・管理 residence status were revised in mid-October 2025...

• #Fukuoka Prefecture

Japanese Law – Visa Application & Startup Support

Masayo Boston is a certified legal professional specializing in administrative procedures (gyoseishoshi 行政書士) in Fukuoka. Her focus is on helping foreigners...

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Cycling To & Around the Tara Volcanic Range

Today we’re heading south for a ride from Fukuoka to Kashima and around the Taradake Volcanic Range. Day one follows an easy route toward...

• #Saga Prefecture

Fukuoka & Kyushu Cycling Routes & Reports

Kyushu offers something special for cyclists of every level. With scenic roads, beautiful attractions, mild winters, and fewer crowds...

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Kyushu Sumo Tournament 2025 & Cultural Experiences in Fukuoka

When the sumo stables roll into town and wrestlers in yukata start appearing on the streets, Fukuoka knows winter has arrived...

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• #Kitakyushu