Now Reports

La Carne: Fukuoka’s Steak Specialists

Discerning carnivores, your paradise has been built: La Carne specialises in thick, juicy steaks. The emphasis here is on the individual’s quest to find their perfect steak dinner,...

• #Fukuoka City

Sunset Live 2015 – Saturday Report

Fukuoka Now’s Jess McHugh attended the Saturday festivities of the three-day spectacular that was Sunset Live 2015. Here’s her report on the awesome sights and sounds of Kyushu’s h...

• #Itoshima

Moët & Chandon Yukata Party at Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk 2015 Report

We were lucky enough to attend one of this summer’s last yukata parties, hosted by the delectable Moët & Chandon at the Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk. Taking the uchiwa (folding fan...

• #Momochi / Nishijin
• #Nishi-ku

Minoshima

Minoshima was once a bustling shopping area known as the Kitchen of Hakata. Today, over 50 mostly family-run shops with the nostalgic look of the Showa era remain (1920s to ‘80s). ...

• #Hakata

Umenoma

With elegant high ceilings and an Asian feel, Umenoma serves Fukuoka’s famous Yame green tea and a selection of original sweets. Try the Yame gyokuro, ranked best in...

• #Tenjin

Imatomi

Soba, or buckwheat noodles, are light but filling, and there are many places where you can enjoy them— from standing counter bars, to udon shops, to refined specialty shops. This m...

• #Chuo-ku

Fukuoka: Recipes of Fukuoka – Book Giveaway

When Japanese people talk about Fukuoka, they often wax lyrical about the food of Kyushu. For foreigners, however, it can be very difficult to get our mitts on a Fukuoka-cuisine co...

• #Fukuoka Prefecture

Sep 2015 Fukuoka Now

Featured on this month’s cover is an image of Hojoya, which is one of Fukuoka’s biggest annual festivals and our top recommendation this September, for both visitors and locals ali...

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