{"id":115057,"date":"2018-10-29T11:15:14","date_gmt":"2018-10-29T02:15:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/?p=115057&#038;lang=en"},"modified":"2018-10-29T11:15:14","modified_gmt":"2018-10-29T02:15:14","slug":"november-2018-fukuoka-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/november-2018-fukuoka-now\/","title":{"rendered":"November 2018 Fukuoka Now"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Autumn is an especially good time to enjoy food in Japan and this issue has heaps of foodie info to sink your teeth into! For <em>ramen<\/em> lovers we have a guide to Fukuoka Airport\u2019s Ramen Runway, and it\u2019s nine <em>ramen<\/em> shops from around Japan. Our restaurant pick this month is Barba Bianca where chef and sommelier Kazuya Okubo prepares Italian inspired cuisine in a 120-year-old residence in Hakata. Finding a good latte in Fukuoka is a snap, right, but where to go for good artisan chai? Turn to page 19 to find out! But our big find this month is definitely Merican Barber Shop Fuk. It\u2019s a cave-like basement with a barbershop, a bar and a lounge that just oozes cool. We also introduce Hanagen Honzenan, a <em>soba<\/em> restaurant in Hakata that offers much more than just noodles. Try their <em>tempura<\/em>, meat dishes and impressive stock of <em>shochu<\/em>. In our Itoshima Now section we continue to introduce lesser known destinations, shops and services. Curious? See p. 20. <\/p>\n<p>Expand the viewer below to browse the magazine\u2026<\/p>\n<div data-configid=\"3209099\/65384205\" style=\"width:100%; height:600px;\" class=\"issuuembed\"><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/e.issuu.com\/embed.js\" async=\"true\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/food\/barba-bianca\/\">Barba Bianca<\/a> &#8211; <strong>Gourmet<\/strong><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/fn239-gourmet-bianca-003.jpg?resize=1400%2C934&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1400\" height=\"934\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-114899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/fn239-gourmet-bianca-003.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/fn239-gourmet-bianca-003.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/fn239-gourmet-bianca-003.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/fn239-gourmet-bianca-003.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/food\/chai-tea-heron\/\">Chai Tea Heron<\/a> &#8211; <strong>Cafe<\/strong><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/fn239-cafe-heron-001.jpg?resize=1400%2C934&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1400\" height=\"934\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-114906\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/fn239-cafe-heron-001.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/fn239-cafe-heron-001.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/fn239-cafe-heron-001.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/fn239-cafe-heron-001.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/food\/hanagen-honzenan\/\">Hanagen Honzenan<\/a> &#8211; <strong>Noodle<\/strong><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/fn239-noodle-gen-001-new.jpg?resize=1400%2C934&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1400\" height=\"934\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-115064\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/fn239-noodle-gen-001-new.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/fn239-noodle-gen-001-new.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/fn239-noodle-gen-001-new.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/fn239-noodle-gen-001-new.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/food\/merican-barber-shop-fuk\/\">Merican Barber Shop Fuk<\/a> &#8211; <strong>Bar<\/strong><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/fn239-bar-barber-001.jpg?resize=1400%2C934&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1400\" height=\"934\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-114937\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/fn239-bar-barber-001.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/fn239-bar-barber-001.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/fn239-bar-barber-001.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/fn239-bar-barber-001.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/hanahata-horticultural-park\/\">Hanahata Horticultural Park<\/a> &#8211; <strong>Feature<\/strong><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/fn239-fukuoka-topic.jpg?resize=1400%2C977&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1400\" height=\"977\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-115070\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/fn239-fukuoka-topic.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/fn239-fukuoka-topic.jpg?resize=300%2C209&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/fn239-fukuoka-topic.jpg?resize=768%2C536&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/fn239-fukuoka-topic.jpg?resize=1024%2C715&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/itoshima-now-november-2018\/\">Itoshima Now! November 2018<\/a> &#8211; <strong>Feature<\/strong><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/itonow-nov-coll.jpg?resize=1400%2C1050&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1050\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-115060\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/itonow-nov-coll.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/itonow-nov-coll.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/itonow-nov-coll.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/itonow-nov-coll.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/food\/fukuoka-airports-ramen-runway\/\">Fukuoka Airport&#8217;s Ramen Runway<\/a> &#8211; <strong>Feature<\/strong><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/runway-%E6%BB%91%E8%B5%B0%E8%B7%AF_127.jpg?resize=1400%2C934&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1400\" height=\"934\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-115001\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/runway-%E6%BB%91%E8%B5%B0%E8%B7%AF_127.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/runway-%E6%BB%91%E8%B5%B0%E8%B7%AF_127.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/runway-%E6%BB%91%E8%B5%B0%E8%B7%AF_127.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/runway-%E6%BB%91%E8%B5%B0%E8%B7%AF_127.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/kurume-kasuri-discovery-tour-nov-2018\/\">Kurume Kasuri Discovery Tour Nov. 2018 by Fukuoka Now<\/a><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/kasuri-tour-nov.-coll.jpg?resize=1400%2C1050&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1050\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-114557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/kasuri-tour-nov.-coll.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/kasuri-tour-nov.-coll.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/kasuri-tour-nov.-coll.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/kasuri-tour-nov.-coll.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/itoshima-kakigoya-oyster-hut-guide\/\">Itoshima Kakigoya \u2013 Oyster Hut Guide 2018<\/a><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/kakigoya-009.jpg?resize=1400%2C933&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-114990\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>RECOMMENDED EVENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/hakushu-festival-suijo-parade-2\/\">Hakushu Festival Suijo Parade<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/karatsu-kunchi-5\/\">Karatsu Kunchi<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/kyushu-rainbow-pride-2018\/\">Kyushu Rainbow Pride 2018<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/hokkaido-winter-food-fair\/\">Hokkaido Winter Food Fair<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/international-comic-festival-kitakyushu\/\">International Comic Festival Kitakyushu<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/jojima-sake-brewery-walk-\/\">Jojima Sake Brewery Walk<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/fukukoi-asia-festival-2018\/\">Fukukoi Asia Festival 2018<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/fukuoka-mushroom-festival-2018\/\">Fukuoka Mushroom Festival 2018<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/the-kyushu-basho\/\">The Kyushu Basho<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Autumn is an especially good time to enjoy food in Japan and this issue has heaps of foodie info to sink your teeth into! For ramen lovers we have a guide to Fukuoka Airport\u2019s Ramen Runway, and it\u2019s nine ramen shops from around Japan. Our restaurant pick this month is Barba Bianca where chef and sommelier Kazuya Okubo prepares&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27918,"featured_media":115079,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_locale":"en_US","_original_post":"115057","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4914],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-115057","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-others","location-fukuoka-city","en-US"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/fn239-cover-photo-new.jpg?fit=1400%2C934&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/115057","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/27918"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=115057"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/115057\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":115084,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/115057\/revisions\/115084"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/115079"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=115057"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=115057"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=115057"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}