{"id":74107,"date":"2014-04-25T09:29:46","date_gmt":"2014-04-25T00:29:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/?post_type=feature&p=48768"},"modified":"2017-06-13T12:31:20","modified_gmt":"2017-06-13T03:31:20","slug":"fukuoka-kau-kau-ming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/fukuoka-kau-kau-ming\/","title":{"rendered":"Fukuoka Kau Kau: MING"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Fukuoka is a compact city bursting with trendy boutiques, big department stores and everything in between; it\u2019s a shopper\u2019s paradise. We gave a foreigner a budget and a number of items to buy. What will she select? What would you select? Fukuoka Shopping Challenge START! \u798f\u5ca1\u306f\u6d41\u884c\u306e\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30d7\u3084\u767e\u8ca8\u5e97\u304c\u30b3\u30f3\u30d1\u30af\u30c8\u306a\u8857\u4e2d\u306b\u3072\u3057\u3081\u304f\u3001\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30d4\u30f3\u30b0\u597d\u304d\u306b\u3068\u3063\u3066\u306e\u697d\u5712\u3002NOW\u306e\u65b0\u4f01\u753bFukuoka Kau Kau\u3067\u306f\u3001\u305d\u3093\u306a\u697d\u5712\u3092\u8a2a\u308c\u305f\u5916\u56fd\u4eba\u304c\u4e88\u7b97\u5185\u3067\u4f55\u3092\u8cb7\u3046\u304b\u3001\u3092\u30ec\u30dd\u30fc\u30c8\u3057\u307e\u3059\uff01<\/p>\n

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Target:<\/strong>\u00a0 MING Hakata 1-1 Hakataekich\u016b\u014dgai, Hakata \/ Open:<\/strong> 9:00~21:00
\nOne of Hakata Station\u2019s three underground department stores, Ming (along with Hakataeki Chikagai and Hakata Ichibangai) is connected to 1F Hakata Station. It’s full of souvenirs, traditional crafts and Japanese specialties. Whether you\u2019re visiting Fukuoka from inside Japan, overseas, or are a resident in need of a gift for family back home – the convenient location and massive range of sweets, treats and souvenirs at MING make it a no-brainer for omiyage shopping!<\/p>\n

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Shopper:<\/strong> Rolly Lopez (Philippines), Hall Staff at Bangkok Time
\nBudget:<\/strong> \u00a510,000
\nGoal:<\/strong> 5 “Omiyage” gift items<\/p>\n

LET’S GO!<\/strong>
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\nItem #1 : Hakata Meika Hiyoko (7 pces) from Hiyoko Honpo Yoshinodo <\/strong> \u00a5864
\nComment:<\/strong> Hiyoko is one of Hakata\u2019s most beloved sweet-makers, and their signature sweet is a great omiyage! I love the adorable chicken shape, and its taste is appealing to everyone.<\/p>\n

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\nItem #2: Cherry Tomato Daifuku (4pces) from Josuian <\/strong> \u00a5780
\nComment:<\/strong> Daifuku are usually filled with sweetened beans or fruit, but this one caught my eye because inside is a whole Japanese tomato! I was uncertain at first, but tomato is one of my favorite vegetables – and the taste was great!<\/p>\n

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\nItem #3: Menbei – Mayonnaise Flavor (16 pces) from Fukutaro<\/strong> \u00a5540
\nComment:<\/strong> This crunchy snack is a combination of mentaiko (spicy cod roe) and senbei Japanese crackers, with a twist of mayonnaise flavor. Perfect with a glass of ice cold beer!<\/p>\n

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\nItem #4: Hakata Odori Doll<\/strong> \u00a55,400
\nComment:<\/strong> I love how pretty and delicate this doll is. It reminds me of famous local Hakata festivals, with groups of citizens dancing in kimono and other costumes.<\/p>\n

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\nItem #4: Ikkousha Ramen Kit <\/strong> \u00a51,250
\nComment:<\/strong> I am no stranger to Ikkousha Hakata Ramen; as I\u2019m a huge fan of tonkotsu ramen I know that they won “Ultimate Ramen Champion” for 2011 and 2012 consecutively. So this ramen set is the perfect way to share the taste of Fukuoka with my family and friends back home.<\/p>\n

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Shopper\u2019s final verdict?<\/strong> \u201cIt\u2019s only my second time shopping at Ming Hakata Station, and I am really amazed at how much is available there. You\u2019ll find all of Fukuoka\u2019s famous omiyage sweets and souvenir items in one place. I had so much fun shopping, trying free samples and picking up items for friends back home – such a memorable day for me!!\u201d<\/p>\n

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Total:<\/strong> \u00a5 8,834
\nCHALLENGE:<\/strong> PASS!<\/p>\n

Originally published in Fukuoka Now Magazine (fn185, May. 2014)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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