Kyushu Rainbow Pride
Despite the sometimes unreliability of Kyushu weather, the sun was out in full swing on Sunday, November the 22nd, ready to celebrate a new kind of movement in Fukuoka.
March 22, 2016
Area: Fukuoka
ALL 78Miyazaki 5Kagoshima 13Nagasaki 11Kumamoto 5Fukuoka 25Saga 5Oita 11
Ume Blossoms, The First Sign of Spring in Japan!
A visit to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shinto shrine from early February to mid-March is breathtakingly beautiful. Planted throughout the shrine grounds are over 6,000 flowering plum trees! Red, pink and white sweetly-scented blossoms permeate the grounds with amazing color and intoxicating scents celebrating the coming of spring!
EventsAttractionsNatureFukuoka
March 7, 2016
A Ramen Experience in Fukuoka: Ramen Stadium
Have you ever tried authentic Japanese ramen? Do you like thick noodles or thin noodles? The straight or spiral ones? A pig-bone base or miso base? So many questions and often we don't really know what we would like or what is good.
February 22, 2016
The Moomin Craze – Moomin Cafés and Moomin Stands
While it might be common to hear of Japanese characters gaining immense popularity far from the shores of Japan – Hello Kitty, Pokemon, just to name a few – there is one Finnish character that has gained almost equivalent popularity in Japan.
CultureFood & DrinkFukuokaTokyo
February 20, 2016
A German Christmas Market in Fukuoka
December is finally here. The most wonderful time of the year. Christmas lights, decorations, short days and cozy afternoons by the fireplace.
AttractionsEventsShoppingFukuoka
December 8, 2015
Tower Aquarium - Illuminating the Summer Nights at Fukuoka
Tower Aquarium, the summer illumination themed swimming gold fish will be displayed in Fukuoka Tower from 18th July to 31st August, 2015.
July 27, 2015
Things To Do In Fukuoka
Fukuoka is the biggest city in Kyushu, and was one of the first port-towns in Japan that opened its gates to foreigners. Fukuoka is also known as Hakata (this is because the two close cities of Fukuoka and Hakata merged in 1889).
EventsAttractionsFood & DrinkFukuoka
July 15, 2015
Sweat, Male Buttocks and Tradition: The Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival
The Yamakasa Festival is a man’s festival. That’s not to say that women can’t do what men can do - they certainly can. But this festival is all about the men.
July 14, 2015
Asahi Beer Hakata Factory
I would like to introduce the ASAHI Beer Hakata Factory. It is located near JR Takeshita station (Kagoshima honsen line), which is next to Hakata station.
Food & DrinkAttractionsFukuoka
July 9, 2015
Let's Relax at Ann & Co. - A Specialty Anco Shop
One place did make me really "hokkori" with its trendy beverages and sweets based on traditional Japanese bean paste called "anko" or "an".
July 7, 2015
Hakata Station: The Uber-Enjoyable "Station-City" in Kyushu
There’s an old saying: ‘Getting there is half the fun’. I’m usually inclined to agree with that well-worn adage. However, if Hakata station is your destination, then it may well be more exciting than the journey there.
ShoppingAttractionsFood & DrinkFukuoka
June 29, 2015
Friendly Hero Shows in Kashii-kaen
In Kashiikaen amusement park, they have many types of event on the stage almost every weekend. Several kinds of hero shows (super sentai like Ninninjaa, Kamen Rider, Ultraman, etc), comedy shows, character shows such as Doraemon and other fun performances can be enjoyed depending on the weekend you wish to go.
June 23, 2015
Sasaguri Town - Mini Pilgrimage And More!
Not far from Fukuoka City lies the beautiful mountain town of Sasaguri. It’s a wonderful, little known secret, tucked between forested mountains and lush rice fields. Sasaguri is home to the famous mini pilgrimage, the “Sasaguri 88” founded in 1835.
CultureAttractionsNatureFukuoka
June 16, 2015
Fukuoka Cafés - REC Coffee
Located just a few minutes walk from Nishitestu Yakuin train station on Jonan-sen, REC coffee is easy to get to. The atmosphere is casual and pleasant, and the smell of freshly baked delicacies, very tempting. But it’s the coffee that I’m going for and it doesn’t disappoint.
June 4, 2015
Marinoa City Fukuoka: The Largest Outlet Mall in Kyushu
If you love shopping, and especially seasonal shopping at lower prices, the Marinoa City outlet mall in Fukuoka is a must-visit place!
AttractionsShoppingFood & DrinkFukuoka
May 22, 2015
Kawachi Fujien – A Pastel-Colored Fairytale Garden
Kawachi Fuji garden is a private wisteria garden. It is located in Kitakyushu City, Japan and was established in 1977.
May 15, 2015
Could These Be Japan’s Latest UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
Japan has an abundance of UNESCO World Heritage Sites (18 in total) including an amazing 17 sites in Kyoto which are classified as one under the title “Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto”.
AttractionsCultureNagasakiGunmaFukuokaShizuokaIwate
May 15, 2015
Fukuoka Tower – The Symbol of Fukuoka
Fukuoka is a city that incorporates both the modern sophisticated era as well as the oriental richness of Japan. Festivities and nature play a big part in the beauty of Fukuoka, but at the same time, the dynamic city life adds a dash of glamour to it. One such modern landmark in the city is the Fukuoka Tower.
April 23, 2015
