Fresh and affordable lunch in Fukuoka!!

Don’t you ever just want to go on a trip somewhere that’s not overrun by tourists – somewhere only true locals know about? That’s exactly the kind of place you can expect of Fukuoka’s “sengyo ichiba” – the Fukuoka Fish Market!

Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ sightseeing｜

2012.04.26

Inside the musical-comedy drag show spectacular "Anmitsu Hime"

Men, women, and those somewhere in between! Here's what you can expect from the the hive of excitement that is "Anmitsu Hime"!

Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ sightseeing｜

2012.04.24

“Tsukemen”: It’s ramen with a twist!

Fukuoka is well known for its local specialty: ramen! A little less well known, however, is “tsukemen.” I had never heard of it before myself – good enough reason for an article I thought!

Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ sightseeing｜

2011.12.19

One of Fukuoka's "Big Three" Festivals, Hojoya! Festival Report!

From September 12-18 every year, the Hakozaki Shrine in Fukuoka city plays host to the Hojoya festival, one of Fukuoka's three biggest festival events. I attended the opening day of the festival this year and here's what I thought...(read on!)

Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

2011.09.29