"Chicken Festival 2018!" Enjoy chicken dishes from all over Kyushu!

Get your fill of chicken at this three day festival! Enjoy delicious food in a party atmosphere from March 23rd to 25th!

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2018.03.09

"Amaou" strawberries! On sale at a full-scale level for 15 years! Special "Amaou Matsuri (Festival)" will be held to celebrate the anniversary!

Fukuoka Prefecture's famous "Amaou" strawberries have now been available on a full-scale level for 15 years. A promotional event called the "Amaou Matsuri (Festival)" is being held from Saturday 17th to Sunday 18th February 2018 to mark this anniversary!

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2018.02.08

Asakura area - Koishiwara and Sugawa - Guide brought to you by Park!

Korean student Park reports on some of the most charming sites to see in the Asakura - Koishiwara and Sugawa - area!

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2018.02.05

What bargains will you find at the "Gokoku Jinja Nominoichi (Flea Market)" this weekends?

The 30th Gokoku Jinja Nominoichi flea market will take place on 3rd and 4th February 2018! Well-established traders from all over Kyushu will be selling antique items and various other goods over the two days! Make sure to stop-by and experience the vibrant atmosphere for yourself!

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2018.02.02

The "Tochoji Setsubun-sai" will be held this February! Fukuoka-based international students got in the festival spirit at the Fukuoka prefectural offices!

The "Tochoji Setsubun-sai" will be held on 2nd and 3rd February 2018! In order to help people get in the festival spirit, the famous mamemaki (bean throwing) ritual was held at the Fukuoka Yokamon Hiroba!

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2018.01.22

[Report from Kimito in Shanghai] One of the world's largest Starbucks has opened in Shanghai!

Many companies choose Shanghai as the location to establish flagship stores and eye-catching new branches! Now, one of the world's largest Starbucks has been set-up in the city! The "Starbucks Reserve Roastery Shanghai" opened in West Nanjing on 5th Dec. 2017!

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2018.01.05

YouTuber / Instagrammer Joan Kim visited "Fukuoka Yokamon Hiroba!"

YouTuber / Instagrammer Joan Kim visited Fukuoka and stopped by the "Fukuoka Yokamon Hiroba" and "Yokamon Café" at the 11th floor of the Fukuoka prefectural government building!

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2017.11.24

November 9th is "ramugi" (ラー麦: ramen wheat) day! To celebrate, we sampled "Menbijin," noodles that are made with 100% "ramugi"!

A brand of semi-dry thin, straight noodles made with 100% "ramugi" called "Menbijin" has been released! We picked up a pack to sample how they taste!

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2017.11.09

One of Kyushu's largest pop culture events! The "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2017" is coming soon!

An event filled with exciting spectacles and attractions, one of Kyushu's largest pop culture events is coming soon! The "Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2017" will be held on the 4th and 5th November at the West Japan General Exhibition Center Annex and Aruaru City!

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2017.10.19

FUKUOKA RAMEN MAP - [EXTRA EDITION] Street Stalls

Find-out more about Hakata ramen and the different kinds of ramen restaurants in the Fukuoka area in this easy-to-understand series. Be sure to join us as we check-out an array of ramen joints around Fukuoka's street stalls, "yatai"!

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2017.10.13

Tonkotsu ramen campaign is underway! Win a trip to Fukuoka through Instagram!

Fukuoka's tonkotsu ramen campaign is now underway! Add the tag "#fukuoka_tonkotsu" to your Instagram post and be in with a shot of winning a five day four night trip to Fukuoka!

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2017.10.02

[Information] The Fukuoka Prefecture, North America Office will be running a booth at the "J-POP SUMMIT 2017!"

The "J-POP SUMMIT" culture festival has been held in San Francisco every year since 2009! At this year's event the Fukuoka Prefecture, North America Office will be running a booth in collaboration with the travel agency H.I.S!

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2017.09.05

Fukuoka Otaku Map-ver. 痛 (Two) – WONDER MUSEUM Sanatorium

The latest installment in our Fukuoka Otaku Map-ver. 痛 (Two) series takes a closer look at the "WONDER MUSEUM Sanatorium," a cafe in north Tenjin where visitors can enter a weird and wonderful world!

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2017.08.16

Seminar promoting "The Wonders of FUKUOKA" and a joint reception staged with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)

On 3rd July, a seminar to promote the appeal of Fukuoka Prefecture was held alongside a joint reception staged with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) at the Iikura Guest House. The 300 or so guests in attendance included all kinds of prominent figures and dignitaries. Find-out more about the reception!

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2017.08.10

Fukutaro Tenjin Terra Branch (福太郎 天神テルラ店)

There are a lot of great mentaiko brands in Fukuoka Prefecture! One of the most famous is "Fukutaro!" They are particularly well-known for using mentiako in confectionary and food seasonings. Their branch in Tenjin has a café, which offers all you can eat mentaiko with their set meals!

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2017.07.12

Misako Aoki's Timeless Trip in Fukuoka - Just like a picture book! Pretty clothes in beautiful locations -

She’s a global icon, she’s the president of the Japan Lolita Association, and now she’s here in Fukuoka! Misako Aoki is here to show everyone all the fairytale-esque locations around this great city and even make a special guest appearance at our retro-modern tea party, “Lolita Tea Party in Fukuoka 2016.” We’ve got everything LOLITA and FUKUOKA right here. There’s even a present giveaway, so be sure to read on to very end♪

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2017.07.12

MON and STAY’s "full-on" Fukuoka Trip - From the latest hotspots to traditional culture -

Join MON and STAY, two immensely popular Taiwanese cosplayers, as they tell us about all the excitement Fukuoka has to offer! From the latest shopping spots to their experience with traditional handicrafts, they've got all kinds to tell us about!

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2017.07.12

FUKUOKA RAMEN MAP - Hakata & Nakasu Area

Find-out more about Hakata ramen and the different kinds of ramen restaurants in the Fukuoka area in this easy-to-understand series. Be sure to join us as we check-out an array of ramen joints around Fukuoka, Hakata Station and Nakasu!

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2017.07.10

A love-themed "Hello Kitty Cafe" has opened in PARCO Fukuoka for a limited time!

"Hello Kitty" has an enduring popularity both inside and outside of Japan across all age groups. Featuring a Hello Kitty-inspired menu and fun merchandise, the "Hello Kitty Cafe" has opened in PARCO Fukuoka for a limited time only! There are also Sanrio Danshi (Boys)-themed dishes and good for guests to enjoy!

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2017.05.31

FUKUOKA RAMEN MAP - Kitakyushu Area

Providing easily accessible information about Hakata ramen and ramen restaurants in Fukuoka, in this section we will be introducing some of the best places to find ramen in the Kitakyushu area!

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2017.05.26