Fairytale-like Cafes and Shops

Join Misako Aoki as she introduces us to a lolita cafe, an Alice in Wonderland inspired bakery and a retro/modern Western-style cafe restaurant. Why not spend some time in one of these fairytale-like places and completely lose track of time?

Misako Aoki's Timeless Trip in Fukuoka - Just like a picture book! Pretty clothes in beautiful locations - | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ Hot Spot｜

2017.05.03

[Report from Kimito in Shanghai] Japanese Sake from the Yame brewery "Kitaya" has gone down a storm in Shanghai!

On March 15th, a special collaborationary event was put on by the famous Japanese sake brewery "Kitaya" and a popular Japanese restaurant in Shanghai called "SHARI."

Report from Kimito in Shanghai | China｜ Shanghai｜ Gourmet｜ Event Reports｜

2017.04.19

Recreating scenes from the movie, the "Kimi no Na wa. (your name.) Cafe" is now open in Fukuoka PARCO for a limited time!

Recreating scenes from the worldwide smash hit movie, the "Kimi no Na wa. (your name.) Cafe" has finally opened in Fukuoka PARCO's "THE GUEST cafe & diner" for a limited time!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ Movies｜ Collaboration items｜

2017.04.12

Haneushi (跳牛)

Korean Student Suu reports on Haneushi, a restaurant based in Ropponmatsu, Fukuoka-shi. Read on to find-out more!

Food & Drink | Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

2017.04.11

Turning up the volume! This year’s "LOVE FM FESTIVAL 2017" will be held over three days!

In addition to all the great artists who will be performing live, at this year's "LOVE FM FESTIVAL 2017" you will also be able to experience food from different cultures with their "World Donburi (World Don)." This annual event, which welcomes huge numbers of visitors, will take place from the 10th to 12th March at the Fureai Hiroba!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Music｜ Gourmet｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜

2017.03.08

[Report from Kobori in Bangkok] The "JAPAN EXPO THAILAND 2017," featuring appearances from the likes of PIKOTARO!

To mark 130 years of friendly relations between the two countries, the "JAPAN EXPO THAILAND 2017" ran for three days, starting on 10th February. Held in front of Central World, Bangkok, the event welcomed around 400,000 guests!

Kobori 's Bangkok Report | Japan｜ Thailand ｜ Bangkok｜ Music｜ Cosplay｜ Gourmet｜ Event Reports｜ Talent/Idol｜

2017.02.27

"Fukuoka Fair" held in Honolulu, Hawaii!

Promoting all that Fukuoka has to offer in Hawaii, the land of eternal sunshine! The "Fukuoka Fair" took place in Honolulu, Hawaii and was held across four days, from Thursday 19th to Sunday 22nd January!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Fukuoka｜ Other Areas｜ Gourmet｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜ J-POP｜

2017.02.23

The "LET'S GO TO FUKUOKA! THE BIRTHPLACE OF TONKOTSU RAMEN!" campaign is currently underway overseas!

The "LET'S GO TO FUKUOKA! THE BIRTHPLACE OF TONKOTSU RAMEN!" campaign is currently underway overseas! Post your photos with the specified hashtag and follow the official Instagram account to be in with a chance of winning a prize!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Indonesia｜ Japan｜ China｜ Thailand ｜ Taiwan｜ Fukuoka｜ Hong Kong｜ Other Areas｜ France｜ Gourmet｜ Event Reports｜ sightseeing｜

2017.02.06

FUKUOKA RAMEN MAP - Tenjin & Daimyo

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, Tenjin and Daimyo areas!

Fukuoka Ramen Map | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ sightseeing｜

2017.01.22

"Ichiran" have opened their first U.S. store in NY! And they continue to set-up new branches in their hometown of Fukuoka!

The classic tonkotsu ramen shop Ichiran have finally landed in America, opening their first store in Manhattan, New York on 19th October 2016. Given that they have since set-up their first airport store, "Fukuoka Kuko-ten," on 8th December 2016 and also re-launched the "Dazaifu Sando-ten" branch on 22nd December 2016, it is clear that Ichiran's superb ramen is gaining popularity both in Japan and abroad!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Fukuoka｜ Other Areas｜ Gourmet｜ sightseeing｜

2017.01.16

Fukuoka Area Guide Brought to You by Reporter Suu! (Kawabata Shotengai, Yusentai and Ropponmatsu)

Korean student Suu tells us about some of the most captivating places in and around the Kawabata Shotengai, Yusentei and Ropponmatsu areas!

Articles Sorted by Area | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

2016.12.21

KITTE HAKATA, HAKATA MARUI

Since its grand opening on 21st April 2016, there has been a huge buzz surrounding "KITTE HAKATA," the latest shopping hotspot at Hakata Station! MON & STAY went along to check it out!

MON and STAY’s "full-on" Fukuoka Trip - From the latest hotspots to traditional culture - | Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

2016.12.19

Special Fukuoka limited edition "BIGBANG Kan Kan" is on sale to celebrate "BIGBANG" performing at the FUKUOKA YAHUOKU! DOME!

The well-established mentaiko store "FUKUYA" are doing a special collaboration with the massive K-POP artists "BIGBANG!" To celebrate "BIGBANG" performing at the FUKUOKA YAHUOKU! DOME, special Fukuoka limited edition "BIGBANG Kan Kan" is currently on sale for a limited time!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜ K-POP｜ Collaboration items｜

2016.12.01

Kawabata Zenzai Hiroba

Korean student Suu introduces us to "Kawabata Zenzai Hiroba," a spot in the Kawabata Shotengai where you can view a "Kazariyama" from the Yamakasa festival all year round!

Food & Drink | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

2016.11.21

Experience Japanese culture in Canal City Hakata! The "Canal Tourist Lounge" opened on Friday 21st October 2016!

The "Canal Tourist Lounge" opened on Friday 21st October 2016 in Canal City Hakata! Catering for the needs of people visiting from abroad, this tourist information center doesn't just provide news about tourist spots, but also gives visitors the chance to experience Japanese culture!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

2016.10.27

If you're interested in baking Japanese-style bread, why not try making "an-pan?"

There’s been all kinds of different breads (pan) that have been created in Japan, such as "melon-pan," "jam-pan," "cream-pan," and "curry-pan." In this article I will be showing you how to bake "an-pan," a type of bread that was first made during the Meiji Period.

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜

2016.10.11

"Chun Shui Tang (春水堂)" finally reaches western Japan! The Taiwanese café known for specializing in tea and has opened a new branch in the Tenjin Chikagai!

The Taiwanese café "Chun Shui Tang (春水堂)" specializes in all things tea and has finally opened its first store in western Japan! Located in the Tenjin Chikagai (Nishi 6 Bangai), the board outside the store advertises "Tapioca Milk Tea" and "Gyuniku-men (Beef Noodle Soup)," giving shoppers a real taste of Taiwan!

Culture Watch (Latest News & Info) | Japan｜ Taiwan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ sightseeing｜ Hot Spot｜

2016.10.03

Vol.14 hitomi - Being a Maid is My Favorite Thing! -

In each installment we will be meeting up with different guests, as they tell us about their "favorite" things, all under the theme of "Crying Out Love from the Center of J-POP Culture!" In this episode we caught up with a maid cafe "@home cafe" president, hitomi!

TEAM SAKUSAKU presents - Favorite Collections - | Japan｜ INTERVIEW / SERIALS｜ Fashion｜ Gourmet｜ Talent/Idol｜

2016.09.30

[Information] Fruit fairs promoting grapes from Fukuoka Prefecture are set to be held in Bangkok and Singapore!

Food fairs promoting grapes from Fukuoka Prefecture are set to take place in Bangkok and Singapore! Fukuoka Prefectures grapes are currently in season, so this is a great time to give them a go!

information | Thailand ｜ Bangkok｜ Singapore｜ Gourmet｜ Event Reports｜

2016.08.26

[Report from Kimito in Shanghai] The growth of cafés in Shanghai - XIN CAFE

"MORE THAN A COFFEE SHOP" is concept that many people have become highly receptive to in Shanghai. And with this slogan in mind, the "XIN CAFE" has become a place that hosts all kinds of events and constantly has things going on inside.

Report from Kimito in Shanghai | China｜ Shanghai｜ Gourmet｜ Hot Spot｜

2016.08.26