Ichiran's Mori

British student Hiro reports on "Ichiran's Mori," a complex that features a museum and factory of the popular tonkotsu ramen restaurant "Ichiran!"

Food & Drink | Gourmet｜ sightseeing｜

2015.07.31

Itoshima Area Guide Brought to You by Reporter Hiro

International student Hiro, from England, reports on the top places to visit in the Itoshima area!

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2015.07.31

JA Itoshima Farmers Market Ito Sai-sai

At the JA Itoshima Farmers Market "Ito Sai-sai" there's all kinds of fresh produce from the Ito area on sale! British student Hiro reports on his visit!

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2015.07.31

PALM BEACH

With the gentle sea breeze and soothing sound of the waves creating the background, Itoshima - Futamiga ura's resort restaurant, "PALM BEACH" has the feel of a beach restaurant in a far away world! British student Hiro reports!

Food & Drink | Gourmet｜ sightseeing｜

2015.07.31

The "Agano-yaki Tanabata Tea Ceremony" was held in the "FUKUOKA YOKAMON HIROBA"!

On the 11th floor of the Fukuoka Prefecture, the "FUKUOKA YOKAMON HIROBA" re-opened to the public in April 2015!

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2015.07.17

The New "BOATHOUSE OHORI PARK" is Finally Here!

We went to the "BOATHOUSE OHORI PARK" that just opened up on February 6th in Ohori Park, which is located at the heart of Fukuoka city! Being able to eat while looking at the scenery outside on a nice day is the best!

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2015.03.11

BOATHOUSE OHORI PARK

Ohori Park, located in the center of Fukuoka City, is a place of relaxation that many people visit throughout the year. Check out our guide to "BOATHOUSE OHORI PARK" re-opened in Feb. 2015!

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2015.03.11

Sometimes it's good to travel! A Kumamoto Ramen Report

Today we'll be introducing you to "Kumamoto Ramen!" Having been born in Fukuoka, even as a child I found the most delicious ramen to be the Hakata tonkotsu ramen. But this time, I tried the local Kumamoto ramen for the first time!

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2015.02.13

Fukuoka souvenirs and my new standards!

The Ichiran souvenir instant noodle packs went on sale at the end of June and were so popular and hard to come by, but I've finally managed to get some!

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2014.11.26

“MICHELIN GUIDE Fukuoka/Saga 2014 – Special Edition" English Website Opening

Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture and Saga Prefecture, with the cooperation of NIHON MICHELIN TIRE, have produced an English language web version of the MICHELIN GUIDE Fukuoka/Saga 2014 guidebook online for all to see. The guide showcases the very best restaurants and hotels the Saga/Fukuoka area has to offer.

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2014.09.18

“MICHELIN GUIDE Fukuoka/Saga 2014- Special Edition” English Website is opened!

On September 9, 2014, Fukuoka Prefecture Fukuoka City and Saga Prefecture, with the cooperation of NIHON MICHELIN TIRE, have produced an English language web version of the MICHELIN GUIDE Fukuoka/Saga 2014 guidebook online for all to see!

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2014.09.18

Everyone's Bound to Love "Hakata Sara Udon"!

If you ask someone what’s good to eat in Fukuoka, they’ll most likely tell you, “Tonkotsu Ramen!” But the local people themselves seem to eat more udon than they actually do ramen. So then what about “sara udon”?

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2014.08.12

Cool Japan ・Fukuoka FACo in Bangkok!

Cool Japan ・Fukuoka FACo in Bangkok!

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2014.08.05

[Report from Robin in Hong Kong] Kyushu Ramen shops opening up all across Hong Kong!

There are many people in Hong Kong that really like Japanese food. Sushi, teppanyaki, and sashimi have all come to be greatly appreciated foods in Hong Kong. However, it is ramen that is probably most popular. The gourmet capital, Hong Kong has seen many Japanese ramen shops opening along its streets.

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2014.07.04

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!] #100 Local Idol Concert, Local Landmarks and Local Food – A New Way to Sightsee in Japan

“asianbeat,” the website that publishes these articles, is operated by Fukuoka prefecture. Fukuoka plays a major role as a gateway to all the countries throughout Asia and the world, and I think it’s rather significant that Fukuoka prefecture is the one representing Japan, transmitting Japanese pop culture to the world.

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2014.04.23

Fukuoka Ramen Map - What is Tsukemen?

Here we'd like to give you a simple step-by-step tutorial on how to eat the Japanese traditional food, Tsukemen.

Fukuoka Ramen Map | Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜

2014.02.25

New Art in the Making? Grated Radish Polar-Bear-Hotpot in the Spotlight

Recently, “shirokuma nabe” (“polar bear hotpot”) has been generating a buzz across Twitter.

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2013.12.30

[Report from Kobori in Bangkok] Maid Cafes Make Their Way to Thailand!

Two months into opening the first ever subculture cafe to make its way to Thailand, business is booming

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2013.10.29

Classic Tonkotsu Ramen - Ichiran Report

In the summer of next year there are plans to open another Ichiran in New York. We visited to the flagship restaurant to find out the secret behind Ichiran's rows of Chinese lanterns and their souvenir corner.

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2013.07.25

"Puella Magi Madoka Magica" vending machines are now in Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka.

The design of the machines differs from each 3 stores and any of the characters - Madoka Kaname, Mami Tomoe, Homura Akemi, Sayaka Miki or Kyōko Sakura are depicted on machines.

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2013.07.16