"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!

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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!

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2017.02.06

What’s your tipple of choice? Discover your favorite sake at the "23rd Jojima Sakagura-biraki (Sake Cellar Opening)!"

The "23rd Jojima Sakagurabiraki (Sake Cellar Opening)" will be held on 11th & 12th Feb. in Jojima, Kurume City. Welcoming over 100,000 guests, fans of sake should not be missed this 2 day event! Early spring is the time to sample new sake, so why not experience the best of the 9 participating breweries?

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2017.02.01

[Feature] "Fukuoka Osake Meguri" - Guide to sake in Fukuoka -

Discover all 70 sake breweries that Fukuoka Prefecture has to offer! Here we bring to you all the latest information about where to enjoy sake produced in Fukuoka Prefecture!

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2017.02.01

The "Early Spring Collection of Animals and Small Puppet Exhibition" opened at the "Fukuoka Yokamon Hiroba!"

The "Early Spring Collection of Animals and Small Puppet Exhibition" showcases handicrafts that feature animals and opened on 11th Jan. at the "Fukuoka Yokamon Hiroba," on the 11th floor of the Fukuoka Prefectural Government offices. It runs until 24th Mar. and is free to view!

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2017.01.30

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!

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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!

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2017.01.16

A new experience to enjoy when travelling in Taiwan! - Chinese Dress Rental -

These days in Japan anyone can rent out a kimono or yukata. But did you know that similarly, in Taiwan you can rent Chinese style dresses? About an hour outside of Taipei in Jiufen you can find "CHIPAO." A store that rents out everything from traditional to modern style Chinese dresses, there is usually over 60 ensembles to choose from!

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2017.01.04

Yusentei Koen (Park)

Korean student Suu gets a feel for traditional Japan! Check-out his report on a pure Japanese style garden called "Yusentei Park!"

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2016.12.21

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!

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2016.12.21

[Hot Spots] Space World

Something of a landmark in the Yahata area of Kitakyushu, "Space World" is one the biggest theme parks in Fukuoka Prefecture!

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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!

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2016.12.19

O-Butsudan no Hasegawa Fukuoka Honten

Korean student Suu visited the Kawabata Shotengai to report on "O-Butsudan no Hasegawa Fukuoka Honten!"

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2016.12.14

Kazari yamakasa (飾り山笠 )

Korean student Suu reports on the incredible "Kazari yamakasa!"

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2016.12.08

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!

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2016.12.01

One of the biggest of its kind in Japan! Combining a water fountain display with 3D projection mapping, the "ONE PIECE Water Spectacle" is here to adorn the winter at Canal City Hakata!

Making use of 3D projection mapping (which at 2,500 inches is one of the biggest in Japan), illuminations, audio and water fountains, the experience-based attraction "Canal Aqua Panorama" arrives at Canal City Hakata!

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2016.11.28

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!

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2016.11.21

Covering some different spots around Fukuoka and making a guest appearance at a tea party… Misako Aoki was in town!

The President of the Japan Lolita Association, Misako Aoki has a huge following overseas. We invited her to visit Fukuoka to not only cover some of the area's most exciting spots, but to also make a special appearance at an "tea party" event!

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2016.11.16

“Matsuda Name Shishu-ten / Cotton Matsuda”

Korean student Suu paid a visit to the Kawabata Shotengai and checked-out the funny hats and wide range of souvenirs from the Hakata area that "Matsuda Name Shishu-ten" has in store!

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2016.11.09

A first for Asia! The “Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series” is coming to Fukuoka!

Steeped in history, the "America's Cup" is seen as the pinnacle of international yacht racing. The "Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series" qualifying stage is held across 2 years at locations all over the world and will soon be coming to Asia for the first time. Held over 3 days, from Friday 18th to Sunday 20th November 2016, at Jigyohama, Fukuoka City, this a real must-see event!

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2016.11.04