Mendo Hanamokoshi / 麺道はなもこし

In Fukuoka, the mecca of tonkotsu ramen, I am introducing a restaurant called Mendo Hanamokoshi, which has gained popularity for its white chicken soup ramen! First, let's try "Nōkō Tori Soba (rich flavour chicken soba)" and enjoy some unique kaedama later. It is even delicious on its own, without any soup!

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2022.09.29

[News #1] Popular voice artists will be making an appearance at Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival 2022!

Kitakyushu Pop Culture Festival (KPF) 2022 will be held on Sat. 26th and Sun. 27th November 2022! Popular voice artists such as Kamiya Akira, Chiba Shigeru, Furukawa Toshio, Hirakawa Daisuke, Ishikawa Kaito will be making an appearance!

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2022.09.28

Fukuoka Otaku Map

In this feature we'll be introducing you to Fukuoka's anime and cosplay scene, but the term "otaku" doesn't just apply to a single subculture, it's used to refer to "enthusiasts" of various genres.

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2022.09.21

How to choose noodles! - A connoisseur's noodle selection

In Fukuoka many Ramen-restaurants let you specify how soft/hard you want your noodles to be. So, which one is the correct one to order?

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2022.09.09

The Museum Excursion Pass offers cheap entry to cultural facilities all over Kyushu and Okinawa!

The 2022 version of the Museum Excursion Pass is now available! This incredibly useful pass consists of special coupons that can be used at museums and art galleries around Fukuoka Prefecture. However, the pass is not limited to Fukuoka-based facilities, it can also be used all over Kyushu, Okinawa, and Yamaguchi Prefecture. Visit amazing museums at a discounted price!

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2022.09.07

Ganso Nagahamaya / 元祖長浜屋

This time we would like to introduce Ganso Nagahamaya, a Fukuoka Ramen restaurant known as the birthplace of the "kaedama" noodle-refill system. Since its founding, you can enjoy the delicious combination of cloudy white tonkotsu soup and thin straight noodles!

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2022.08.30

ISOKAJI

There are many unique restaurants gathered in Tenjin Inachika, the underground dining zone in Tenjin, Fukuoka City. One of these exciting new restaurants is ISOKAJI. You can enjoy the finest fish, seafood and oden-dishes here that were created in collaboration with popular local restaurants. The dashi-stock is superb!

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2022.08.26

Tenjin Inachika / 天神イナチカ

There is a new attraction in Tenjin Business Center, Fukuoka City: Tenjin Inachika! Here you can find 12 different restaurants with a wide variety of menus. In this instalment, we will talk about four restaurants!

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2022.08.26

Fukuoka Otaku Map-ver. 痛 (Two) - BANDAI NAMCO Cross Store Hakata

Discover 13 official BANDAI NAMCO Group shops all under one roof! The BANDAI NAMCO Cross Store Hakata has opened in Canal City Hakata. One of the shops inside the facility only exists in Fukuoka, so be sure to check it out!

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2022.08.17

NUMBER SHOT TENJIN STORE

Introducing a new izakaya restaurant: NUMBER SHOT Tenjin Store! It opened in the underground dining area called Tenjin Inachika in the Tenjin Business Center. They offer many extraordinary dishes!

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2022.08.10

Niwakaya Chosuke Tenjin Business Center Branch / 二〇加屋長介 天神ビジネスセンター店

Niwakaya Chosuke, the pioneer of the "Udon Izakaya"-phenomenon, opened a new restaurant in the underground dining zone Tenjin Inachika, which is in Tenjin Business Center, Fukuoka City. This restaurant features Udon dishes that can only be eaten here, they are colorful, hot and unique!

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2022.08.08

Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport FUKUOKA

A huge commercial complex called Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport FUKUOKA opened on Monday 25th April 2022. The new attraction has so much to offer! The world's tallest GUNDAM statue greets visitors outside the entrance!

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2022.08.04

PÂTISSERIE GEORGES MARCEAU LaLaport FUKUOKA

Introducing a new cake shop, which opened in Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport FUKUOKA, a large commercial shopping facility in Fukuoka City: PÂTISSERIE GEORGES MARCEAU! Offering a big variety of cakes featuring fresh fruit, a feast for the eyes and for the mouth!

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2022.08.04

Kome no ue de Niku Odoru Umai Kome to Yakiniku-jyu Mitsuboshi / 米の上で肉おどる 旨い米と焼肉重 ミツボシ

"Kome no ue de Niku Odoru Umai Kome to Yakiniku-jyu Mitsuboshi" is a food joint located in the food court at the LaLaport FUKUOKA commercial facility! This eatery serves a range of dishes that utilize the restaurant's access to good quality meat. You'll be blown away by the tender quality of the beef!

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2022.08.03

Kanadaya Honten / 金田家 本店

Kanadaya Honten is a fabulous eatery based in Yukuhashi City, Fukuoka Prefecture that is famous for its pristine white bubbling ramen broth. But what exactly is the secret to their much loved "White Ramen?"

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2022.07.28

Vietjet Air launched a new route: Fukuoka-Hanoi! Check out the report about the commemorative event held on Saturday July 2nd.

Vietnam's low-cost carrier Vietjet Air launches its new direct flight between Fukuoka and Hanoi! A commemorative event was held to celebrate this at Fukuoka Airport on Saturday, July 2nd. A "water salute" was organized to welcome the first flight that arrived in Fukuoka and it was spectacular!

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2022.07.26

Access Hall

Fukuoka's aerial gateway, Fukuoka Airport is super accessible and boasts fantastic travel links! Fukuoka City center is just five minutes away by subway! Keep reading to find out more about the Access Hall, which connects the facility to Fukuoka Airport Station (Fukuoka City Subway).

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2022.07.21

Fukuoka Airport / 福岡空港

Introducing the incredibly convenient Fukuoka Airport ― takes only about 5 minutes to the city center by subway! Since the refurbishment of the Domestic Passenger Terminal Building is completed in 2020, this airport is not only a place to pass by, but also a place where you can find many new exciting spots♪

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2022.07.21

Udon Daigaku LaLaport FUKUOKA / うどん大学 ららぽーと福岡店

Let us introduce a new addition to the LaLaport FUKUOKA food court: Udon Daigaku. The secret soup stock and the homemade chewy noodles go great together! We recommend trying the Burdock Tempura Udon, which is unique to the Fukuoka area! Don't forget to try delicious mentaiko-cod roe- rice and chicken rice balls, too!

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2022.07.14

Hakata Gion Yamakasa 2022 Kazariyamakasa / Kakiyamakasa Photo Report

Hakata Gion Yamakasa is finally here! The start of this much loved festival is a sign that Summer has arrived in the streets of Hakata! On July 1st, Kazari-yamakasa floats appeared at 13 locations around Fukuoka City. This Summer, Kaki-yamakasa floats will be carried around the city for the first time in three years! Check out our photo report to find out more about these two types of floats, which Hakata ningyo (doll) manufacturers carefully help create!

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2022.07.12