Fukuoka

We ate “the alien of Japan’s Ariake Sea,” and you can too, if you’re brave enough【Taste test】

Facing our fears by eating warasubo and its amphibious cousin.

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Japan has only one time zone, and sunset comes a lot earlier in Tokyo【Photos】

How different do Tokyo and Fukuoka look at 5 p.m.?

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Grand Sumo Tournament pop-up cafe pushes its way into Fukuoka

I hope they throw salt over everything.

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Japan’s new random-destination die-roll train tickets — Amazing bargain for just 36 bucks

If luck’s on your side, you can save 83 percent off normal train fare, and even if it’s not, you’ll still save at least 34.

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Hokkaido, Osaka, and Fukuoka: Taste-testing McDonald’s oddly named Adult Regional Teriyaki burgers

Three of Japan’s best foodie meccas step into the burger spotlight.

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Hey, Japanese taxi driver! Take us to the best restaurant in Fukuoka’s Hakata neighborhood!

The Hanmen Set is our new must-eat in Kyushu’s biggest foodie town.

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How to avoid queues at this Ichiran ramen restaurant in Japan

Don’t line up with the other tourists — locals know a secret way to beat the crowds.

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Best breakfast ramen in southern Japan? Taste-testing Fukuoka’s super-convenient Morning Ramen

A perfect place for your last, or first, meal in Japan’s southern ramen capital.

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Japanese city getting Spirited Away buses to celebrate Studio Ghibli anime producer museum event

Toshio Suzuki exhibit comes to southern city for the first time, with new merch along for the ride.

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1,100-year-old shrine undergoes renovation, opens temporary building designed by modern artists

Designed with the spirit of the shrine in mind but new methods, it’s the perfect combination of ancient and modern

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Dango samurai swords appear in Tokyo’s Harajuku, so Mr Sato heads out to try them

Crazy long sweets are about to take over your Instagram and TikTok feeds, but are they worth eating?

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Fukuoka pro-baseball team sells beer cups made from bats used by players

Buy me some peanuts and cracked-bat-cups…♪

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We stroll down memory lane while actually strolling down Sazae-san-dori in Fukuoka City

The city’s street dedicated to Japan’s beloved Sazae-san characters evokes a feeling of warm nostalgia.

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Fukuoka TeamLab Forest’s sakura exhibit for 2023 is one you don’t want to miss

A futuristic hanami you can enjoy in two stages.

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Why are people moving in droves to Fukuoka Prefecture? We asked someone who did for some insight

What’s the appeal of the more rural southwestern prefecture over a centralized urban lifestyle?

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Man rides motorbike into lobby of Fukuoka police station, demands they crack down on rude driving

If it worked for the Terminator, why not him?

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We receive first-class treatment for economy-class prices at First Cabin Hakata hotel

Ever wanted to fly first-class but could never afford it? Here’s the next best thing (on the ground).

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Chowing down on dirt-cheap gyoza and insane portions at Fukuoka’s Gyoza Supermarket Pub

Despite gyoza taking the center stage at this restaurant, something else on the menu provided the biggest shock of all.

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We roll the die on Japan’s new random-destination train tickets

How to buy a cheap ticket to…somewhere. 

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Fukuoka support group using metaverse to reach out to hikkikomori

Come join the Room without leaving your own.

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