Accomodation venue INN THE PARK opens second facility in Fukuoka with views overlooking ocean
If you’re looking for a relaxing getaway from the hustle and bustle of the big city without needing to travel too far, then you need…
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Japanese tea ceremony is given a modern take in an event with artists & tea professionals
Ten contemporary artists, flower arrangers, and tea ceremony practitioners are holding a collaborative event this March to exhibit paintings & tea utensils that aim to…
Photographer captures breathtaking floating flowers in purifying fountain at Japanese temple
Fukuoka-based photographer Masashi (@masashi_photos) often shares his beautiful photography on Twitter. The photos he recently took at Dazaifu-tenmangu, a temple in Dazai city, Fukuoka prefecture,…
FINA World Swimming Championships, Fukuoka: New Dates Announced
FINA has announced new dates for the 19th FINA World Aquatic Championship, that were originally planned to be held in Fukuoka, Japan during the summer…
Japan Sakura Hanami Guide: Best Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots in Fukuoka
Fukuoka represents one of the 6th largest cities in the Japanese archipelago and is the biggest city of Kyushu Prefecture. One of the Kyushu’s main…
Japanese Harvest Festival Displays Massive “Scarecrow” Of Space Battleship Yamato
Chikuzen, Fukuoka is known for its annual harvest festival, where locals work together to construct awesome statues or “scare crows” out of harvested straw. Two…
Japan’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter Cafe Update Menu with New Magical Treats
Grab your robes and wands because the first ever official Wizarding World of Harry Potter Cafes have appeared, as if by magic, in Japan! Initially…
Japan Opens Up Its First Ever Convenience Store Bar
Convenience stores in Japan are known for truly living up to their name, providing a multitude of services such as being a place to pay…
5 Fukuoka Food Specialties You Have to Try: From Hakata Ramen to Mentai Egg Roll
Osaka is famous as Japan’s food capital, but a lesser-known foodie getaway is down south, Fukuoka. The port town of Hakata has played the role…
First Ever Official Harry Potter Cafe Coming to Japan (Updated)
The first official cafe based on the Wizarding World of Harry Potter is coming, and what better place to host it than Japan, the Earth’s…
The Hello Kitty Bullet Train Fully Revealed In Japan
Hello Kitty Shinkansen bullet train unveiled in Japan. Last month, Hello Kitty fans around the world rejoiced when Japan West Railway Co announced it would…
Grim Discovery of Human Body Parts in Damaged Nose of Japanese Bullet Train
Remains of human body found in cracked bonnet of Japanese bullet train. A shinkansen bullet train is believed to have hit a human between Hakata…
Japanese Yosakoi Group Wows with Amazing Traditional Dance and Garments
When thinking of popular dances in Japan, the perfectly synchronized robotic dances of WORLD ORDER and other country-sweeping viral dances may come to mind, so…
Japan Invents Spicy Marinated Pollock Roe and Sweet Milk Ice Cream Bars
Spicy marinated pollock roe, known as mentaiko in Japanese, is a popular and versatile food which is enjoyed in many ways in Japan ranging from…
Japanese Crafts Companies Create High Quality Sets Of Miniature Furniture For Cats
Cats have a bit of a reputation for giving attention to the toys you buy them on their own terms (read: ignoring them), but recently…