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Top Ten Japanese Character Mascots 2013

Posted on November 23, 2013 by findingfukuoka

The time has come to announce Finding Fukuoka’s top ten yuru-kyara (character mascots for PR purposes) for 2013. The intense proliferation of these characters in every aspect of Japanese life has presented a plethora of amazing candidates for this list, and it … Continue reading →

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Fukuoka Beach Guide Updated and Upgraded for 2013

Posted on July 17, 2013 by findingfukuoka
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The Best of Fukuoka’s Ramen (3rd Edition)

Posted on February 24, 2013 by findingfukuoka

(Read the full ramen guide here) This is the in my series of posts on recommended ramen restaurants in Fukuoka. I also recommend taking a look at the first edition and second edition. Hakata Ramen is widely known as the best tonkotsu (pork bone broth) ramen in Japan, and … Continue reading →

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Hakata Hanami 2013: Cherry Blossoms in Fukuoka City

Posted on February 13, 2013 by findingfukuoka

Update: Due to usual weather patterns, the cherry blossoms have already opened in Fukuoka, and the ideal viewing time has been moved back considerably. So get out there and start picnicking! Winter is starting to fade away, which means the … Continue reading →

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Yusentei Park: Fukuoka City’s Best Japanese Garden

Posted on September 10, 2012 by findingfukuoka

Although it is called a park, this is actually a Japanese garden — the best such garden in Fukuoka City. Originally built as a sort of vacation house by the 6th Kuroda clan feudal lord of the castle town of … Continue reading →

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The Best of Fukuoka’s Ramen (2nd Edition)

Posted on August 9, 2012 by findingfukuoka

(Read the full ramen guide here) This is the second of my new and ongoing series of posts on recommended ramen restaurants in Fukuoka. Hakata Ramen is widely known as the best tonkotsu (pork bone broth) ramen in Japan, and it is easily Fukuoka’s most famous … Continue reading →

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The Best of Fukuoka’s Ramen (1st Edition)

Posted on July 4, 2012 by findingfukuoka

(Read the full ramen guide here) Hakata Ramen is widely known as the best tonkotsu (pork bone broth) ramen in Japan, and it is easily Fukuoka’s most famous food (with mentaiko likely coming in as a close second). Handmade noodles, rich-and-oily broth, savory slabs … Continue reading →

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Fukuoka Beach Guide 2012

Posted on April 16, 2012 by findingfukuoka

This guide is from 2011. The newest beach guide is available here. Sunny spring has already arrived, and the beach season is soon to follow! Whether you go for surfing, tanning, or just to get away from the stress of your … Continue reading →

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Off Broadway: Fukuoka’s Best Burgers?

Posted on February 7, 2012 by findingfukuoka

Nothing beats a good-quality hamburger, and no matter what country you are in, good burgers are usually found at bars. Fukuoka is no exception: Off Broadway on Oyafukodori serves some of the best, if not the absolute best, burgers in town. … Continue reading →

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Fukuoka Beach Guide 2011

Posted on May 19, 2011 by findingfukuoka

This guide is from 2011. The newest beach guide is available here. One things comes to mind when I think of summer: BEACH. There’s no better way to enjoy the sweltering heat than putting on a swimsuit and immersing yourself … Continue reading →

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