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Naka River / Hakata Bay Sightseeing Cruises
Three companies operate sightseeing boats in Fukuoka City along five courses starting from Fuku-Haku Deaibashi Bridge in Tenjin Central Park, and passengers can enjoy Fukuoka’s cityscape from the water day or night on cruises that travel up and down the Naka … Continue reading
Posted in Sightseeing
Tagged bay, boat, bridge, course, cruise, deaibashi, deia, departure, Fukuoka, Fukuoka blog, Hakata, Japan, Kyushu, Kyushu blog, Naka, night, Noko, reservation, river, sightseeing, Tenjin, times, tourism
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The Four Seasons in Japan
If you spend enough time in Japan, you will most likely be told at some point that “Japan has four seasons” as one of the country’s most unique qualities. Although this seems a bit absurd considering that most countries have … Continue reading
Posted in History/Culture
Tagged culture, four seasons, Fukuoka, Fukuoka blog, garden, Japan, Japanese, Kyushu, Kyushu blog, meaning, park, seasonal, seasons, significance, Yusentei
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Fukuoka Beach Guide Updated and Upgraded for 2013
Posted in Seasonal/Events
Tagged 2013, beach, beaches near fukuoka, best, bus, city, dunes, easy access, Fukuoka, fukuoka beaches, Fukuoka blog, guide, Hakata, Itoshima, Japan, Kyushu, Kyushu blog, Momochi, nokonoshima, ocean, public tranportation, recommended, sea, summer
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Hakata Port Tower and Bayside Place Hakata
Before Fukuoka’s shiny Momochi-area landmark Fukuoka Tower was built, the city had another bay-side landmark in the older, more industrial Hakata Port area. The modest-sized Hakata Port Tower, completed in 1964, is now eclipsed by many of the apartment and office … Continue reading
Posted in Sightseeing
Tagged bay, bayside, Bayside Place, ferry, Fukuoka, Fukuoka blog, Hakata, Hakata Port Tower, Japan, Kyushu, Kyushu blog, landmark, Naito Tachu, port, port tower, sightseeing, Tachu Naito, tourism, tower
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Kyushu Ramen: A Comparison of Fukuoka, Kumamoto and Kagoshima
Hakata ramen, also known Nagahama ramen, comes from Fukuoka and is by far the most famous style ramen from Kyushu. However, within the island of Kyushu itself, Fukuoka’s ramen is only one of the three major varieties, the other two … Continue reading
Posted in Food and Drink, Kyushu
Tagged bone, broth, difference, different, Fukuoka, Fukuoka blog, Hakata, ingredient, Japan, Kagoshima, Kumamoto, kurobuta, Kurume, Kyushu, Kyushu blog, miso, nagahama, noodle, pork, ramen, soup, styles, tonkotsu
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Seasonal Events and Traditions in Fukuoka
This section provides an overview of some of the most popular events and seasonal traditions in and around Fukuoka City. Because these events offer a cultural experience that cannot be had through sightseeing alone, I recommend that all visitors consider … Continue reading
Posted in Seasonal/Events
Tagged beach, beer garden, blossom, cherry, Christmas, Dontaku, event, festival, firework, Fukuoka, Fukuoka blog, Gion, Hakata, hojoya, honbasho, illumination, Japan, jazz, Jojima, Kyushu, Kyushu blog, light, live, new year, nihonshu, ocean, plum, sake, seasonal, setsubun, shogatsu, sumo, sunrise, tradition
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New Ramen Section on Finding Fukuoka!
I have added a new permanent ramen guide section to the website! Now you can see all the recommended ramen restaurants I have recommended in past posts all in one place, as well as a new “ramen tutorial” section to get … Continue reading
Posted in Food and Drink
Tagged Fukuoka, Fukuoka blog, guide, Hakata, Japan, Japan blog, Kyushu blog, nagahama, ramen, recommended
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The Best of Fukuoka’s Ramen (3rd Edition)
(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
Posted in Food and Drink
Tagged best, budget, cheap, dining, food, Fukuoka, Fukuoka blog, gourmet, Hakata, Imaizumi, inexpensive, Japan, Kawabata, Kurume, Kyushu, Kyushu blog, nagahama, Nakasu, noodles, old, original, ramen, recommended, restaurant, Taiho, Tenjin, tonkostsu
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Hakata Hanami 2013: Cherry Blossoms in Fukuoka City
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
Posted in Seasonal/Events
Tagged 2013, Aburayama, best, blossom, cherry, cherry blossom, cherry tree, flower, Fukuoka, Fukuoka blog, Hakata, hanami, Japan, Kyushu, Kyushu blog, Maizuru, park, picnic, Sakura, spot, spring, view
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Living in Japan Without Being a Gaijin
I was born and raised in the United States, and living there during my youth made me into the person I am today. There are many advantages and disadvantages to life in the USA, as with any country. However, my … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion and Essays
Tagged adapt, adjust, American, career, expat, foreigner, Fukuoka, Fukuoka blog, gaijin, gaikokujin, Japan, job, Kyushu, Kyushu blog, life, Osaka, Western
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