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Finding Fukuoka Guidebook Released in the United States and Europe

Posted on November 26, 2013 by findingfukuoka

My second guidebook, Finding Fukuoka: A Travel and Dining Guide for the Fukuoka City Area, is now available in the United States and Europe through Amazon. Finding Fukuoka is the first definitive English-language guide to the city of Fukuoka, Kyushu’s … 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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New Ramen Section on Finding Fukuoka!

Posted on March 18, 2013 by findingfukuoka

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 →

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The Old Canals of Yanagawa

Posted on November 6, 2012 by findingfukuoka

The former castle town of Yanagawa is most popular for its canal boat tours, during which guests are guided through a portion of the town’s remaining 470 km (292 mi.) of canals in poled donko-bune boats. Parts of this town … Continue reading →

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Progress Report on the Finding Fukuoka Guidebook

Posted on October 20, 2012 by findingfukuoka

I’m making steady progress on the first draft of the Finding Fukuoka guidebook, and the final product should be finished and released sometime in 2013 (the specific date depends heavily on my work schedule, but I’m aiming for the first … Continue reading →

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New Permanent Nihonshu (Japanese Sake) Guide

Posted on July 9, 2012 by findingfukuoka

I have added a permanent section to this blog, “Nihonshu (Japanese Sake): Introduction and Guide to Bars and Shops.” It includes updated versions of the descriptions and explanations I posted previously (sake brewing process, nihonshu terminology, benefits of nihonshu, etc.), as well as guides … Continue reading →

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“Finding Fukuoka” Guidebook in the Works

Posted on June 24, 2012 by findingfukuoka

As many of you predicted following the January release of my Osaka guidebook, I have begun planning and research for my Fukuoka guidebook. It will cover Fukuoka City and nearby destinations (Dazaifu, Yanagawa, Imari, etc.), and since Fukuoka is a … 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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Debut of the Osaka Insider Guidebook–and My First Published Work!

Posted on January 21, 2012 by findingfukuoka

Some of you may remember my Osaka Insider blog, and ongoing project that eventually led me to start writing a guidebook. After much hard work, I have finally released my first published work, Osaka Insider: A Travel Guide for Osaka Prefecture!! … Continue reading →

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New Osaka Guidebook in the Works!

Posted on October 20, 2011 by findingfukuoka

I have posted some information and the first sneak peak of my new guidebook, Osaka Insider: A Travel Guide for Osaka Prefecture over at my Osaka Insider blog. The guidebook will be published in late 2011 or early 2012. If … Continue reading →

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