Culture Kokura Castle Complex Tristan Scholze Kokura, the center of Kitakyushu, boasts Kokura Castle, the castle's Japanese Garden, a major shopping mall, a market, and se...
Culture Yanagawa Doll Festival: Sagemon Tour 2027 Mandy Bartok The town of Yanagawa celebrates Girls' Day with several events over a two month period.
16 Culture TOTO Toilet Museum Jemma King Anyone who has used a toilet in Japan will have seen The TOTO sticker but do you know the story behind it? The TOTO Co. Ltd ...
6 Food Ivorish in Fukuoka Linda Cordes Ivorish is a specialty French toast restaurant located in the Tenjin area of Fukuoka.
Food Kawabata Zenzai Maren Pauli Eat red bean soup with mochi and pickled radish at Kawabata Zenzai in Fukuoka after a shopping tour through the arcade.
Culture Yawata Steel Works Jaclynn Seah Visit a UNESCO World Heritage site and learn about the role Kitakyushu played in Japan's rise in modern industrialization
Culture Hanami at Nishi Park Tristan Scholze As spring comes to the largest city in Kyushu, the crowds head for the biggest downtown parks, Maizuru and Nishi, to enjoy th...
Food Mengekijo Genei Ramen in Fukuoka Jaclynn Seah Eating ramen never felt so dramatic! visiting Mengekijo Genei for a theatrical ramen meal in Fukuoka.
Food Café Xando Maren Pauli The cozy Cafe Xando close to busy Tenjin offers reasonable lunch sets and lots of desserts to fill up your extra stomach!