I’ve been living in Fukuoka for over two years and have found one of my favorite activities: biking by the sea in Itoshima! This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission if you purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Please read the full disclosure for more information. Why Biking in […]
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When I first researched Fukuoka before moving, the top things that came up about the region were its food (Hakata ramen, mentaiko, mizutaki), nature, and beautiful women. I’m not kidding! Apparently, Fukuoka is known for its “bijin” which means “beautiful woman”. Getting back on track, what was not nearly as well known, and in my
Hands-on Indigo Dyeing at Aizome Kasuri Kobo – Yame, Fukuoka Read More »
Explore Yame, Fukuoka: a City of Crafts and Tradition Many people come to Japan for glitzy lights and the bustling craze typically found in the streets of Osaka and Tokyo. But far away on the island of Kyushu, a small city called Yame offers visitors a very different scene. In Yame’s Fukushima District, traditional white-washed
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When spring comes to Japan, it’s time for cherry blossom viewing! If you are looking for some of the best places to enjoy hanami (literally flower watching), search no further as this guide has you covered for top spots to visit in Fukuoka! Since Fukuoka is not nearly as crowded with tourists as hotspots like
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Every year on January 7th, a blazing fire cuts through the evening darkness at Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine. A group of men dressed in colored robes lift massive fans to stoke a fire and send smoke into the air. Another group bashes into the walls of a wooden building to break it down. What is going
It’s 3am and you’re walking down the street. In front of you are crowds of men bearing headbands, white shirts, and…. loincloths?! What is this?! Welcome to Fukuoka’s famous Gion Yamakasa Festival! Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival The Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival (博多祇園山笠) is said to be over 770 years old and is one of the main
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Excuse me, you’re in Japan! Why is this a post about Mexican food?! As much as I love Japanese food and can go weeks enjoying the local cuisine without breaking stride, I still get heavy cravings for “non-Japanese food” from time to time. Most often when one of these cravings hits, it’s for Mexican food.
Tacomia in Fukuoka – Satiate Your Craving For Mexican Food in Japan Read More »
A couple of months ago I finally graduated! No, not from high school or college, but from Japanese Language school! I spent the last year and a half as a language student in Japan, and wow, it was quite an experience. I am sure that there are many of you who are considering studying Japanese,
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Plum Blossoms | 梅の花 Mid February Spring is in the air and pink, yellow, and white flowers are popping up all around the city. No, these are not cherry blossoms, but rather plum blossoms (梅の花)! Plum blossoms are much less famous than Japan’s sakura (cherry blossoms), but these flowers carry their own special beauty and,
