Hakata Ramen A　top the list of Hakata’s famous cuisines is Hakata ramen. The special features of Hakata ramen are rich pork-based soup and firm texture of the noodles. Besides the basic toppings of roasted pork slice and chopped welsh onions, you can choose additional toppings such as pickled ginger, sesame and pepper. It is recommended to eat [...] ...

[ 2010/10/31; 2:00 PM; ] [caption id="attachment_291" align="alignleft" width="110" caption="Hakata Halloween Parade"][/caption] Over 500 people aged from 1 up to 70 years old joined this event last year!! The parade goes on from Hakata Riverain to Canal city. Don't miss the contest for the best costume!! 31st of October From Hakata Riverain to Canal city Start : 2pm ...

[ 2010/10/11 to 2010/11/11. ] The Japanese Yen is too expensive, at the moment? "Don't worry backpackers, be happy @ Khaosan Fukuoka." We have a special rate for travelers, 1800 yen for 1 nights for dorm room. Don't miss this super promo. ...

[ 2010/10/23; 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. ] [caption id="attachment_211" align="alignright" width="339" caption="Lantern Arts"][/caption] “Hakata Toumyou Lantern Arts” is a festival of lights in Hakata. More than 100000paper lanterns will light up streets, Temples and parks. Many artists also "paint" pictures as large as 260 feet (80 meters) in diameter on the ground with lanterns. (Picture→) Stroll around through Hakata on "Hakata Toumyou Lantern Arts Festival" night [...] ...

Cosmos in Nokonoshima Island Autumn has arrived. It’s the season for beautiful Cosmos. Nokonoshima Island Park is loved by locals for its famous beautiful flowers though out the year. You can enjoy the Cosmos from October until early November in Nokonoshima Island Park. It’s fun to go to this Island because you take a ferry How to go to [...] ...

[ 2010/10/22 5:00 PM to 2010/10/31 9:00 PM. ] [caption id="attachment_143" align="alignright" width="360" caption="Fukuoka Octoberfest"][/caption] Beer! Beer! !Beer!!! Beer lovers and the people in Fukuoka never miss the chance for a good festival! German sausages, bread and wine will be on sale in German-made garden-cottage style tents! A German folk band has ever been flown over specially to perform! Entrance is FREE! (Beers 900yen, 1300yen) No need to worry even if [...] ...

[ 2010/10/11; 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. ] [caption id="attachment_126" align="alignright" width="300" caption="GYOZA DUMPLING"][/caption] Gyoza Party! We have Taiwanese staff who can  make authentic Gyoza! You can enjoy eating yummy Gyoza or you are also welcome to experience making them with us!! Yes, of course it's FREE! Just bring your own drinks big drinkers! You haven't tried Gyoza yet?!?!?! OMG, Home made ones  are the bomb!!! Come and join us! ...

[ 2010/11/14 to 2010/11/28. ] [caption id="attachment_122" align="aligncenter" width="530" caption="sumo kyushu basho"][/caption] KYUSHU BASHO is coming November. Date: November 14, 2010 - November 28 Venue: Fukuoka Kokusai Center Access: 13-minute bus ride from Hakata station (JR), eight-minute bus ride from Tenjin station (subway), 15-minute walk from Gofuku-machi station (subway) order by phone starts 9th October call 092 291 9333 (within Japan) from overseas +81 92 [...] ...