Motsunabe The offal of cow is called “motsu” in Japanese. It is healthy ingredient with low calory and high nutrition. Motsunabe is the most common way in Fukuoka to eat motsu; along with cabbage, leek and chili pepper, motsu is added into the broth made from dried bonito or kelp and pre-mixed with soy sauce or [...] ...

Karashi Mentaiko Karashi Mentaiko is the most popular and regular souvenir from Fukuoka. Karashi Mentaiko is cod ovum slowly marinated in chili pepper sauce. Many companies boast their original tastes. Its spicy and rich flavor is very appetizing and go well with rice. You can also enjoy it with drinks. They are also popular as special [...] ...

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 ...

[ 2010/11/14 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 [...] ...