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Hidechan Ramen Review – A Famous Fukuoka Ramen Shop That Keeps Evolving

Review of Hidechan Ramen's main store in Fukuoka, a famous ramen shop known for its evolving flavors. Discover how this soy sauce-forward tonkotsu ramen has changed over the years and whether it's worth the premium price.
Fukuoka

Grill Fresh Oysters at Itoshima’s Famous Kakigoya Toyohisamaru in Fukuoka

When it comes to oysters, most people think of places like Miyagi or Hiroshima.I’ve tried oysters from both, and they ar...
Saga

Ichigen: Discover Rich, Gentle Tonkotsu Ramen in Saga

One afternoon, I had some errands in Saga, so I thought—why not also look for something delicious? That’s when I remembe...
Saga

Arita Porcelain Park: A Stunning European-Style Palace in Saga, Japan

While planning my trip to Saga, I stumbled upon an intriguing spot—Arita Porcelain Park.This facility was created with s...
Fukuoka

Daichi no Udon: Fukuoka’s Beloved Udon with Giant Goboten Tempura

I’ve written about this several times on this blog already, but Fukuoka isn’t just famous for ramen, motsunabe, and mizu...
Fukuoka

Enjoy Fukuoka’s Spicy Cod Roe and Fluffy Rice at Shoboan in Hakata Station

Did you know there’s a place right inside Hakata Station where you can enjoy one of Fukuoka’s specialties—spicy cod roe ...
Saga

Enjoy Saga Beef and Ureshino Hot Springs at Koyokaku — A Cozy Stay for Families

We recently took advantage of the nationwide travel discount and stayed at the long-established inn Koyokaku, Saga Beef ...
Nagasaki

Try Champon at Horaiken Bekkan, a Gorgeous Chinese Restaurant Near Nagasaki Peace Park

Every time I visit home Nagasaki, I look for great Nagasaki specialties. On a recent trip, I checked out Horaiken Bekkan...
Fukuoka

Enjoy Solo Lunch Hot Pot (Motsunabe) at Rakutenti in Fukuoka — A Must for Foodies!

Fukuoka City is packed with incredible local delicacies.Motsunabe (offal hot pot) is one of those famous Fukuoka special...
Fukuoka

Delicious Grilled Eel at Inakaan, a Long-Established Unagi Restaurant Near Kokura Station

The other day, I had a reason to be around Kokura Station in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka. Since I was there, I decided to look f...
Fukuoka

Ganso Hakata Mentaiju: A Must-Visit Mentaiko Specialty Restaurant in Fukuoka

One of Fukuoka's most renowned specialties is karashi mentaiko (spicy cod roe).While many tourists purchase it as a souv...
Nagasaki

Tsuruchan Café in Nagasaki: Visiting Kyushu’s Oldest Coffee Shop for Turkish Rice and Milkshake

I was born and raised in Nagasaki, and lived there until high school.Even now, I go back to Nagasaki during New Year’s a...
Fukuoka

Sukesan Udon: A Must-Try Udon Chain in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka

In Fukuoka City where I live, the go-to udon chain is "West", but in Kitakyushu, the most famous name is Sukesan Udon.Am...
Saga

Takeya in Karatsu, Saga: Discover the Best Grilled Eel Bowl in a Historic Taisho-Era Building

Karatsu City is located in the northwestern part of Saga Prefecture. It is the second largest city in the prefecture, kn...
Fukuoka

Savor Crispy Chicken Skewers at “Kawayaki Yakitori Samba” in Yakuin, Fukuoka

When it comes to famous spots in Fukuoka for "guruguru" crispy chicken skin skewers, the two names that always come up a...
Kumamoto

Visit “Laputa Tree” in Amakusa, Kumamoto: A Majestic Tree Straight Out of a Ghibli Film

The "Laputa Tree" is a hidden gem located in Amakusa, Kumamoto.It’s actually a massive banyan tree within Nishihira Tsub...
Fukuoka

Crispy Hakata-Style Gyoza at “Hakata Gion Tetsunabe” — A Must-Try Fukuoka Local Favorite

This article is based on a visit in 2012.Fukuoka is famous for its culinary delights—ramen, motsunabe hot pot, mizutaki ...
Fukuoka

Menya GaGa: Fukuoka’s Best Ichiran-Style Ramen with Exceptional Gyoza in Tenjin

Ichiran is a ramen chain that originated in Fukuoka and has expanded nationwide.Originally founded as "Futaba Ramen" in ...
Miyazaki

Discover Takachiho Gorge: Japan’s Mythical Canyon of Waterfalls and Legends

After driving from Fukuoka through Kumamoto and Aso, our next stop was Takachiho, a town in Miyazaki Prefecture steeped ...
Fukuoka

Experience the Original Live Squid Sashimi at Kawataro in Fukuoka’s Nakasu District

This time, I'm introducing Kawataro, the original restaurant that popularized live squid sashimi.Originally developed in...