Prefectural government will pay for tickets to encourage international travelers to visit their corner of Japan.
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Ever wanted to fly first-class but could never afford it? Here’s the next best thing (on the ground).
Part curry, part noodles, part Shepherd’s Pie, this is a unique dish worth travelling for.
Pop into this Poplar store to buy convenience store snacks and quaff a craft beer in the same place!
Clean, new and with lots of available extras, this is a fantastic option for savvy travellers.
Following days of around-the-clock work by construction workers, all eyes are on the city again following reports that the road will be fit to drive on by today.
Our Japanese correspondent in Fukuoka brings us the latest images from the scene of the road collapse that occurred on the island of Kyushu.
If you have ever had the pleasure of visiting the southern Japanese city of Fukuoka, you probably know about its amazing food that has people from all over the country booking trips there just to stuff themselves silly. Between the rich, pork broth and firm noodles of the famous Hakata Ramen and the spicy delight that is mentaiko (marinated cod and pollack roe), Fukuoka is a place visitors leave having to loosen their belt a few notches.
With so many delicious things to come out of the city, an online poll set out to see which dishes people think are the epitome of the Fukuoka food scene. Click below to see the results and vote on what you think is the best food to come out of Fukuoka!



















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