A Shinto shrine in Japan's western prefecture of Fukuoka has held a traditional ritual of collecting seaweed from the ocean and offering it before an altar to pray for navigational safety and a large ...

There are endless urban centers to visit in Japan beyond Tokyo and Kyoto. To shift in a different direction from those two ...

Amid the baseball games, art galleries and temples, Kyushu island’s largest city has a street food and nightlife culture ...

Japanese macaques enjoyed their annual long soak in a steamy bath at Fukuoka Zoo here on Jan. 4. According to the zoo in Fukuoka's Chuo War･･･ ...

The weather-beaten flag bears the names of men who endured the infamous Bataan Death March and rode the "hell ships" to Japan, defying the odds by their survival. They lived long enough, at least, to ...

Several weeks earlier, the Palawan Massacre took place in the Philippines, where 139 American POWs were killed by Japanese ...

Enjoy airy vibes, buttery bread, and Fukuoka’s famed Mentaiko breads and pastries at Bread, Espresso & Hakata &&, a ...

A flock of winter migratory birds called tsukushigamo (common shelducks) have been visiting the Wajiro tidal flats in the ...

Fresh, affordable tempura served hot and crisp at Tempura Hirao in Fukuoka – casual counter dining with exceptional value.

Joining a rapidly spreading trend, Uniqlo’s Tenjin outlet in Fukuoka’s Chuo Ward started selling used clothes in April. Major clothing vendors are recovering preowned fashionable goods and ...

To shift in a different direction from those two heavily touristed cities, head southwest to the island of Kyushu and its biggest metropolis, Fukuoka. Multiple rivers, including the Naka ...