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 ...

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

It beats like the heart of a Japanese city, but, unlike in Kyoto and Tokyo, you might go your entire trip to Fukuoka without ...

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 ...

Kyushu University economists have published new data on the economic, social, and environmental impact of the COVID-19 ...

Among the varieties of fireworks in Japan, traditional handheld sparklers remain popular. Yet there are just three places ...

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

Fukuoka Prefecture is bracing for heavy snow starting early on January 28, initially affecting mountainous areas ...

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 ...

This return is part of the company’s strategy to strengthen its presence in Japan by focusing on regional areas where demand ...

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 ...