The festival kicks off with a prayer ceremony at Hiyoshi Shrine, followed by a vibrant parade. Participants dressed as the ...

As an American living in Japan, one of the best parts of being based here is the chance to visit remote places that are often ...

Best time to view: Mid-Feb. ~ early Mar. • Approx. 180 trees • Nanatsue, Yanagawa City, Fukuoka • Access: 14 min. on foot from Nogyo Soko-mae bus stop from Nishitetsu Yanagawa Sta. A visit to the ...

In Fukuoka, cherry blossoms officially started to bloom on March 17. In Yanagawa, a southern city in Fukuoka Prefecture, girls decked out in traditional dress paraded on “donkobune” boats and ...

梁川奈々美 (Yanagawa Nanami) is a former Japanese idol as a member of Juice=Juice and Country Girls under Hello! Project. She initially joined Hello! Project as an Hello Pro Kenshuusei on ...

Dago jiru is a local dish in Kumamoto, Japan, made with dago (dumplings) crafted from kneaded flour, meat, and vegetables. The recipe can vary by region and household, with different ingredients and ...

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YANAGAWA, Fukuoka Prefecture--Wrapping up warm is de rigueur for seasonal trips along the city’s canals in “kotatsu-bune” boats, an annual tradition here. But fear not, the boats are ...

Hakata Ramen is tonkotsu or pork bone ramen mainly offered in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Its popularity easily exceeds the frame of local ramen, and it is spreading not only in Japan but also ...