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Fukuoka Asian Art Museum
(日本語) 3月6日オープンした福岡の新名所･博多リバレインの７･８階にあるのが福岡アジア美術館。中国やインドネシア、タイ、ベトナムなどアジア各国の近代から現代にかけての美術作品約1000点を収蔵した世界初アジア美術専門の美術館だ。
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Hanamokoshinoshene
Not Just a Trendy Place “So, you think Ozzy Osborne and sake are an odd combination? Well, try sipping your Nihonshu to Argentinian rock’n’roll, Italian progressive rock and Japanese folk music at this impossible-to-pigeonhole, cool night spot in Imaizumi. Owner Hirohata-san, a fan and collector of obscure and forgotten rock and folk music, is also [...]
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El Borracho
Mucho Mexican Dissatisfied with the few Mexican-style diners in town, Sugiyama-san (Su-san to his amigos) moved to Mexico City for two years to master authentic Mexican cuisine. Now back in Fukuoka he’s opened a stunningly decorative full-on Mexican restaurant in Daimyo. No Tex-Mex hard shell tacos here; instead, only handmade soft-shell corn and flour tortillas [...]
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Dimanche
A Cut Above the Rest European cutting, coloring and perming techniques simply not found elsewhere in Fukuoka are the highlights of this salon, whose name translates as “Sunday.” Master hair stylist Rod Sebaoon has had 8 years’ experience cutting and styling hair in his native Paris, where he’s even styled the likes of Isabelle Adjani, [...]
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Kawabe-Gawa
Beat the Summer Heat! by Douglas Morrison One of the coolest spots you could visit this summer is the Kawabe River district in Kumamoto. Few places could soothe a weary soul better than this pristine district, with its bird-filled forests and crystal-clear cascades. Outdoors expert Doug offers a lowdown on the exquisite area in threat [...]
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Nakasu Zenzai
Sweet & Cool Traditional Treats The summery treat of shaved ice sweetened with syrup has been enjoyed in Japan for nearly 1,000 years! Serving up the classic sweet in a fittingly old-fashioned setting is this charming tea room, near Kushida Shrine. Adventurous Japanophiles will drool over their green tea, dumpling and bean-topped Uji Zenzai (600yen; [...]
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Moon Side Bay
Bistro by the Bay “Set in a quiet dockside area with a pleasant, salty breeze, Moon Side Bay is best known for its upbeat beach-party vibe and boldly-flavored international menu. There are hundreds of items on the menu, under giant sub-headings including “”salad,”” “”Jamaican”” and “”rice,”” but the seafood is one category you definitely shouldn’t [...]
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Queen’s Deli
Japanese Fusion N.Y. De This bright shop and cafe with a New York-ish interior is everything a deli should be: Healthy and innovative light food is served until late, the staff are super-friendly and efficient, and it’s open all hours for coffee or a light meal. Choose from the deli “plates” to eat in (which [...]
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Damn it! Don’t Dam It!
by Doug Morrison The Kawabe River dam project was first proposed in 1966. Its original aims were to provide flood control, hydro-electricity and irrigation. But with these no longer relevant, debate rages over whether the project should go ahead – ruining a beautiful area in the process. What do you think? From what is written [...]
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Malossi Fukuoka
Sexy Scooters As many long-term foreign residents will attest, scooters can be the quickest and cheapest way to buzz around town and even explore the countryside. The one major drawback is image. Somehow pulling up at work on a ‘Monkey’, a ‘Tact’ or even a ‘Vino’ just doesn’t convey how cool you really are – [...]
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