Discovering the Gems of Kumamoto: A Visit to the Ryoriya Residence Tudzura

Nestled in the heart of Nishi-Amidadera, Kumamoto City, lies the Ryoriya Residence Tudzura, an over-130-year-old building with a rich history and cultural heritage. Designated as a tangible registered cultural property, they have carefully restored and revitalized the house to become the Showko Club complex, a unique blend of history and modernity that promises to captivate the hearts of all who visit. Trace the history From its days as a ryotei (Japanese-style restaurant), inn, and dormitory, to its current life as a rebranded inn, the Ryoriya Residence has undergone a complete transformation to accommodate the needs of tourists and travelers. Despite being badly damaged by the Kumamoto earthquake in 2016, the

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Minnano – Coworking Space in Fukuoka for People to Create “Omoshiroi”

In Japan, where most adults are supposed to work as company employees, many spend monotonous days to secure a stable living. But, on the other hand, those who want to do something “omoshiroi” (meaning fantastic) gather in Itoshima, Fukuoka. Minnano is an open community space where those interesting people connect, socialize, and create new things. The space for anybody It was made a few years ago with the support of crowdfunding, as they wanted to create a unique place to make the community more fascinating. Regardless of age, gender, occupation, nationalities, and purposes for staying in Itoshima, all sorts of people go there to work, learn, interact, and share things.

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Unique Bathhouse to Spoil Yourself, Hinatanomori, Fukuoka

The place where you do nothing — where you get warm in the bath, read, relax, and fall asleep. Hinatanomori Odonoyudokoro is a distinctive public bath with a sauna, a bedrock bath, a buffet restaurant, a relaxation space, books, wifi, and a kids’ space. It is located in Odo, a western part of Fukuoka City, and it is easily accessible by bus from Meinohama Station to Odo Park or by car. Charichari, a bicycle rental service in Fukuoka City, also has a port on the site. Baths for health and beauty You can enjoy 6 different types of indoor and outdoor baths, including a carbonated spring, a reclining bath, rock

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Indulge in Fresh Seafood at Ryoshigoya, Fukuoka

There are many seafood restaurants in Japan, and most of them offer quality food. Ryoshigoya is one of the restaurants in Fukuoka which serves fresh seafood at reasonable prices. The restaurant is based on the west side of Fukuoka, near Itoshima. They offer a wide range of menu items, from lunch featuring bowls of rice with seafood and sushi to dinner such as sashimi, grilled and fried dishes, etc. Direct procurement from fishermen They buy seafood directly from local fishermen, which enables them to serve fresh dishes at affordable prices. Since the master himself also has an experience as a fisherman, he is good at identifying the quality of the

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A Veggie Dinner Making your Body Happy & Healthy, by Marumiya Seika, Fukuoka

In your hectic daily life, it is not always easy to have a nutritionally balanced meal every time. Today I would like to introduce you to one of the most delicious and healthiest veggie restaurants in Fukuoka. Marumiya Seika is located in Susenji, a western part of Fukuoka City. The store has been offering fresh vegetables and fruits since 1957, but today it is a unique place where people of all generations come and enjoy a fusion meal, such as some soy sauce-based dishes and a cup of cold western soup. A variety of offers They offer not only raw vegetables and fruits but also a healthy set of dinner,

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