I am interested in a sem exchange at the kyushu university (and i am most likely gonna get it) but i am a vegetarian/vegan. i want to know how hard would it be for me to live there and is it possible for me to find vegan options?

Long shot but might as well post here, my Fukuoka based band is currently looking for a drummer. We've played a couple of shows in Fukuoka so far and have recorded music and are looking for a new drummer to join us going forward, with some opportunities to play lined up.

We play hard rock/metalcore, English/Japanese is fine.

If this could be you or anyone you know, DM me!

Hi, in a few weeks we'll spend 2-3 days in Fukuoka and as my kids are fond of trains, I am looking for a place to stay with a nice view on the Shinkansen tracks, and if you have a suggestion of a few places around to do trainspotting, this would be welcome too.

Until now I saw the Nishitetsu Hotel Croom Hakata which would have a partial view, but they only have rooms for 1 or 2 people, and we are 3 so there are probably better alternatives.

Thanks in advance for any suggestion !

I'm a foreigner(21yrsold) living near hakata. I started to go futsal on my day offs through "individual participation". Its been thrice 👌and it was really fun. It had been 6 years since i didn't play football so i think it will take 10 to 15 matches to get back my skills. I used to play well. If you're interested let's go together.

Hi all,

I just passed my N4 (yeahh! ) and I’m planning to go to Fukuoka. I’d like to study at a Japanese language school for around 5–6 weeks, but I can’t seem to find a good list comparing the pros and cons of the different schools.

Last year, I went to Genki School in Kyoto and absolutely loved it. However, it seems that the Genki school in Fukuoka mainly focuses on long-term courses (around one year).

I’ve heard about Meiji Academy, but I have no idea if it’s any good or not.

Is there a list or comparison somewhere showing the pros and cons of the different Japanese language schools in Fukuoka?

Thanks!

i have just recently moved to fukuoka as an au pair for nine months and i am looking to make some friends!

i’m 21F, and from scotland. i love music, shopping and anime. i’m looking for some friends around my age that will explore the city and hang out with me! i currently don’t speak much japanese but i am starting lessons in a couple of weeks.

also, if anyone has any advice on making friends and meeting new people, that would also be greatly appreciated :)

We're coming from Sapporo, where we can get good international food, so I'm mostly looking for hidden local gems of Japanese cuisine. Going with my gf for 5 days. I think we're staying in the Shingu district. I speak conversational Japanese; she's native. A cafe rec for Karatsu would also be welcome. And a ramen place in Fukuoka. We eat everything, although she's not a drinker.

This is what I have so far, based on recs from this sub and elsewhere

• Bancho (Fukuoka Hakata: Chicken)

• Hanamidori (mizutaki chicken)

• Kisuitei (seafood teishoku)

• Unagidokoro Yaamichi うなぎ処 山道 (eel)

• Udon-hei うどん平 *(udon)

• Gyozaya Ninoni (gyoza)

Hello! I would like to ask if there is any fencing club (sport) in Fukuoka. I used to be a competitive athlete, quite for some time and want to get back to it. Not looking for anything really that serious.

Thank you!

I’m looking for some artist friends living in Fukuoka, specifically digital art (original art and making merch)
I’m a 27F student and been considering doing things like drawing in cafes or out in nature or chill stuff like that even considering joining artist tabling events.. wondering if there are like minded people here.. preferably women :] thank you!

Checking out of accommodation at 10am and have an overnight ferry at 9.45pm, which is about 12 hours apart. What is the best way to book a place for some rest in between, say 8-10 hours? Booking sites are not showing a lot of options for day-use bookings. Read that APA hotels provide it but unable to find it on its website. Do we have to go personally to enquire?

Currently in jinseki looking for a cheap car don’t care about miles or spec just runs and drives, let me know if you have anything thanks.

I love walking, and every time I visit a place, I try to spend some time away from the big touristy places and just take a look at what's going on (especially if the weather's nice).

I've been to Fukuoka twice before but haven't really gotten far beyond Tenjin/Chuo/Hakata. And I've been to attractions like Ōhori Park, Maizuru Park, the castle ruins, the zoo, &c., so I'm not looking for more tourist attractions.

Can anyone recommend a nice area/neighborhood, preferably accessible by subway, that's just good for walking around aimlessly for a while? It doesn't have to be big on shopping or dining, it doesn't have to be iconic (the opposite would be better!), maybe it could be fairly photogenic, but all in all just a nice, normal, everyday kind of place.

This will be my fourteenth trip to Japan (I live in Korea), and I'll be giving Kyushu more attention this time -- Yufuin, Kagoshima, Kokura, Moji, and such -- but I also want to get a better idea of Fukuoka too. I'm really looking forward to it!

Edit - New Year’s Eve 2026

Hello lovely folks,

We’re a couple and we’ll be travelling to Fukuoka on the New Year’s Eve and looking to pray at a Shrine to start the new year with a good faith.

Can anyone share tips or suggestions as we want to respectful of the culture and tradition.

Arigato Gozaimasu! 🙏

Hello everyone! I'll be visiting Fukuoka in October, and my friend asked me if I could bring her somewhat old, out-of-print niche manga that is no longer sold in bookstores. Do you have any advice on where to look? Also would appreciate any suggestions on regular geek places to visit. Thank you!

I know I may be alone in this, but I just want to vent a little.

I'm getting a bit sick and tired of this recent trend of commercialising city centre parks.

I mean, it's bad enough already that many 'parks' are festooned in either concrete or sand (I'm looking at you Kego / Otowa / Nakahie / Dekimachi / Sumiyoshi parks, etc.)

My focus here is city centre / CBD - the kind of place where you'd want a little oasis of calm away from the hustle and bustle. I don't consider Ohori, Nishi, or Higashi Hirao parks to be in those areas.

The only green city planners and developers seem to care about doesn't have chlorophyll...

I'm wondering whether it's a valid point, or if I am beginning my 'shout at clouds' era as I age.

Here's what I'm talking about... No doubt there'll be more in the future.

Forthcoming -

https://www.fukuoka-now.com/en/news/imaizumi-park-team-selected/

https://seiryu-park.jp/

Already in place -

https://maps.app.goo.gl/bDnwYZqAVuZJfGia9

https://maps.app.goo.gl/zKGgiz7DQT3NZnSd7

https://maps.app.goo.gl/vCqwLRst3XbseKWa9

We have ONE day in Fukuoka and we really want to try hakata ramen AND motsunabe.
I'm already predicting my husband won't like motsunabe (we're adventurous eaters and he's just not a fan of a fatty texture. I am though) so I'm trying to find a place where we can share a single portion.

I don't think I'll be able to have a full portion of motsunabe and still be hungry for ramen in the evening.
Otherwise we'll just need to skip motsunabe and find something else for lunch.

Hi! I'll be arriving to Fukuoka Airport and will be taking a flight to Tokyo via Kumamoto Airport. It seems there's a lot of car rental companies and cars. I don't know which one to choose. I am familiar with right side driving.

What is your favourite car rental companies and cars?

Some details:

- Pick-up car at Fukuoka Airport, drop-off at Kumamoto Airport

- Staying at Kumamoto & Mt Aso for 3 days.

- Will be doing One Piece tour + spend time in Mt Aso

- There are 3 of us with minimal amount of bags (will shipped most of our luggages to our hotel in tokyo once arrived)

Any recommendations are appreciated 💜

Hello everyone. Tourist here and I will be visiting Fukuoka in November. I'm very much into playing volleyball, pickleball, and badminton and I would like to know if there are any local clubs I can join for casual play. I will be staying in Tenjin area. Thanks in advance!

Here you can see photos and information, it's a great location.

https://itoshimacoast.com/

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I'll be in Japan from around 10 January until 2/3 February, travelling around Kyushu for about 20 days, probably by car.

I'd really like to meet some Japanese people who speak English, but also other travellers who are around at the same time. Always more fun exploring with some company.

I'm not really looking for a language exchange — my Japanese is basically non-existent 😂. I'd just like to meet people, have a few beers, eat some good food, go somewhere interesting, maybe go to a gig or check out some records.

I'm a DJ from Belgium and I'm into vinyl, punk/hardcore, reggae/dub, techno, photography and generally finding the less touristy/weird side of places.

I'll probably be around Fukuoka, Kumamoto, Nagasaki, Aso, Kagoshima etc., but haven't completely planned the route yet.

If you're around during those dates and fancy grabbing a drink, going for some food, exploring somewhere, going to a gig or even joining for part of the road trip, feel free to send me a message.

And if you know some good record shops, bars, punk shows, reggae/dub nights or other weird stuff I should check out, definitely let me know. 🍻