For some reason, it rained quite often in Fukuoka. Whenever I looked for an indoor spot that was comfortable to explore regardless of the weather, the area around Hakata Station couldn’t be beaten. Hakata Station was also one of those places I always ended up visiting at least once for food or shopping. During this…
When people think of Fukuoka, tonkotsu ramen usually comes to mind first! This time, I wanted to share a truly great spot that a local friend personally recommended. Most visitors head to Ichiran or Ippudo, but I’d heard they’re chain restaurants that you can easily find in other cities as well. I’d even tried them…
Are you all getting your summer vacation plans ready? Lately, everyone around me seemed busy booking flights. If you’ve searched for recommended overseas destinations for July and August, you’ve probably noticed how many travel agency ads and sponsored posts are out there, making it hard to decide. I combined big data and my own travel…
I previously rounded up the top five public swimming pools in Fukuoka based on how close they were to the city center. This time, I wanted to share my experience visiting a pool that wasn’t on that list. When I chose where to go, I focused more on the facilities than the distance. Today I’m…
2026 Hangang Cross Swimming Competition! This event’s famous for getting postponed or canceled year after year whenever it rains, and it’s been through all kinds of setbacks. This time too, rain was in the forecast a week in advance, so I kept watching and wondering whether it would actually go ahead… Finally, on race day…
If you’re visiting Seoul for the first time and wondering whether the subway is actually manageable — it really is. Seoul’s metro system is one of the most efficient and foreigner-friendly transit networks in the world, and once you’ve done it a couple of times, you’ll find yourself defaulting to it over taxis for almost…
Planning an Everland Tulip Festival visit as a couple? Let me save you some planning time: go on a weekday, time it with the tulip festival, and you’ll come home with one of those rare full-day dates that actually lives up to the hype. My partner and I visited on April 8, 2026 — a…
The Sungshin Women’s University cherry blossom street in Seoul is one of the city’s best-kept spring secrets. The beauty of the Sungshin Women’s University cherry blossom street draws visitors from all over, providing a unique experience that captures the essence of spring. If you’ve already braved the crowds at Yeouido or you’re just looking for…