When exploring the area around Mount Fuji, the desire for an authentic, local dining experience often leads you away from the main tourist hubs and into the quiet backstreets. In Fujiyoshida, a city at the northern base of the iconic…
In the quiet, rural landscape of Nakagawa City, just a 30-minute drive from the bustling center of Fukuoka, lies a ramen experience unlike any other. This is NakamuLab, a reservation-only ramen shop run out of a traditional Japanese house. For…
For ramen lovers visiting Fukuoka, a trip to the Ichiran Headquarters is a pilgrimage. Located in the vibrant Nakasu district, this isn’t just another ramen shop; it’s the heart of the world-famous tonkotsu ramen chain. This guide is for travelers…
Current date: 2025-12-22 (JST) Fukuoka is famous for its ramen. The city has Hakata tonkotsu, Kurume ramen, and countless regional styles. But there is a quieter tradition, less celebrated but no less intense: seafood-based broths. I visited Menya Sadotomo on…
