Fukuoka JET Spotlight: Fukuoka Foodies 3
Return of the Fukuoka Foodies The long-awaited Fukuoka Foodies series has returned! In this series, we ask JETs from around Fukuoka Prefecture to introduce their favorite restaurants. This time, we have a very special installment … TACOS! Tacos in Tagawa????? – Tacos de Ursa The struggle One of the biggest challenges for JETs after arriving in Japan is coping with the fact that many of the foods you love from home simply can’t be found here. It’s a tale as old as time; you’re sitting there, catching up on last week’s episode of The Last of Us and scrolling TikTok,…
Sakura Spots 2023
With spring now in full swing, it’s almost that time of year again… Just as we finally seem to be emerging from the pandemic, so too are the cherry blossoms starting to emerge from their buds. 2023’s sakura season may be your first year to enjoy hanami since arriving on JET, and for our more seasoned Jeterans it offers a return to normality after admiring them from afar for the past couple of years. We want you to enjoy the cherry blossoms as much as possible, so we’ve compiled some of the best hidden-gems around Fukuoka Prefecture! Take a look!…
After a several year break due to COVID, the annual FAJET Charity Concert is back in 2023!
English poster for the 2023 Charity Concert When: January 28, 2023 (Doors open at 17:30; show begins at 18:00) Where: Rise Up Kurume 〒830-0017 福岡県久留米市日吉町１９−6 サクラメント 日吉 1F *There is no parking at the venue, but there is public parking just a short walk from the venue and Nishitetsu Kurume Station. Directions for parking can be found here. Cost: Ages 12 and over – ¥2,000 entrance fee + ¥500 drink ticket Ages 6 to 12 – ¥500 drink ticket; Ages 6 and under – FREE About the event: We have an exciting lineup of singing and dance acts, pay-to-play trivia,…
Fukuoka JET Spotlight: Fukuoka Foodies 2
Welcome to the third chapter of Fukuoka JET Spotlight! This time, we asked our JETs about their favourite restaurants from around the prefecture. Check them out! Justin, ex-SHS ALT Q: What is the name and location of the restaurant you recommend? Bagzy Van Zyl. It is located across from JR Yukuhashi Station. You can find it here on the second floor. Q: What kind of food do they sell, and what caught your eye about their menu? Private chef Suzamoto (Instagram) creates a new menu nightly. The restaurant’s menu was curated to pair specifically with the wine they carry. Everyday…
Fukuoka JET Spotlight: Fukuoka Foodies 1
Welcome to the third chapter of Fukuoka JET Spotlight! This time, we asked our JETs about their favourite restaurants from around the prefecture. Check them out! Darien, SHS ALT Q: What is the name and location of the restaurant you recommend? The restaurant is called Hakata Fish Man (博多炉端 魚男) and it’s located in Imaizumi, Chuo Ward, about a 6 minutes’ walk from Yakuin Station or 8 minutes from Nishitetsu Tenjin Station. It has excellent service staff, great decor, and wonderful taste that’s reasonably popular. It’s quite easy to find and there’s parking closeby if you’re travelling by car. Q: What…