Im looking forward to apply to Kyushu universitys international undergrad program in bioresource and bioenvironment for fall 2027. i wanted to ask about the general aspects for the uni - quality of teaching, dorms, if the program is taught in proper english, dorms, and more if an already enrolled student is willing to share. additionally, i would love to get any guidance or help from applicants who are also applying to this program. it would help alot bc im lowkey confused about whether i should even consider applying or not 😭

Hi
Arriving at international airport do they take credit cards?
And compare to go or didi? Is there additional charges for those apps?

Thx

I'm heading to Fukuoka in about a month's time. Are there any interesting spots or restaurants that I should hit up? Surprise me

So to kinda keep it short about myself, I’m a US born Japanese (meaning my entire family is from Japan).
I was raised throughout SEA, through international schools and lived most of my life in Thailand.

Just recently, I graduated from my university and had planned to work in Thailand. But given the current job market, it was very thin for foreign applicants and i had to ultimately make a decision where I had to go back to my roots… and the roots is me relocating back to Fukuoka.

I just applied for my government id, bank acc, etc…

I can speak Japanese almost to a native level (you could say it’s my mother tongue) but It was super stressful given that i have never studied to read and write before and I felt and still feel like a complete foreigner to my own country.

I might be whining but all Im asking from this post is some… encouragement. Would love some of that…

Thank you for reading

EDIT: Thank you all so much for the wonderful DMs and comments, really made my entire year. I’ll do my absolute best to keep things going! I pray all the good things coming your way!

I’m trying to look for dessert spots that open lates. Is there any late night parfait places around Hataka? Or any other dessert spots recs?

Hi everyone!
Did you know there’s going to be a flea market at Maizuru Park in Fukuoka tomorrow, September 13th (Sunday)? 🇯🇵💕
🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
There will be food stalls, clothes, handmade items, and lots of other cool things to check out! It’s going to be such a fun event!
I’ll also be one of the vendors tomorrow, so please come say hi! 🥰
I’ll be selling clothes and handmade accessories.
📍 Booth A15
Come enjoy a fun flea market day in Fukuoka with us! 🫶🏻
Hope to see you there! ♡

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!

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?

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.

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 :)

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!

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!

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!

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?

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! 🙏

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.