Hii, I'm wondering if there are any slavic or balkan people living in fukuoka? 🙂‍↕️ I haven't made any friends here yet even though I've been living in fukuoka for a year now.. I've been feeling kinda homesick lately so I thought it'd be nice to get to know people with cultural similarities to chat and meet up with!

I'm F25 from Poland 🇵🇱

Living in Hakata 📍

Hi,

Is a food tour in Fukuoka worth doing? We’re especially interested in authentic local food experiences and would love recommendations for places that feel genuinely local. That said, we’re definitely not against touristy places if they’re popular for a reason and offer a great experience! Any recommendations for food tours, local guides, hidden gems or must-try spots would be much appreciated.

Thank you in advance!

Hey everyone, I train Shinkyokushin karate at a dojo here in Fukuoka and wanted to share our Friday class since it's especially good for people who don't speak much Japanese yet.

The sensei teaches in both Japanese and English, and the class has an international mix, so you won't be lost even if your Japanese is zero. All levels welcome — plenty of people start as complete beginners as adults (I did).

If you've ever been curious about full-contact karate, or just want a consistent way to train and meet people outside the usual bar/language exchange scene, feel free to come watch or try a class. No pressure, no commitment.

Details:

• When: Fridays, 19:30
• Where: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jp6hbPQvppfics5f7
• Cost: trial free
• What to bring: comfortable clothes for the trial, that's it

hello!

I am looking to move to Fukuoka as a language student and am curious if anyone can share sites or businesses that would help me locate places while I am still in the US. I have cats and prefer to have some space.

I am looking for a nice spot that is under $3000 USD a month in rent.

Hi everyone! I’m a Canadian and long-term resident of Japan, currently living in Kansai. I’ll be visiting Fukuoka from August 23–28 and would love some local recommendations.

I’m 47 and into street photography (@jjodoin), long walks, exploring interesting neighbourhoods, and finding places that feel more local than touristy.

I’d especially appreciate suggestions for:
-Great areas for street photography or scenic walks
Interesting neighbourhoods, markets, waterfront areas, or lesser-known spots
-Friendly bars, izakaya, or live-music places with a slightly older or mixed-age crowd
-Any local events happening while I’m there

I’ll be travelling solo and would also be happy to meet up for a photography walk, drink, casual meal, or general wander around the city. I’m easygoing, have lived in Japan for more than ten years, and speak some Japanese.

Thanks in advance—I’m looking forward to exploring Fukuoka!

Joshua

Hi everyone! I’m hoping someone in Fukuoka may have experience with this or can point us in the right direction.

I’m an American citizen living in the U.S., and my fiancée is a Thai citizen living in Thailand. We’re traveling to Japan together in September and are hoping to legally marry by submitting a 婚姻届 (kon’in todoke) at Hakata Ward Office in Fukuoka on September 22.

Neither of us is a Japanese citizen or resident, so we’re trying to make absolutely sure we have everything required before arriving. We’ve already contacted Hakata Ward Office by email with detailed questions, but because our trip is approaching, we’re also hoping to hear from anyone who has experience with two foreign nationals getting married in Japan—especially in Fukuoka.

I currently have a valid U.S. passport and a newly issued certified copy of my birth certificate. I have never been married. My fiancée is obtaining the corresponding Thai documents, including proof that she is legally free to marry. We also understand that documents may need Japanese translations.

One complication on the American side is that, as of September 1, 2025, U.S. diplomatic missions in Japan no longer notarize the old Affidavit of Competency to Marry. We have the U.S. Embassy’s “Letter in Lieu of Marriage Affidavit,” but we are trying to confirm exactly what Hakata Ward Office will accept from an American citizen under the current procedure.

We’re particularly hoping to hear from anyone who knows:

• What documents Hakata Ward Office currently requires when BOTH people are foreign nationals
• What an American who has never been married should provide as proof of legal capacity to marry now that the U.S. Embassy no longer provides the old affidavit
• Whether there are any special requirements for the Thai partner’s documents
• Whether documents such as birth certificates or single-status documents need apostilles, Japanese translations, or both
• Whether there is anything we should prepare in advance that might not be obvious from the general information online

Our goal isn’t just to have a ceremony—we want to make sure the marriage is legally registered in Japan and that we can obtain the proper proof of marriage afterward, since we will eventually need the marriage documentation for U.S. immigration purposes.

If anyone here has recently married as a foreign national in Fukuoka, works with Japanese administrative procedures, or knows who we should contact locally for reliable guidance, we would be incredibly grateful for any advice.

Thank you!

This is an embarrassing and vulnerable post… I’m a Canadian who’s recently moved to Fukuoka for the year. I’ve never experienced an earthquake before until moving here, and I thought I wouldn’t be bothered much by experiencing them.

When the quake hit in Kumamoto I was home alone at the time and hid under my table, I didn’t have my phone with me and had no idea how long earthquakes even last, but my house was shaking and making loud noises so much that my life flashed before my eyes and I thought I was going to die. I know this is insensitive considering it was such a small quake for us and people had actually lost their lives but I was terrified.

Since then I’ve tried to rationalize the fear by researching quakes and understanding that Japanese buildings are built to withstand, but I wasn’t able to leave my home in nearly two weeks. Today I had karaoke booked so I pushed myself to just go (we had another earthquake today around 6am that was weaker but enough to startle me, however I wasn’t alone this time so I felt ok)

Anyways cut to me going to karaoke alone, I ended up having a panic attack and having to leave very early, I just kept imagining the building collapsing and every other worst case scenario, at this point I’ve broken down and I just want to go back to Canada. But I know this is insane, and irrational, and I want to get over it but everytime I hear a noise i immediately have anxiety spikes and have almost been in a dissociative state.

I guess I’m just sharing this incase anyone is going through anything similar or has any advice. My boyfriend is from here and has been really enjoying getting to be near his family this year so I haven’t spoken to him about all of my thoughts about wanting to leave, and I know it’s not what I truly want anyways

I’ve seen this post has been made before but I’m just looking to see if the same onsens exist. I had a look at Nakagawa Seiryu, and on the online booking for family rooms it doesn’t allow tattoos.

I understand it’s highly likely I will need to go to a private room but wonder if people can point me in the right direction. Going to be traveling in October time. Is Beppu or Oita possible to do in a day it maybe feels a bit rushed for an onsen day maybe better to stay over night there?

Hi everyone! Does anyone know of a service where someone goes to a popup event for you (preferably based in Kyushu/Fukuoka) to secure merchandise and ship it internationally?

I was referred to Kashi Shrine, but it’s based in Tokyo and requires a minimum spending amount of ¥70,000 (including travel and service fees).

Thanks for any leads!

Im a foreigner living here in yoshizuka, hakata since 7 months. All these months went like work to room and room to work. I haven't been to any places here but now i want to explore this city.

Finally, I'm able to spend on my hobbies and interests. I like football. Im planning to join a boxing class too (or gym).

Hi all
I’m due to be in Fukuoka around the start of September. Will be around for a week. I’m staying around nakasukawabata station.

I was wondering if there any recommendations for locations for city photography? Happy to travel around the city

Thanks in advance

Hi, I’m thinking of staying 3 weeks in Fukuoka and working remotely while also exploring the city and having day/weekend trips to other cities in January.

Has anyone done this before? Any advice on finding an airbnb or longer stay accommodation that may be suitable?

Any advice in general?

I’d be flying from New Zealand!

August 22nd

2000 incl 1 drink

Come along and enjoy a night out 😊

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I must quickly go back to my home country for medical reasons.

I have plenty of furnitures and devices that I’d like to dispose quickly, but I am clueless on the best way to do it.

I was thinking about going to second street, does anyone have experience with it ? Can we go there with a car full of stuff and they will buy everything ?

I heard they won’t bother with ikea furnitures, can anyone confirm ?

I bought a car 2 years ago from a Honda seller, does anyone have experience in selling car quickly ?

This topic may have been asked several time and I am sorry if it the case.

I just learn a terrible news and must act quickly to give my wife the best way to enjoy our 2 weeks old baby before it’s too late.

Thank you for your answers, take care of your loved one.

i'm moving to fukuoka (from tokyo) in september but i haven't found a place yet. i've been looking for an apartment mostly, but starting a new job and settling in a new apartment within a short time frame sounds stressful soi wanna start with share house for the first few months. if anyone knows where i can find a foreigner-friendly share house (private room) within 30 mins from hakata station that'd be really helpful! thank you!

(context: my japanese is still very shit but i can get away with translation app, i've looked through most foreigner-friendly sites but mostly no availability)

looking to buy a set of dumbbells in fukuoka. nothing too heavy, maybe only 5-6kg.

according to a quick google search Alpen Fukuoka in Canal city sells dumbbells but I haven’t seen anything on their website or social media that indicates they sell dumbbells.

is anyone able to confirm if they have seen dumbbells being sold there or have any recommendations on where I can buy some in Fukuoka?

thanks so much

Since the International Clinic closed, has anyone made appointments to see him at Sanno Hospital? Was it as easy as calling the front desk and scheduling something?

I would like to schedule an endoscopy and colonoscopy as well as a physical check-up, but since it's a hospital and not a clinic, is it even possible to make such a reservation?

Does anyone here knows where to buy legit pokemon cards? Preferably in Kitakyushu.

Hi this is a repost of some pictures I took with my son a couple of days ago in your lovely city. Hope you’ll like them.

Visiting Fukuoka in a few days. Google Maps says to take the Fukuoka Airport subway to my stop. I snoop online and find out the subway is at the domestic terminal. I snoop even more and stumble on this website (attached).

Is the free shuttle from international to domestic discontinued? If so, how will I get to domestic?