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Japan : Fukuoka - July 2008
Country Code: Dial +81 for Japan
FROM THE AIRPORT
Subway: The commercial centre, Tenjin is 20 minutes on the subway (costs about 400 yen) and 15 minutes (about 2,000 yen) in a cab.
TABLE TALK
Cheap chic
Jan Jan
(Level 1, 1-1-15 Maizuru, Chuo-ku. Tel. (0)92 762-8080)
For an eclectic experience try Jan Jan, which serves hearty Asian curries with a kick. http://janjanjan.web.fc2.com
(Level 1, 1-1-15 Maizuru, Chuo-ku. Tel. (0)92 762-8080)
For an eclectic experience try Jan Jan, which serves hearty Asian curries with a kick. http://janjanjan.web.fc2.com
Mid-range magic
Farm
(2-18-1 Kego, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka. Tel. (0)92 716-5700)
Healthy, home-style Japanese food at fair prices! The daily lunch costs 1,000 yen and includes brown rice, black sesame tofu, miso soup and side dishes.
(2-18-1 Kego, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka. Tel. (0)92 716-5700)
Healthy, home-style Japanese food at fair prices! The daily lunch costs 1,000 yen and includes brown rice, black sesame tofu, miso soup and side dishes.
AFTER DARK
Cocktail hour
Sjora
(Level 5 and 6, Grand Hotel, 2-6-24 Tenjin, Chuo-ku. Tel. (0)92 752-5589)
Pronounced sher-ra, this restaurant and lounge serves Japanese fusion fare and drinks until dawn. Although not a dance club, there is a mirror ball, and the DJ matches the tempo and volume to the crowd. www.sjora.jp
(Level 5 and 6, Grand Hotel, 2-6-24 Tenjin, Chuo-ku. Tel. (0)92 752-5589)
Pronounced sher-ra, this restaurant and lounge serves Japanese fusion fare and drinks until dawn. Although not a dance club, there is a mirror ball, and the DJ matches the tempo and volume to the crowd. www.sjora.jp
BODY & SOUL
The Luigans
(18-25 Saitozaki, Higashi-ku Fukuoka. Tel. (0)92 603-2525)
Laze in luxury at this new upscale resort with restaurants, bars, spas and a large outdoor pool. www.luigans.com
(18-25 Saitozaki, Higashi-ku Fukuoka. Tel. (0)92 603-2525)
Laze in luxury at this new upscale resort with restaurants, bars, spas and a large outdoor pool. www.luigans.com
HOT SPOTS
On the roof –Many of the citys larger buildings convert their rooft op space into all-you-can-drink beer gardens in the warmer months. Try the top of Daimaru Department Store in Tenjin. Tel (0)92 712-4650INSIDER TIPS
Tenjin Chikagai –For cool refuge from the heat, go underground into Tenjin Chikagai, Fukuokas underground shopping mall where there are 150 shops to peruse.DAY TRIPPING
Itoshima coastline –West of Fukuoka City, the areas coastal Sunset Road is dotted with cafes.IN THE KNOW
Check your email for free at the Apple Store (tel (0)92 736-6800) in Tenjin at the corner of Nishidori and Kokutai-doro.Compiled by www.fukuoka-now.com
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