Buddhism in bloom: the rock garden of a Rinzaishu temple, Fukuoka
Wrap your hands around a steaming bowl of rāmen before partying the night away.
The biggest city in Kyūshū, cosmopolitan Fukuoka is renowned for its nightlife and culinary scene. One dish in particular reigns supreme - rāmen - noodles in a distinctive, whitish broth made from pork bones: slurping sounds emanate from the 400-plus rāmen shops and numerous yatai (food stalls).
Rush hour at Fukuoka's bustling JR Hakata railway station
Fukuoka-ites are reputedly hard drinkers and outstandingly friendly. The city is full of clubs and bars, and it's often possible to drink for free much of the night in exchange for on-the-spot English practice. Oddly, Friday nights can be kind of dead, as many people work six days a week.
Slurp your way to ramen noodle nirvana in Fukuoka
Who needs Barbie when you can buy a Japanese doll in traditional dress?
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