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Fukui

From The Heart Of FUKUI

Rekindle your love for travel, akin to the sweet nostalgia of a first love—especially with wanderlust taking a backseat in years past. What’s more, some of your favourite popular tourist destinations ...

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  • FUKUI – Best in Brew

    As you bask in Fukui’s harmonic balance of nature, history, and agricultural bounty, find out how you can savor a piece of the region’s culinary treats. These Fukui-produced sakes are the pride of th...

  • FUKUI – Culinary Treats

    As you bask in Fukui’s harmonic balance of nature, history, and agricultural bounty, be at one with Fukui by savoring these hearty meal staples! Oodles of Noodles and Grain Maisen Fine Food P...

  • Let’s visit Obama!

    The pretty seaside city of Obama in south-west Fukui Prefecture has long had ties with the ancient capital of Kyoto as well as China and the Korean Peninsula. The city also marks the starting point of...

  • Fascinating Fukui

    Just what is it about Fukui prefecture that makes it the happiest in Japan, according to a study released by Hosei University in 2011. In short, a relatively low unemployment rate, support systems to ...

  • High Production Value

    From rice to seafood, Fukui's wide range of fresh produce will have foodies and Chefs alike in a tizzy....

  • Eat To Your Heart’s Content

    Because you’re not likely to find food like this outside of Fukui prefecture....

  • Kura Hopping In Fukui

    Contributing writer Denise Li gets an up close and personal look into just what goes into the creation of sake, miso, and heshiko (fermented mackerel)....

  • Fascinating Fukui

    Don’t forget your camera — you’ll need it for all the snapshots you’ll be taking of the prefecture’s beautiful landscape.....

  • Memories of Fukui

    Be sure to leave lots of space in your luggage for all these souvenirs you’ll be bringing home from your trip to the prefecture....