Beyond Japan's capital of Tokyo — famed for its magnificent city skyline, busy intersections, and frenetic nightlife — are ... foodies gravitate toward Fukuoka for its yatai — food stalls ...

FUKUOKA—Japan has largely tolerated public displays ... such as “kyabakura” (hostess clubs), girls bars and soaplands. Along with business information, the insides of the booths feature ...

FUKUOKA--A 28-year-old woman joined a real estate company after working five years as a hostess in Fukuoka’s Nakasu district, one of the largest entertainment areas in western Japan. She ...