On the cover, shrine maidens paint chanpon (musical toys made of glass) for the Hojoya Festival, one of Fukuoka’s big three festivals; read our full guide. Want to escape the city? Take a day trip to Tanushimaru - a great place for fruit picking or a winery tour! Fancy a more chilled-out day? Check out this month’s cafe recommendations: Cafe Tonerico is a cute cafe with healthy lunches and tasty cakes. Bicycle enthusiasts and coffee converts alike will love 5 Cafe Chihaya; located inside a high-end bicycle shop, it serves upmarket coffee and handmade snacks. Warabe’s owner still strives to perfect his yakisoba, but if you ask us it’s already perfect - that’s why it’s this month’s noodle pick! Mr. & Mrs. Green offers large salads with your choice of dressings and grilled meats - tasty and low-carb. Plus, we’ve got the hottest events and a handy map. Comments? Catch us on Facebook and Twitter! Read more on our website: http://www.fukuoka-now.com/en/feature/september-2016-fukuoka-now/
