This month's winter cover girl Benedicte from Paris poses with a pair of skates, as Fukuoka welcomes world champion skaters to town for the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating in December. Inside, we visit Ichiran's new yatai-style restaurant, talk to Chonnakarn Akrapreedee (General Manager of Thai Airways International South Japan), and share some sage advice about Bonenkai end of year parties! Warm up with some oden and local cuisine at Suginoko - this month's recommended gourmet spot, and clear your schedule for Dec. 13 Daimyo Winter Party at Kebab Bar Ampoules, and Dec. 15 special Fukuoka premier screening of "HAFU" the film. Finally, we share our recommended Christmas lighting spots in the Fukuoka Illumination Guide - Merry Christmas!
