Fukuoka City, Japan’s sixth largest city, is located in the southwest of the country and a five-hour Shinkansen ride from the capital. Cited in Expedia’s recent Unpack 25 – The Trends in Travel as the ideal ‘Detour Destination’* from Tokyo, it is steeped in history, has a highly regarded food culture which includes seafood, ramen, Amaou strawberries and a buzzing outdoor food scene, and organically blends natural and urban environments. Below are three reasons to add this ‘oasis in the city’ to your go-to list for the year ahead.