FUKUOKA, Japan -- The southern Japanese city of Fukuoka's Tenjin district, known for its bars and noodle shops, is trying to broaden its nightlife by turning cultural assets into destinations for ...

THERE’S a soothing hum to laid-back Fukuoka, the largest city on the Japanese island of Kyushu. It’s hard to miss on a weekend afternoon as you stroll down Meiji-dori Avenue, the city’s wide downtown ...