Fukuoka feels friendly and small but also alive. Streets have ramen stalls that stay open late. Parks and a short city beach make the place easy to love. Summers are warm and humid. Winters are mild. Most travellers enjoy the easy pace and food culture here.
Cost of living is lower than Tokyo. For some, this will be amazing. Cheap eats, decent apartments, and good value cafes to work from. Internet is fast and steady. Co‑working spaces and casual meetups pop up often. I once shared a tiny yatai stool with a freelance designer who told me about a weekend beach volleyball game at Momochi. That kind of local invite happens a lot.
Things to do are simple and real. Visit temples, try street ramen, bike the river. The nomad crowd is small but friendly. Arguably not the best if you want nonstop nightlife. But if you want calm work days, good Wi Fi, and local charm, Fukuoka is worth a look.