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Jul 30, 2021

Yoshizuka: Take a Stroll through Little Asia

Just a short walk from JR Yoshizuka Station, the Yoshizuka Shopping Street was reopened as the Yoshizuka Little Asia Market at the end of 2020. With restaurants and food stores ser...

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Jun 30, 2021

JR Kyushu’s Co-working and Co-learning Space “Q” Opens in Hakata Station

A new co-working space opened in Hakata Station on June 30 on the first basement level of JR Hakata City. The facility boasts 50 co-working seats and 12 co-learning rooms on one si...

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Mar 30, 2021

Visit Fukutsu Sea Mirror for Spectacular Scenery

Many people know Fukutsu for its Hikari no Michi (“path of light”). The mysterious Hikari no Michi is truly spectacular. It happens when the setting sun lines up directly...

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Mar 23, 2021

Kushida Bunko: Tracing the History of Libraries in Fukuoka

Fukuoka was home to the first public library in Japan. Called the Kushida Bunko, it was opened in 1818 on the premises of Kushida Shrine, the grand tutelary shrine of Hakata. Altho...

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Mar 1, 2021

Cherry Blossoms and Beautiful Night Views at Atago Shrine

Not far from the bay, Atago Shrine is located on top of Mt. Atago in Nishi Ward. From its hilltop perch, the shrine affords visitors panoramic views of the Momochihama district, wh...

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Jan 29, 2021

Ancient Ruins in Fukuoka: A Journey Back in Time

In this month’s article, we are showcasing two important ancient ruins located within the city limits. In Hakata Ward, the Kanenokuma Remains was a communal graveyard built in a lo...

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Dec 24, 2020

Okushida-san: The Shrine of Hakata’s Guardian Deity

Kushida Shrine, referred to affectionately by locals as Okushida-san, has been home to the city’s guardian deity since olden times. Although Kushida Shrine has been mentioned sever...

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Dec 10, 2020

Three Unforgettable Days at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

With overseas travel shut down, we thought about where we wanted to travel in Japan. The answer was obvious - Kyoto. We hadn't been there in years, and now that there are fewer tou...

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