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Kyushu Ski & Snowboard Mini-Guide

With the cold weather settling in, the much awaited skiing and snowboarding season has arrived! You don’t have to travel all the way to Hokkaido to play in the snow; Fukuoka and Ky...

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Hiking Guide: Hiko-san

Hiko-san 英彦山 (1,200m) Hiko-san is one of Kyushu’s finest hikes and, located just an hours drive from Fukuoka, one of the best opportunities to challenge your legs with a slightly t...

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Rental Bicycle Guide for Fukuoka

Fukuoka is a city filled with interesting places to visit: temples, shrines, historical sites, parks, and shopping districts. Of course, the buses and trains are convenient, but if...

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Hiking Guide: Tenpaizan

Tenpaizan 天拝山 (258m) Tenpaizan is a perfect hike for those wanting to explore some of Fukuoka’s beautiful non-urban landscapes but who don’t want to take a Bear Grylls approach tow...

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Kyushu Flea Market Autumn 2014 Guide

Autumn is high season for antique fairs/flea markets in Kyushu. Antique fairs used to be somewhat exclusive to dealers and connoisseurs. They enjoyed wheeling and dealing over the ...

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Motorcycling in Kyushu – Autumn Guide

Motorcycling in Kyushu – Autumn Guide by Greg O’Keefe Be sure to read Greg’s first article, published here in April 2013 We had been riding down a narrow road for which seeme...

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Yamakasa Kazariyama 2014 Report

Hakata Gion Yamakasa is in full swing! Although you still have to wait a few days for the main event (Oiyamakasa race on July 15), you can take the opportunity to visit fourteen de...

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What’s SUP Fukuoka? Stand Up Paddle Board!

Marine sports fans are truly spoilt for choice in Fukuoka. Hakata Bay offers friendly waters for yachting, while the beaches to the east or west boast pristine sandy beaches, waves...

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