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Hakata Akihaku 2015

Hakata Autumn tour – Hakata Akihaku 2015 The Hakata area comes alive in fall, with the Hakata Akihaku (Autumn Festa) – a series of colorful events and festivals from October ...

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Lotus Viewing in Maizuru Park, Fukuoka

The moats of Maizuru Park are at their most beautiful this time of year. The heat that brings on such dread in many residents also has its advantages: it ushers in the lotus season...

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Hiking Guide: Kaya-san

Kaya-san (可也山 – 365m) The Itoshima region is renowned for its long, sandy beaches, surf culture and winter oyster season. But it is also a hiker’s paradise, combining technic...

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Special New Year’s Public Transportation in Fukuoka

Spending the New Years’ holiday at home is fine, but why not go to a temple, a shrine, or to parties and events? Since special trains and buses are scheduled for New Year’s Day, yo...

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Christmas Services in Fukuoka 2014

The churches listed below offer Christmas worship services or mass in English, Korean, or Spanish. Catholic Daimyo-machi Church / カトリック大名町教会 2-7-7 Daimyo, Chuo-ku 092-741-3687 (For...

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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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Dazaifu Historical Trail

Dazaifu is one of Fukuoka’s most historic towns, established as Kyushu’s government headquarters in the 7th century A.D. and the political hub of Kyushu for over 500 years. Dazaifu...

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CNN Report on Fukuoka

Last month a CNN television crew visited Fukuoka for the network’s first-ever report on our city. It was for a special edition of the their flagship travel show, “CNNgo” which airs...

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