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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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Our Visit to Arita’s Kakiemon Kiln

Looking for a fun day trip outside of Fukuoka, my partner and I wanted to visit somewhere that wouldn’t usually be on our radar. When the opportunity to visit Arita’s town to exper...

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Kenji Oda’s Ohajiki

The new year is approaching and we could all use some good luck, right? Well, Kenji Oda, a forty-year veteran Hakata doll maker with a studio and gallery in Maebaru might be able t...

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Studio Kura

Recently, more and more non-Japanese are discovering what a wonderful place Itoshima is to live and visit. But thanks to Studio Kura and their popular artist in residence program, ...

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A Tale of Two Local Doctors and Educators: Nanmei Kamei and Osamu Takaba

This month’s article focuses on two doctors and educators from Fukuoka who were active in the Edo and Meiji eras. The first, Nanmei Kamei (1743 - 1814), was born in Meinohama (now ...

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The deep, soothing tones of the Chikuzen Biwa

The Japanese biwa is a type of lute which traces its origins to ancient Persia, and it made its way to Japan from the Silk Road via China. Even today in Arab cultures, a biwa-like ...

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A Neighborhood of Modern Architecture and Public Art

Completed in 1990, Momochi is Fukuoka’s newest neighborhood and it is packed with things to see and do, from beaches and hotels to shopping centers and museums. There are many park...

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Arita — The Origins of Japanese Porcelain

Arita is the birthplace of porcelain in Japan and since the first porcelain was fired in the early 17th century, the town has flourished as the center of porcelain production in Ja...

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