{"id":132202,"date":"2020-05-27T10:23:35","date_gmt":"2020-05-27T01:23:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/?p=132202&#038;lang=en"},"modified":"2021-06-07T17:22:51","modified_gmt":"2021-06-07T08:22:51","slug":"architecture-and-public-art","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/architecture-and-public-art\/","title":{"rendered":"A Neighborhood of Modern Architecture and Public Art"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Completed in 1990, Momochi is Fukuoka\u2019s newest neighborhood and it is packed with things to see and do, from beaches and hotels to shopping centers and museums. There are many parks and public spaces, and the Street of World Architects\u2014as the name implies\u2014features buildings designed by world-renowned architects. The tree-lined streets and ample sidewalks make Momochi a great place for a stroll.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/1\/embed?mid=1HkUkSQb0a3NH2kbh8ECp0C4AMQi6TLL9\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The following guide to architecture and public art in the Momochihama was produced in cooperation with <a href=\"#a\"> SEAHAWK GALLERIA<\/a>, a shopping arcade located inside the Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk seaside hotel. Visit Galleria for a wide variety of unique shops and services.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>More Momochi Now Reports Here!&#x25b6;\ufe0e<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/momochi-now\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Momochi Now<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"architecture\"><strong>Street of World Architects<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Extending north from Momochi-dori, this street features condos and commercial facilities designed by Kisho Kurokawa, Stanley Tigerman, Junji Mikawa, Kan Izue, Yasushi Kijima and Shoei Yo. The vermilion condo designed by Michael Graves and the International School designed by Kurokawa serve as the gateway to the street.<br \/>\n\u25b7 20 min. on foot from Seahawk Galleria<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Nexus Momochi Bldg. M<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-132208\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/showcase-fukuoka.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/showcase-fukuoka-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/showcase-fukuoka-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/showcase-fukuoka-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/showcase-fukuoka-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/showcase-fukuoka-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\u5199\u771f\u63d0\u4f9b\uff1a\u798f\u5ca1\u5e02<\/p>\n<p>Category: Residence<br \/>\nArchitect: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michaelgraves.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Michael Graves<\/a><br \/>\nYear: Nov., 1989<br \/>\nMap Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/sZGhtFwGX3afu2T4A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/sZGhtFwGX3afu2T4A<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The bright colors and sophisticated design employed by Michael Graves, a renowned American post-modernist, are especially eye-catching. Fukuoka is home to many other works by Graves, including the seaside condo Nexus Momochi Residential Tower and the Basics Fukuoka (formerly Hyatt Regency Fukuoka) hotel near Hakata station.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Fukuoka International School<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-132209\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF4002.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF4002.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF4002.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF4002.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF4002.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><br \/>\nCategory: School<br \/>\nArchitect: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kisho.co.jp\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kisho Kurokawa<\/a><br \/>\nYear: 1989<br \/>\nMap Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/w4wYspwjzwZvQ2bd9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/w4wYspwjzwZvQ2bd9<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The building that the Fukuoka International School now uses as its annex, which used to house a branch of the Bank of Fukuoka, was designed by Kisho Kurokawa. For the record, you can \u201cshake hands\u201d with an actual size bronze cast of Kurokawa\u2019s hand at the Dante Monument on the 3rd floor of PayPay Dome, which features casts of many other famous people\u2019s hands.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.softbankhawks.co.jp\/pc\/stadium\/facilities\/dante.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.softbankhawks.co.jp\/pc\/stadium\/facilities\/dante.html<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Nexus Momochi Bldg. S<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-132210\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF4015.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF4015.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF4015.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF4015.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF4015.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><br \/>\nCategory: Residence<br \/>\nArchitect: Stanley Tigerman<br \/>\nYear: Nov., 1989<br \/>\nMap Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/CMLkTL2YQMMxMmVz7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/CMLkTL2YQMMxMmVz7<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Stanley Tigerman was born in Chicago. Both an architect and an educator, Tigerman\u2019s philosophy was rooted in the futile struggle to give form to the formless.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Seaside Momochi Arti Court Bldg. A<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-132211\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF4025.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF4025.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF4025.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF4025.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF4025.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><br \/>\nCategory: Residence<br \/>\nArchitect: Kan Izue<br \/>\nYear: Nov., 1989<br \/>\nMap Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/NKttbCjWEF1WSsEz6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/NKttbCjWEF1WSsEz6<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Seaside Momochi Arti Court Bldg. B<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-132212\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF4044.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF4044.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF4044.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF4044.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF4044.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><br \/>\nCategory: Residence<br \/>\nArchitect: Junji Mikawa &amp; Toru Ayukawa<br \/>\nYear: Nov., 1989<br \/>\nMap Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/1tfHyTaCiDiT2Y8k8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/1tfHyTaCiDiT2Y8k8<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"art\"><strong>Public Art<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Fukuoka is home to several pieces of public art by the likes of Yayoi Kusama and Keith Haring. In particular, the spacious Momochi Seaside district features 17 pieces of public art, including a piece by Barry Flanagan, a giant pink poodle, and Indian art installed during the Yokatopia Expo.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Poodle<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-132213\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF3878.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF3878.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF3878.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF3878.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF3878.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-132214\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF3898.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF3898.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF3898.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF3898.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF3898.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><br \/>\nArtist: Shin Myeongeon<br \/>\nYear: 1996<br \/>\nLocation: Fukuoka City Museum North Exit bus stop<br \/>\nMap Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/HXbDrBER4DnPZ87Y6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/HXbDrBER4DnPZ87Y6<\/a><br \/>\n\u25b7 11 min. on foot from Seahawk Galleria<\/p>\n<p>This piece, which looks like a giant piece of balloon art, evokes a sense of wonder from the contrast with the surrounding buildings.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Nostalgia Of Circulation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-132215\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF3912.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF3912.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF3912.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF3912.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF3912.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-132274\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/nostalgia-WEB-002.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/nostalgia-WEB-002.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/nostalgia-WEB-002.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/nostalgia-WEB-002.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/nostalgia-WEB-002.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><br \/>\nArtist: Jae Eun Choi<br \/>\nYear: 1996<br \/>\nLocation: Fukuoka City Museum North Exit bus stop<br \/>\nMap Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/HXbDrBER4DnPZ87Y6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/HXbDrBER4DnPZ87Y6<\/a><br \/>\n\u25b7 11 min. on foot from Seahawk Galleria<\/p>\n<p>An object composed of four azure discs that seems to take on different shapes depending on your vantage point.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Grand Oiseu Amoureux<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-132218\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF4080.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF4080.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF4080.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF4080.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF4080.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-132217\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF4075.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF4075.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF4075.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF4075.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF4075.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><br \/>\nArtist: Niki De Saint Phalle<br \/>\nYear: 1993<br \/>\nLocation: Jigyo Central Park<br \/>\nMap Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/vpbGQzErfBFEQxEq6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/vpbGQzErfBFEQxEq6<\/a><br \/>\n\u25b7 3 min. on foot from Seahawk Galleria<\/p>\n<p>This colorful work by a French artist combines two symbols, the falcon-like Egyptian deity Horus and Cupid, the Greek god of love.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Tree Spirit<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-132219\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF4092.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF4092.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF4092.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF4092.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF4092.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Artist: Dhruva Mistry<br \/>\nYear: 1993<br \/>\nLocation: Jigyohama Central Park<br \/>\nMap Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/vpbGQzErfBFEQxEq6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/vpbGQzErfBFEQxEq6<\/a><br \/>\n\u25b7 3 min. on foot from Seahawk Galleria<\/p>\n<p>This bronze work evokes a traditional beauty peculiar to Indian sculpture with thick yet gentle curves.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Kobayo<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-132222\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF3922.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF3922.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF3922.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF3922.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF3922.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-132221\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF3918.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF3918.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF3918.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF3918.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF3918.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><br \/>\nArtist: Kyubei Kiyomizu<br \/>\nYear: 1996<br \/>\nLocation: In front of the RKB Hosokaikan<br \/>\nMap Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/5ZZSoHuzvc1Mnx4C6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/5ZZSoHuzvc1Mnx4C6<\/a><br \/>\n\u25b7 13 min. on foot from Seahawk Galleria<\/p>\n<p>This piece, which looks like a torii gate, represents radio and ocean waves supported by overlapping human forms.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Water-Land<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-132223\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF3947.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF3947.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF3947.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF3947.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF3947.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-132224\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF3974.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF3974.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF3974.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF3974.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF3974.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><br \/>\nArtist: Kiyoyuki Kikutake<br \/>\nYear: 1989<br \/>\nLocation: Momochi Central Park<br \/>\nMap Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/k2pk6aLV7SJ52gUi8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/k2pk6aLV7SJ52gUi8<\/a><br \/>\n\u25b7 16 min. on foot from Seahawk Galleria<\/p>\n<p>This work by Kurume-born Kiyoyuki Kikutake was created for the Yokatopia Expo that coincided with the opening of Seaside Momochi.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Sazae-san Dori<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-132226\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF4047.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF4047.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF4047.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF4047.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF4047.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-132225\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF3988.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF3988.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF3988.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF3988.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/DSCF3988.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><br \/>\nLocation: Wakiyamaguchi Crossing ~ Seaside Mochi Kaihin Park Entrance<br \/>\nMap Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/mDUDXRKL5ULrjody8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/mDUDXRKL5ULrjody8<\/a><br \/>\n\u25b7 15 min. on foot from Seahawk Galleria<\/p>\n<p>Machiko Hasegawa is said to have dreamed up the sea-themed names for her Sazae-san characters while walking along Momochi Beach. Sazae-san-dori runs next to the Fukuoka Art Museum, and several Sazae-san themed sculptures are dotted around Momochi.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a id=\"a\"><\/a>Seahawk Galleria<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Seahawk Galleria, a shopping arcade with a diverse array of 20 shops such as accessories, fashion, sundries, daily necessities, and souvenirs, is located inside the Hilton Fukuoka Seahawk seaside hotel. There\u2019s also a 24h convenience store that can be accessed next to PayPay Dome too. It\u2019s an ideal spot from which to explore the Momochi area.<\/p>\n<p>\u30fb<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/oTspe1KFkUpLjypi6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2-2-3 Jigyohama, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka<\/a><br \/>\n\u30fb10:00~20:00\uff08FamilyMart \/ 24h\uff09<br \/>\n\u30fb<a href=\"http:\/\/seahawk-galleria.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/seahawk-galleria.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-132229\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A7%E3%83%83%E3%83%88_2020_05_22_16_13.jpg?resize=722%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"722\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A7%E3%83%83%E3%83%88_2020_05_22_16_13.jpg?resize=722%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 722w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A7%E3%83%83%E3%83%88_2020_05_22_16_13.jpg?resize=211%2C300&amp;ssl=1 211w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A7%E3%83%83%E3%83%88_2020_05_22_16_13.jpg?resize=768%2C1089&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A7%E3%83%83%E3%83%88_2020_05_22_16_13.jpg?resize=1083%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1083w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A7%E3%83%83%E3%83%88_2020_05_22_16_13.jpg?w=1276&amp;ssl=1 1276w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 722px) 100vw, 722px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Floor Map<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-132228\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/seahawk_floormap_200421_pdf%EF%BC%881%E3%83%98%E3%82%9A%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B7%E3%82%99%EF%BC%89.jpg?resize=1024%2C714&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/seahawk_floormap_200421_pdf%EF%BC%881%E3%83%98%E3%82%9A%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B7%E3%82%99%EF%BC%89.jpg?resize=1024%2C714&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/seahawk_floormap_200421_pdf%EF%BC%881%E3%83%98%E3%82%9A%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B7%E3%82%99%EF%BC%89.jpg?resize=300%2C209&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/seahawk_floormap_200421_pdf%EF%BC%881%E3%83%98%E3%82%9A%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B7%E3%82%99%EF%BC%89.jpg?resize=768%2C536&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/seahawk_floormap_200421_pdf%EF%BC%881%E3%83%98%E3%82%9A%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B7%E3%82%99%EF%BC%89.jpg?resize=1536%2C1072&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/seahawk_floormap_200421_pdf%EF%BC%881%E3%83%98%E3%82%9A%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B7%E3%82%99%EF%BC%89.jpg?resize=2048%2C1429&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Your Guide to The Latest in Momochi &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/momochi-now\/\">Momochi Now!<\/a> <\/strong><br \/>\nLearn about all the attractions in Momochi from the well-known to the newest and lesser known.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Disclaimer<\/strong>: <em>By posting information about places to visit or things to do, Fukuoka Now is NOT encouraging people to do anything unsafe. The situation regarding COVID-19 changes daily. Please follow the advice and direction of local authorities by practicing social distancing, wearing masks, and by following other recommended guidance.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Completed in 1990, Momochi is Fukuoka\u2019s newest neighborhood and it is packed with things to see and do, from beaches and hotels to shopping centers and museums. There are many parks and public spaces, and the Street of World Architects\u2014as the name implies\u2014features buildings designed by world-renowned architects. The tree-lined streets and ample sidewalks make [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29452,"featured_media":132208,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_locale":"en_US","_original_post":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/?p=132202&lang=en","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[45],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-132202","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-culture","location-fukuoka-city","en-US"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/showcase-fukuoka-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1707&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/132202","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/29452"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=132202"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/132202\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":140969,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/132202\/revisions\/140969"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/132208"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=132202"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=132202"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=132202"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}