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Omuta City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Omuta City, where the birth of modernity comes alive A bustling coal-mining town keeps its charm From 1721, when coal was first dug up, to 1997, Omuta City has nearly 300-years his...
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Ain’t No Sunshine
tIt's 7:20 pm, you're at work, and about to call it a day as you gaze out the window and catch the last snippet of another sunset while lamenting another perfect summer's day spent...
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Summer BBQ Special！
Nippon no Shichirin vs the American BBQ Grill “Daaamn it’s hot!” you say as you look up at the sunlight pouring down on you. It’s that season of giddy excit...
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Rustic Barn
Slow Food & Slow Life in Itoshima Most people head out to Itoshima for the surf, sand and mountains. So after a full day of sightseeing or being outdoors it’s nice to ha...
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Pro Bodyboarder – Kimiko Kai
Each year more and more women are riding Kyushu’s great waves. This month we introduce Kimiko Kai, who’s currently ranked 15th in the Japanese Women’s Bodyboardin...
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Macho Joe & Gorgeous Rod
They're two "wild'n'crazy" gaijin guys - and they're running amuck in Fukuoka!
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Tiempo Iberoamericano’s Santiago Herrera
Nine years ago Argentine Santiago Herrera along with other key NPO Tiempo Iberoamericano members started a cultural center that is today enjoyed by over 700 Japanese weekly. They c...
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Dodesho?
R U HOME? A simple Y or N would suffice, but I've got time on my hands so I type in ON TRAIN B HOME IN 20 MIN, then hit SEND.
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Yakitori-Hachibei
Beyond Yakitori Yakitori – skewers of chicken and veggies grilled to perfection over smokey charcoal, washed down with cold beer after a hard day’s work is a delectable...
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Ashiya-machi, Fukuoka Prefecture
Seaside Summer Town Swimming, fishing and fun on the beachthis summer spot has it all! Ashiya-machi, located in northern Fukuoka Prefecture at the mouth of the Onga River, was once...