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Dr. Albert Einstein visited Moji, Kitakyushu in 1922
2024/03/10
Japanese historyDr. Albert Einstein who awarded Nobel Prize in Physics stayed here. It was built by the Mitsui Co., Ltd in 1921 as a reception centre and to provide accommodation for VIP’s. It is now designated as an important c …
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Sanrio Harmoneyland, in Hiji, Oita-prefecture
2024/03/10
Amusement parksA theme park dedicated to the various Sanrio characters including Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll and My Melody. Harmonyland is located in Hiji, Oita Prefecture, approximately a 30minutes drive from JR Beppu Station. The …
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Takasaki mountain animal park, in Oita
2024/03/10
Amusement parksAn altitude of 625m located in the boundary line of Oita-city and Beppu-city is known as a habitat of the wild Japanese monkey. The park was opened in 1953, in which about 1700 wild Japanese monkey are living. Th …
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Mietsu Naval Dock, in Saga
2024/03/10
Industrial HeritagesBefore Meiji Restoration, the Mietsu Naval Dock served as a venue for naval drilling and maintenance of Western-style ship, as the naval base of Saga Clan. Japan’s first practical steam ship, the Ryofu-maru was co …
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Shinbaru-Nuyama Mounded Tombs, in Fukutsu
2024/03/10
UNESCO World HeritagesThe site has been registered on the UNESCO World Heritage as the Sacred Island Okinoshiam and Associated site in the Munakata Region The Tomb Group in Fukutsu City comprises the tombs of the Munakata clan, an ancient po …
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Oyster Barbecue Hut, in Itoshima
2024/03/10
Featured restaurantsItoshima oyster growing up in the rich nature of mountain and sea Itoshima oyster features mellow and sweet taste. There are many Oyster Barbecue Huts at five fishing harbours. The huts only open during the seaso …
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Ichirano-no mori, Hakata Ramen, in Itoshima
2024/03/10
Featured restaurantsLet’s enoy Hakara Ramen. Ichiran is an authentic tonkotsu ramen (pork born soup ramen) restaurant, established in 1960. The ramen producing factory can be visited and various type of ramen can be enjoyed at Ic …
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Starbucks at Dazaifu Shrine
2024/03/10
Featured restaurantsCoffee break under the traditional atmosphere. The restaurant was designed by renown architecture designer Kengo Kuma in 2011. The concept of the design is Harmony of Modern and traditional by natural material; 20 …
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Yusentei Garden, in Fukuoka-city
2024/03/10
Japanese gardenThe time-honored Japanese garden. The Japanese traditional Garden; it was originally built in the 1754 for Kuroda Tsugutaka who was the lord of Fukuoka clan. You can feel Japanese traditional cultures and enjoy Te …
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Hakata Machiya Furusatokan, in Fukuoka-city
2024/03/10
MuseumsThe folk museum depicts the life and culture of Hakata Fukuoka. It is located near the Kushida Shrine, Tochoji temple and Canal City Hakata. Exhibition hall, you can find the many faces and facets of the Hakata w …