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Uomachi & Kyomachi Shopping street, in Kitakyushu-city, Fukuoka-prefecture
2024/08/09
Off the beaten path, Staff BlogUomachi and Kyomachi Ginteigai are the arcade downtown shopping streets connected from JR Kokura Station in Kitakyushu-city. The literal meaning of Gintengai is the Silver roof arcade shopping street and Uomachi G …
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Mataichino shio “Kobo Totan”, in Itoshima, Fukuoka-prefecture
2024/08/08
Off the beaten pathA salt making plant by the ancient production method. Mataichino shio “Kobo Totan” located in Shima-cho, Itoshima peninsula. A salt and a magnesium chloride are produced with Genkai sea water by the ancient produ …
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Starbucks at Dazaifu Shrine, in Fukuoka-prefecture
2024/08/06
Off the beaten path, Staff BlogCoffee 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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Ukiha Inari Shrine, Fukuoka-prefecture
2024/08/05
Off the beaten path, Staff BlogBreath taking scenery in harmony with the Shrine. Ukiha Inari Shrine, located at foot of Mino mountain range, 130 m height from sea level. The 90 vermilion coloured Torii Gates stand on the 300 steps stairs is in …
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Yame Central Tea Plantation, Fukuoka-prefecture
2024/08/04
Off the beaten path, Staff BlogThe country of Green Tea, Yame. The Green Tea grown in Yame is one of the highest grade of tea throughout Japan. This is the large Tea plantation spreading on a gently sloping hilly area, about 70 ha. There is a …
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Raizan Sennyo-ji temple, Itoshima, Fukuoka-prefecture
2024/08/05
Off the beaten pathOne of the most famous temple in Fukuoka prefecture known for being a great place for cherry blossom viewing in the spring, and many people visit in the autumn to see the fall foliage. The temple was founded in 72 …
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Karatsu & Yobuko, in Saga-prefecture
2024/08/05
Hidden Gems in Kyushu, Staff BlogKaratsu and Yobuko, located on the Higashi Matsuura Peninsula in the north-western part of Saga-prefecture, have been prosperous from ancient times as an important point for trade with Mainland China. Karatsu is a …
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Kunisaki Peninsula, in Oita-prefecture
2024/08/01
Hidden Gems in Kyushu, Staff BlogKunisaki Peninsula is a rural area located on the north-east side of Oita-prefecture. It is especially popular for it’s onsen, and trekking, and the local cuisine can be enjoyed as well. Kunisaki peninsula began …
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Omura, in Nagasaki-prefecture
2024/08/09
Hidden Gems in Kyushu, Staff BlogOmura is the city located in the center of Nagasaki-prefecture and has Nagasaki Airport. It is approximately 40 minutes to Nagasaki-city by a car. Omura was the territory of the Omura clan. In 1549, when th …
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THE OUTLETS Kitakyushu, in Fukuoka-prefecture
2024/08/03
Off the beaten pathThe largest Outlets in Kyushu, and is located Higashida in Kitakyushu-city. There are 140 outlet stores, including the world’s leading imported brands, outdoor sports brands, and speciality stores. And also …
