Tag: Fukuoka
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8 Best Anime and Manga Museums in Japan
Japanese anime & manga are a world-renown art form. Fans and artists from around the world have been inspired by this uniquely Japanese art style. Many anime and mage works have become cultural phenomena, spawning not just comics, television, and movies, but theme parks and huge merchandise empires. Within Japan, […]
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12 Best Places to See Autumn Leaves in Kyushu
Kyushu is the third largest of the Japanese islands that boasts an amazing amount of stunning fall foliage spots. It is a vibrant place both culturally and geologically, with the hopping startup hub city of Fukuoka and numerous hot springs both found here. When autumn rolls around, even the lush […]
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10 Best Things to do in Fukuoka in Summer
Located in Dazaifu city, Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is considered the most famous attraction in Fukuoka Prefecture. The best time to visit the shrine is in early spring when thousands of plum trees of different varieties reach in full bloom. Unfortunately, this attraction is not included on the list of the […]
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7 Best Places to See Wisteria in Japan
Cherry blossoms aren’t the only spectacular flowers that bloom in Japan. Wisteria (fuji in Japanese) is a stunning flowering plot that can bloom in purple, white, pink, or blue. The plant is a climber, so it is often trained to climb into unique trellises and arches all throughout Japan. Wisteria […]
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Cherry Blossom in Fukuoka
Fukuoka is the largest city in the Kyushu region, and 6th largest city in Japan. Located on the northern shore of Japanese island Kyushu, Fukuoka (known as Hakata in ancient time) offers year-round recreation for visitors of all ages. Sakura (cherry blossom) plays an important role in Fukuoka’s seasonal attractions, […]