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    Ohori Park – The Ultimate Guide to Fukuoka’s Tranquil Park

    May 6, 2023 /

    Ohori Park (or Oohori-Kouen/Ōhori-Kōen/大濠公園) is a huge pleasant park located in downtown Fukuoka; and a popular getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city among the locals. It was once a defensive moat for the next door Fukuoka Castle (福岡城), before being transformed into a recreational park today.  Despite being located in the middle of the city, the park is surprisingly peaceful; offering quiet moments especially for families and couples who wish to spend their time together alone. Let’s explore what this old and scenic park has to offer: Learn more about the history behind Fukuoka’s most famous park. Check out the park’s beautiful and scenic pond. Then, we…

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    March 5, 2023 /

    What comes in mind when you hear the name ‘Canal City’? Chances are you will immediately think of cities like Bangkok and Venice; or even Kurashiki (倉敷), a traditional town near Tokyo (東京) famed for its gorgeous canals. Today’s post however is not about traditional towns; however it is about Canal City, an illustrious and architecturally gorgeous shopping complex that is located downtown Fukuoka (福岡).  Canal City Hakata (キャナルシティ博多) is not only a central shopping hub, but also a remarkable architecture marvel on its own right. Located in the central point of Fukuoka makes it a popular gathering spot among locals and tourists to shop and chill while enjoying the…

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    December 25, 2022 /

    On the side of the busy Taihaku-dori (大博通り) street of Fukuoka city (福岡); lies Tochoji (Tochouji/Tōchōji/東長寺), a rather small and peaceful temple. Do not let it’s soothing appearance deceive you however, as Tochoji is one of the oldest temples in the island of Kyushu (九州). Furthermore, this temple also holds the largest seated wooden Buddha statue in Japan; so much so that even the Dalai Lama himself visited the temple to give a talk in 2018. To learn more about this impressive temple, let’s dwell into its history and complex, shall we? History of Tochoji Read More Originally established in AD 806 as a Shingon Buddhism temple (真言宗) by a…

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