Fukutsu City | 宮地嶽神社 (Miyajidake Jinja)

Miyajidake Jinja is a shrine in Fukutsu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. It is loaded with highlights, such as "The Path of Light", the road approaching the shrine, awash in sunlight, which extends out to the Genkai Sea in a straight line; the "Three Japan No. 1s", the Great Shimenawa, the Great Drum, and the Great Bell; and much more!

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2019.06.10

We went to see the movie, "海獣の子供" (Children of the Sea)! The world of the sea was depicted with overwhelming power of expression - Just too amazing!

We went to see the movie "海獣の子供" (Children of the Sea), which opened in cinemas on Friday 7 June in Japan! The world of the sea, which was depicted using overwhelming powers of illustration and expression, was in any case too wonderful!

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2019.06.10

About 1,000 figures arrayed! "GO!GO! KAIYODO Exhibition" will be held at Fukuoka PARCO from Friday 7th June to Sunday 23rd June!

To commemorate the 55th anniversary of domestic model figurines pioneer, KAIYODO, the "GO!GO! 海洋堂展～創立55周年記念展～ (lit.: GO!GO! KAIYODO Exhibition: Exhibition Commemorating 55 Years Since Establishment) will be held in Fukuoka PARCO from Friday 7th June to Sunday 23rd June!

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2019.06.07

Fukuoka Otaku Map-ver. 痛 (Two) - WhiteLily

Fukuoka Otaku Map - ver. 痛 (Two) is back with a brand new installment! This time, we're introducing "WhiteLily," Fukuoka's first nurse cafe based on the concept of "hospital in the alternate world" produced by idol RUN!

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2019.06.06

Fukuoka City | 1COFFEE

"1COFFEE" opened in January 2019 in an off-street in the Watanabe Dori area in Yakuin. A large, open-plan cafe, the pretty interior is visible through the windows, and the aroma of coffee invites you in!

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2019.06.05

Check-out the latest Canal Aqua Panorama! "EVANGELION Angel Attack on Hakata" is now screening!

The latest Canal Aqua Panorama is now screening! The new program "EVANGELION Angel Attack on Hakata" video footage is packed full of action and features exciting battle scenes! Special limited edition dishes inspired by this program are now on available in Canal City Hakata! Make sure to check-it-out!

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2019.06.05

[Giveaway for Readers!] Finally, "The World of Tomino Yoshiyuki: A Retrospective of Legendary Anime Director ―Gundam, Ideon, and Now" special exhibition will begin! What are the contents of this historic first exhibition?

The "father of Gundam", the hugely famous anime director, Tomino Yoshiyuki's special exhibition begins on Saturday 22 June at the Fukuoka Art Museum. This is the first exhibition in history to look back on director Tomino's work! How curious are you about the contents?!

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2019.06.04

Fukutsu City | Glamping Fukuoka

An exciting experience at a spot famous for its photogenic sunsets! Introducing "Glamping Fukuoka", a resort where you can experience a seaside stay in Fukutsu-shi, Fukuoka!

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2019.06.03

Glamping Fukuoka

An exciting experience at a spot famous for its photogenic sunsets! Introducing "Glamping Fukuoka", a resort where you can experience a seaside stay in Fukutsu-shi, Fukuoka!

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2019.06.03

Tsudaya Kanbe (津田屋官兵衛)

Find-out more about Tsudaya Kanbe! This well-known eatery is seen as the headquarters for "Buzen-urauchikai, an udon restaurant group that now has establishments all over the country!

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2019.05.31

A View out of Fantasy: The "Hoshuyama Firefly Festival" will be held on Saturday 1 June!

A scene out of fantasy, the lights of fireflies dancing - how romantic is that! On Satuday 1 June this year, during the firefly season, the "Hoshuyama Hotaru (fireflies) Festival" will be held at Toho Village, Asakura, Fukuoka Prefecture!

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2019.05.30

Fukuoka City | GARB LEAVES

The theme is "City Oasis"! Introducing "GARB LEAVES", a cafe and restaurant we stopped at in a business district close to Hakata Station!

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2019.05.30

[Culture Watch] From Friday 31 May to Sunday 16 June, iris flowers will be lit up at Dazaifu Tenmangu - holy land of the new era "Reiwa"!

The new era, "Reiwa" has begun! From Friday 31 May to Sunday 16 June, irises will be lit up during the night-time and mini concerts will be held at Dazaifu Tenmangu, Dazaifu City: a place associated to the new era name!

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2019.05.29

Fukuoka City | HIGHTIDE STORE

"HIGHTIDE STORE" is a directly managed store of 'HIGHTIDE', a stationery and miscellaneous goods (knick-knacks) maker in Fukuoka. From the stylish to the popular and cute in design, all kinds of products are laid out in rows. Not to mention stationery buffs, anyone who visits can, without a doubt, come across a product that will make them go, "This is the one!" Don't miss out their made-to-order notebooks, too!

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2019.05.28

A brilliant "carpet of flowers"! June is the best time to see marigolds in Nokonoshima! Visitors can enjoy free picking from Saturday 8th!

How about going to Nokonoshima Island to see a "carpet of flowers"? Nokonoshima is about 10-minute ferry ride from Fukuoka City. At Nokonoshima Island Park in the northern part of the island, marigolds heartily welcome visitors in all their glory. The best season to see marigolds is from June to late July!

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2019.05.28

Flowers that garnish the rainy season! Go and see the multi-colored hydrangeas at the "Hakaozaki Shrine Ajisai Festival" in June!

雨の日が多くなるこれからの時期は、アジサイが見頃を迎えます。福岡市の筥崎宮では6月、「筥崎宮あじさいまつり」を開催。梅雨を彩る癒しの花をご覧あれ♪

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2019.05.27

An exciting selection of top fashion models will appear at the "TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION (TGC)" when it returns to Kitakyushu on Saturday 5th October!

An exciting selection of top fashion models are set to gather in Kitakyushu later this year! "takagi presents TGC KITAKYUSHU 2019 by TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION" will be held on Saturday 5th October in the West Japan General Exhibition Center Annex!

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2019.05.27

Welcome to Fukuoka! "FOSA Welcome Party 2019" to be held on Sunday 2 June!

To welcome the overseas students who are beginning their student life in Fukuoka, the "Fukuoka Overseas Students Association (FOSA)" organised "Welcome Party 2019" will be held at ELGALA HALL in Tenjin, Fukuoka City on Sunday 2 June.

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2019.05.24

On Sunday 29th September, the "Aso Rock Festival" will be held in Kitakyushu! Takehara Pistol, Momoiro Clover Z etc. to appear!

In Kokura, Kitakyushu City, the "Aso Rock Festival 2019 in Kitakyushu", the promoter of which is the singer-songwriter, Izumiya Shigeru, will take place on Sunday 29th September! There will be amazing guests, such as Takehara Pistol and Momoiro Clover Z!

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2019.05.23

#38 The age of social media... Creating connections all over the world! I'm now using the Chinese version of TikTok!

Golden Week has finished and the weather is starting to get warmer as we move into the Summer months! I took four days off during Golden Week and went to Bangkok!

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2019.05.23