Fukuoka
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Travel SpotsFukuoka: Lion Dance with Unique ‘furry’ Costume Performed at Shrine
ASAKURA, Fukuoka — The fiercer the lions’ rampage, the better the harvest, so the legend goes. And t...
November 11, 2023
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Travel SpotsFukuoka: Golden Ginkgo Nuts Gleaned at Shrine’s Autumn Event
FUKUOKA — An annual autumn event, harvesting nuts from a large ginkgo tree, was held at Kushida Shri...
October 21, 2023
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Japan In FocusFukuoka: Controversial Colorful Attire Makes Splash at N.Y. Fashion Week
KITAKYUSHU — Flamboyant attire, commonly worn by young people attending an annual coming-of-age cere...
October 14, 2023
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Travel SpotsFukuoka: Old Bulwark against Invasion Reborn as Tourist Site
FUKUOKA — The ruins of a bulwark built in the 13th century to protect against Mongol invasions have ...
October 7, 2023
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Japan In FocusFukuoka: Yamakasa Float Transported among Depopulated Communities
MUNAKATA, Fukuoka — A fishing boat recently transported a yamakasa float from one community to anoth...
August 5, 2023
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Japan In FocusFukuoka: Beekeeping Starts under Apricot Trees at Historic Site
DAZAIFU, Fukuoka — The city government and a nonprofit organization in Fukuoka Prefecture have start...
July 29, 2023
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Travel SpotsFukuoka: Triple Waterwheel Starts Operating for This Season
ASAKURA, Fukuoka — A triple waterwheel in Asakura, Fukuoka Prefecture, that is said to be the oldest...
July 8, 2023
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Japan In FocusFukuoka: American Grand Master Opens Ninjutsu Dojo
FUKUOKA — An American man who loves ninja is teaching ninjutsu at a dojo in Fukuoka as a grand maste...
May 6, 2023
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Japan In FocusFukuoka: Residents Recreate Bygone U.S. Base Recipes
FUKUOKA — Recipes created by the wives of U.S. military personnel have been translated and reproduce...
March 19, 2023
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"Fukuoka" Popular Articles
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Gundam lands in Fukuoka as Asian attraction
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Fukuoka City School Lunch Menu with Only One Karaage Fried Chicken Draws Criticism; Mayor Vows to Improve School Meals
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Fukuoka: Red Trolley Train Runs Through Mountainous Village; Passengers Get Once-in-a-Month Experience
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Cherry Blossoms of 1,000 Trees Fantastically Lit Up Alongside Recreated Castle in Fukuoka
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