Monthly Archives: June 2011

Fukuoka Subway Station Symbols: Kuko Line

Posted on June 24, 2011 by findingfukuoka

The Fukuoka City Subway system is unique in that each station has its own symbol, a depiction showing something characteristic about the district or area that station is in. Although this slightly confusing system has now been augmented by letter-number … Continue reading →

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Sakai: Kansai’s Lost City

Posted on June 17, 2011 by findingfukuoka

Let’s leave Kyushu for a moment: I had the privilege to visit Sakai during my recent trip to Osaka, and it really made me think. What most people see as an unattractive, polluted city is actually one of the most … Continue reading →

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Tour of Tastes: Shinkansen Meal Featuring Foods from Osaka to Kagoshima

Posted on June 9, 2011 by findingfukuoka

Recently, on a ride from Osaka to Fukuoka on the Shinkansen (“bullet train”), I was surprised to find a new, limited-time bento (meal comprising various small portions arranged in a box) on the menu. In order to commemorate the completion … Continue reading →

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Traffic Manners in Fukuoka: A How-To Guide

Posted on June 3, 2011 by findingfukuoka

Fukuoka has some of the most creative traffic manners in Japan, but to the uninformed and inexperienced, things may be a bit confusing at first. The following is a set of general guidelines and tips to make sure you can … Continue reading →

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