Monthly Archives: January 2012

Oyafukodori: The Street of Wayward Children

Posted on January 30, 2012 by findingfukuoka

Oyafukodori (親不孝通り) has changed dramatically over time, and it is a place almost every local has an opinion on. Most people you ask will tell you something along the lines of “Oyafuko is dangerous–don’t go there.” But the dangers of … Continue reading →

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Debut of the Osaka Insider Guidebook–and My First Published Work!

Posted on January 21, 2012 by findingfukuoka

Some of you may remember my Osaka Insider blog, and ongoing project that eventually led me to start writing a guidebook. After much hard work, I have finally released my first published work, Osaka Insider: A Travel Guide for Osaka Prefecture!! … Continue reading →

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Green Fukuoka City Loop Bus: A Convenient Way to See the City’s Sights

Posted on January 20, 2012 by findingfukuoka

For visitors to Fukuoka City, the “Green” bus provides an easy way to travel between the city’s famous sights and central districts. Its route connects JR Hakata Station, Gion, Nakasu, Tenjin, Ohori Park, Fukuoka Tower, the international ferry terminal (at night), … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Japanese Character Mascots

Posted on January 13, 2012 by findingfukuoka

Click here for the most recent 2013 character mascot rankings!! In Japan, yuru-kyara (character mascots for PR purposes) are designed for just about anything you can think of–cities, prefectures, companies, brands, projects, events, sports teams, products and more. This list is a … Continue reading →

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