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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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Gunkanjima: Nagasaki’s “Battleship Island” Ghost Town

Posted on July 4, 2011 by findingfukuoka

Ghost towns are powerful spectacles. Because built environments are strong symbols human life, it is disconcerting to see a town completely abandoned, thrown away as if it were nothing–a fully built urban environment completely devoid of the residents it once … 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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