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The Four Seasons in Japan

Posted on September 1, 2013 by findingfukuoka

If you spend enough time in Japan, you will most likely be told at some point that “Japan has four seasons” as one of the country’s most unique qualities. Although this seems a bit absurd considering that most countries have … Continue reading →

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Japanese Addresses and Meanings of Place Names

Posted on May 23, 2013 by findingfukuoka

The Japanese address system is much different from systems found in Western countries. Most small streets are unnamed, and in most cities the addresses are based on named areas which are divided and subdivided into numbered sections.  For example, the … Continue reading →

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Fukuoka Subway System Symbols: Nanakuma Line

Posted on October 25, 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. Continuing on from previous posts covering the symbols of the Kuko … Continue reading →

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Fukuoka Subway System Symbols: Hakozaki Line

Posted on August 16, 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. Continuing on from a previous post covering the symbols of the … Continue reading →

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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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